Phemex

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Phemex is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2019 by former Morgan Stanley executives. It offers spot trading, perpetual contracts with up to 100x leverage, and a unique zero-fee trading model for premium members. Phemex has grown to serve millions of users and is known for fast execution and a clean trading interface.

Details

Fees: 0.025% maker, 0.075% taker
Type: Derivatives and spot exchange
Region: Global
Maker Fee: 0.01%
Taker Fee: 0.06%
Derivatives: Yes
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2019
Headquarters: Singapore
Kyc Required: Yes
Max Leverage: 100x
Trading Fees: 0.01% maker / 0.06% taker
Us Available: No
Fee Structure: Zero-fee spot trading for premium; standard maker/taker otherwise
Lightning Support: No
Founders Background: Former Morgan Stanley executives

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