It sits in cost and scale: MEXC charges 0% maker and 0.05% taker on spot and 0.02% taker on BTCUSDT futures, against Bitunix's 0.08%, 0.10% and 0.06%, and lists about three times as many coins. BothIt sits in cost and scale: MEXC charges 0% maker and 0.05% taker on spot and 0.02% taker on BTCUSDT futures, against Bitunix's 0.08%, 0.10% and 0.06%, and lists about three times as many coins. Both

Learn/Spotlight/MEXC vs Bitunix: Same 9/10 Trust Score, So Where Does the Real Difference Sit?

MEXC vs Bitunix: Same 9/10 Trust Score, So Where Does the Real Difference Sit?

Author: Sarah Chen

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Oct 16, 2026Sarah Chen

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It sits in cost and scale: MEXC charges 0% maker and 0.05% taker on spot and 0.02% taker on BTCUSDT futures, against Bitunix's 0.08%, 0.10% and 0.06%, and lists about three times as many coins.

Both score 9/10 on CoinGecko, and Bitunix counters with a tighter average spread and several anti-money-laundering registrations.

Key Takeaways

MEXC is our pick on cost, at 0% maker and 0.05% taker on spot against Bitunix's 0.08% and 0.10%, and 0.02% taker on BTCUSDT futures against Bitunix's 0.06%.
CoinGecko scores both platforms 9/10 on September 24, 2026, and neither shows a recorded incident in the past 12 months.
A trader placing 10,000 USDT of spot limit orders and 100,000 USDT of BTC perpetual market orders a month pays about 816 USDT a year on Bitunix and 240 USDT on MEXC.
Bitunix shows the tighter average spread on CoinGecko, 0.178% against 0.939%, while MEXC lists 1,534 coins against 502 and reported about four times the spot volume.
MEXC's risk controls can restrict accounts, and its best-known 2025 case ended with a public apology and the release of the frozen funds.
Bitunix requires identity verification for withdrawals since July 1, 2026, per Trade Reclaim, and cites up to 200x leverage against MEXC's documented 500x on BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT.

When two exchanges carry the same 9/10 Trust Score, the tracker stops deciding for you.

What is left is what each trade costs, how much you can trade, and how each platform treats an account it flags.

This Bitunix vs MEXC comparison takes those three in turn.

Is MEXC Cheaper Than Bitunix?

Yes, on both books.

MEXC charges 0% maker and 0.05% taker on spot and 0.02% taker on its BTCUSDT Special Rate, while Bitunix charges 0.08% and 0.10% on spot and 0.06% on futures, per its fee guides as verified in August 2026.

A trader who splits activity between spot and futures pays both gaps at once, which is where the difference compounds.

MEXC sets the spot maker line at zero and prices its most traded contracts with Special Rates, per the official MEXC fee page.

Take a trader who places 10,000 USDT of spot limit orders and 100,000 USDT of BTC perpetual market orders each month.

On Bitunix that mix costs 8 USDT on spot and 60 USDT on futures a month, about 816 USDT a year.

On MEXC the spot orders cost nothing and the futures orders cost 20 USDT a month, about 240 USDT a year.

Bitunix narrows the gap at higher VIP levels, which Trade Reclaim reports open from a 1,000 USDT balance, and MEXC bills API futures orders on a separate 0.06% maker and 0.08% taker schedule.

Our guide to how MEXC fees work sets out every spot, futures, API and withdrawal line.

The MEXC View

This site is operated by MEXC, so this is a first-party view, and it begins with what Bitunix does well.

Bitunix matches our 9/10 Trust Score, shows a tighter average spread on CoinGecko, publishes its fee schedule, and holds anti-money-laundering registrations in the US, Canada and the Philippines, per Coinspot.

Many readers also arrive with one question about MEXC, how it handles frozen accounts, so we answer it below with the record rather than with reassurance.

Where MEXC leads is price and range: lower fees on every line a BTC trader uses, and about three times as many listed coins.

How Do MEXC and Bitunix Compare on Fees, Markets, and Trust?

The rows follow our exchange review methodology, and they matter more than usual here because the headline trust score is a tie.

Bitunix fee and account data come from its own fee guides and the independent reviews our earlier coverage verified, and both trust columns use CoinGecko's September 24, 2026 pages.

Dimension	Bitunix	MEXC
Spot fees (maker / taker)	0.08% / 0.10%	0% / 0.05%
Futures fees (maker / taker)	0.02% / 0.06%	BTCUSDT 0% / 0.02%; ETHUSDT 0% / 0.01%; other pairs from 0.000% to 0.040% maker and 0.000% to 0.100% taker
Maximum leverage	Up to 200x per its CoinGecko description; one review lists 125x	Up to 500x on BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT; up to 250x on four other USDT pairs
Coins and pairs (CoinGecko)	502 coins, 502 pairs	1,534 coins, 1,926 pairs
Trust signals (CoinGecko)	Trust Score 9 out of 10; no incidents recorded in the past 12 months; average spread 0.178%	Trust Score 9 out of 10; no incidents recorded in the past 12 months; average spread 0.939%
KYC	Required for withdrawals since July 1, 2026, per Trade Reclaim	Three verification tiers: Primary, Advanced and Institutional
Standout	Tighter average spread; VIP entry from a 1,000 USDT balance; bug bounty program	0% spot maker; documented 500x tier; about three times as many coins

Bitunix fees, KYC terms and registrations as verified on August 10, 2026 against its own fee guides and independent reviews, with leverage per its CoinGecko description on September 24, 2026; MEXC fees per the official MEXC fee page as of September 10, 2026, and leverage per MEXC's April 23, 2025 announcement; trust scores, coins, pairs and spreads per CoinGecko on September 24, 2026.

For where both platforms sit against the wider field, see our ranking of the best crypto exchanges overall.

Is Bitunix Safer Than MEXC?

On the trackers, they are level: CoinGecko scores both 9/10 and shows no recorded incident for either in the past 12 months.

Bitunix adds anti-money-laundering registrations in the US, Canada and the Philippines, per Coinspot, while MEXC publishes its own proof-of-reserves report.

CoinGecko's Trust Score methodology puts half its weight on liquidity, and on that input the average spread favours Bitunix while listed coins and volume favour MEXC.

For what reserve reports can and cannot show, see our proof-of-reserves exchanges guide.

Does MEXC Freeze Accounts?

MEXC's risk controls can restrict accounts, and the best-known case shows both how that can go wrong and how it was resolved.

In July 2025, MEXC froze about 3.1 million dollars belonging to the trader known as The White Whale under its risk-control rules, as Cointelegraph reported.

On October 31, 2025, MEXC's Chief Strategy Officer publicly apologized, said the funds had been released, and pledged changes to how such cases are handled, with Cryptonews reporting plans for a fast-track channel for account disputes.

Two practical steps lower the friction if a review does happen: complete identity verification before you need to move a large balance, and run any automated strategy through MEXC's official API.

If an account is restricted, raise it through MEXC's official support channels and keep a record of your orders and messages.

Our guide to whether MEXC is safe covers the platform's asset protection and security measures in full.

How Much Leverage Do Bitunix and MEXC Offer?

MEXC offers up to 500x on BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT per its official 500x announcement, while Bitunix's own CoinGecko description cites up to 200x and one review lists 125x.

MEXC's ceiling steps down as positions grow, as our highest leverage exchanges comparison explains.

That 500x tier is closed to users in ten countries and territories, including the United Kingdom and Canada, and copy trading cannot use it.

Our derivatives exchange comparison verifies futures fees, pairs and leverage tiers across the major platforms.

Do Bitunix and MEXC Require KYC?

Bitunix requires identity verification for withdrawals since July 1, 2026 and for card purchases, per Trade Reclaim, while registration and browsing can start before verification.

On MEXC, verification runs in three tiers, Primary, Advanced and Institutional, per its Help Center.

Who Should Choose MEXC, and Who Should Choose Bitunix?

Choose MEXC if lower fees, a wider coin list or a documented 500x tier decide it for you.

Choose Bitunix if a tighter average spread, its anti-money-laundering registrations or its low VIP threshold matter more, and confirm its leverage ceiling in-app.

If MEXC fits, complete verification first, then place a small limit order to see the 0% maker rate on your own fill.

Our full MEXC review covers the platform in depth, and our Bitunix alternatives comparison sets Bitunix against five other venues.

For the wider field beyond those platforms, see the complete exchange alternatives comparison.

MEXC does not serve retail users in the United States or the United Kingdom, so readers there should use a locally authorised platform.

MEXC's official country list sets out every restricted and limited region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitunix or MEXC better?

For lower fees and a wider coin list, MEXC: 0% spot maker and 0.02% BTCUSDT taker against Bitunix's 0.08% and 0.06%.

For a tighter average spread on CoinGecko, Bitunix.

Are Bitunix and MEXC equally safe?

CoinGecko scores both 9/10, with no recorded incident for either in the past 12 months as of September 24, 2026.

Bitunix adds anti-money-laundering registrations, and MEXC publishes a proof-of-reserves report.

Does MEXC freeze accounts?

MEXC's risk controls can restrict accounts; in 2025 it froze one trader's 3.1 million dollars, then apologized and released the funds that October.

Verifying early and using the official API for automated trading reduces friction.

Which has lower fees, Bitunix or MEXC?

MEXC on every base rate: 0% and 0.05% on spot against 0.08% and 0.10%, and 0.02% against 0.06% on BTC perpetuals.

Check live rates on the MEXC fee page.

Does Bitunix require KYC to withdraw?

Yes, since July 1, 2026, per Trade Reclaim.

Registration and browsing can start before verification.

How much leverage does Bitunix offer compared with MEXC?

Bitunix's own CoinGecko description cites up to 200x, and one review lists 125x.

MEXC documents up to 500x on BTCUSDT and ETHUSDT, excluding ten countries and territories.

Risk Warning and Regional Notice

Perpetual futures and leverage amplify both gains and losses, and positions can be liquidated for the full margin amount.

At 500x, a move of roughly 0.2% against a position can trigger liquidation, so high tiers suit only experienced traders with strict risk controls.

This article is informational for readers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, where the platforms discussed may not be available or authorised.

In the EU and EEA, MEXC is not authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA).

The Dutch regulator AFM has placed MEXC on its register of non-compliant entities, which ESMA republishes, and readers in those regions should factor this status into any decision.

Nothing here is investment advice, and fees, leverage tiers, and availability change, so confirm current terms on each platform's official pages before trading.

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This article is provided by Sarah Chen for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets involve significant risk. Please conduct independent research or consult a qualified professional before making any investment decisions. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of MEXC or its affiliates.

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