HTX Review: Longest-running brand

HTX (formerly Huobi, founded 2013) is one of the longest-running cryptocurrency exchanges still in active operation. Standard spot trading fee is 0.20% maker/taker; USDT-margined perpetual futures fee is 0.02% maker, 0.06% taker.

Why HTX ranks #6 in our index

HTX ranks #6 of 11 major cryptocurrency exchanges in our index (cycle 2026-09-07), primarily on the basis of longest-running brand. Our scoring is composite-weighted across liquidity, fee competitiveness, product breadth, regulatory standing, security record, and referral value — see our methodology for details.

HTX fee schedule, entry tier

Table 2 · Transcribed from the HTX fee schedule, cycle 2026-09-07. Exchanges revise these tables without notice; the linked page is authoritative.

How to claim the HTX fee discount

The lifetime fee discount and welcome bonus on HTX can only be activated at registration. Existing accounts cannot retroactively attach a referral code. To claim:

1. Register through the link on this page. Referral code fxu7b223 is carried in the URL, so it is applied without being typed.
2. Complete identity verification. HTX classifies KYC as Required, so withdrawals stay locked until a government ID and selfie are on file.
3. Fund the account. The minimum deposit recorded for HTX is $1; welcome-bonus tiers above that carry their own thresholds on the exchange's promotion page.
4. Execute one qualifying trade. At the entry tier that costs 0.20% on spot and 0.06% as a futures taker, before the referral reduction is applied.
5. The 35% rebate reduction then attaches to the account for its lifetime. It is not a promotional window and does not need to be renewed.

References

1. HTX official fee schedule, last accessed 2026-09-07: https://www.htx.com/fee/
2. Headquarters and founding year cross-referenced against the CoinGecko exchange API and Wikipedia, cycle 2026-09-07.
3. Welcome bonus and rebate figures sourced directly from HTX's official referral / partner program page.