> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.yellow.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.yellow.pro/fees/vip-tiers.md).

# VIP Tiers & Fee Discounts

Your **VIP tier** determines your trading fees — higher tiers receive lower maker and taker fees on both Spot and Perpetual markets. Your tier is evaluated automatically and updates continuously.

## How to Qualify

Qualify for a higher tier by meeting **any one** of these (whichever gets you highest):

* 30-day **Spot** trading volume
* 30-day **Perpetual** trading volume
* 24-hour average **$YELLOW** balance held in your Trading Account (`Spot Account`)

{% hint style="info" %}
For $YELLOW qualification, only your **24-hour average** balance in the **Trading Account (`Spot Account`)** counts — not your current balance, and not $YELLOW in Account Balance (`Yellow Wallet`) or external wallets.
{% endhint %}

## Complete VIP Fee Schedule

| Tier  | Spot Maker | Spot Taker | Perp Maker | Perp Taker | 30d Spot Vol | 30d Perp Vol | $YELLOW Balance |
| ----- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ---------- | ------------ | ------------ | --------------- |
| Base  | 0.08%      | 0.10%      | 0.01%      | 0.04%      | —            | —            | —               |
| VIP 1 | 0.06%      | 0.08%      | 0.008%     | 0.035%     | 100K         | 1M           | 10,000          |
| VIP 2 | 0.05%      | 0.07%      | 0.005%     | 0.03%      | 500K         | 5M           | 50,000          |
| VIP 3 | 0.04%      | 0.055%     | 0.002%     | 0.025%     | 2.5M         | 25M          | 350K            |
| VIP 4 | 0.03%      | 0.045%     | 0%         | 0.02%      | 10M          | 100M         | 2M              |
| VIP 5 | 0.02%      | 0.035%     | 0%         | 0.015%     | 50M          | 500M         | 5M              |
| VIP 6 | 0.015%     | 0.03%      | 0%         | 0.01%      | 200M         | 2B           | 20M             |

Volumes are in USDT. $YELLOW balance is the 24-hour average required in your Trading Account.

## Zero Perpetual Maker Fees (VIP 4+)

From **VIP 4**, Perpetual maker orders charge **0%** — no maker fee on perpetual markets. This is one of the highest benefits for active perpetual traders.

## How Your Tier Is Evaluated

You're placed in the highest tier any single metric qualifies for. For example, 2.5M USDT of 30-day Spot volume qualifies for VIP 3, even if your $YELLOW balance alone would only reach VIP 1. The platform continuously re-evaluates and adjusts your tier; if you no longer meet a tier's requirements, you drop to the highest tier you still qualify for.

To see your current tier and progress, open your account settings or trading dashboard and look for "VIP Tier" or "Fee Status."

## Related Articles

* [Trading Fees (Maker & Taker)](/fees/trading-fees.md)
* [$YELLOW Token & Fee Discounts](/fees/yellow-token-fee-discount.md)
* [Fee Split Explained](/fees/fee-split.md)