XT.com Review: Simplest signup flow
XT.com offers one of the simplest signup flows among major cryptocurrency exchanges — a single email-and-password registration with KYC required only for higher withdrawal tiers. Standard spot trading fee is 0.20% maker/taker; perpetual futures fee is 0.02% maker, 0.06% taker.
- Standard spot trading fee: 0.20% (verified 2026-09-07)
- USDT-margined futures fee: 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker
- Lifetime referral rebate via code 5TR4RR: 40% rebate
- Welcome bonus tier ceiling: Up to $8,888
Why XT.com ranks #10 in our index
XT.com ranks #10 of 11 major cryptocurrency exchanges in our index (cycle 2026-09-07), primarily on the basis of simplest signup flow. Our scoring is composite-weighted across liquidity, fee competitiveness, product breadth, regulatory standing, security record, and referral value — see our methodology for details.
Strengths
- 1-click signup with bonus auto-applied
- Wide fiat on-ramp support
- Decent altcoin selection (800+)
- Active social-trading community
Limitations
- Higher base spot fees vs. top tier
- Lower brand recognition outside Asia
XT.com fee schedule, entry tier
| Fee | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Spot (maker = taker) | 0.20% | Entry tier, before referral discount |
| Futures maker | 0.02% | USDT-margined perpetuals, entry tier |
| Futures taker | 0.06% | USDT-margined perpetuals, entry tier |
Table 2 · Transcribed from the XT.com fee schedule, cycle 2026-09-07. Exchanges revise these tables without notice; the linked page is authoritative.
How to claim the XT.com fee discount
The lifetime fee discount and welcome bonus on XT.com can only be activated at registration. Existing accounts cannot retroactively attach a referral code. To claim:
- Register through the link on this page. Referral code
5TR4RRis carried in the URL, so it is applied without being typed. - Complete identity verification. XT.com classifies KYC as Required, so withdrawals stay locked until a government ID and selfie are on file.
- Fund the account. The minimum deposit recorded for XT.com is $1; welcome-bonus tiers above that carry their own thresholds on the exchange's promotion page.
- 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.
- The 40% rebate reduction then attaches to the account for its lifetime. It is not a promotional window and does not need to be renewed.
References
- XT.com official fee schedule, last accessed 2026-09-07: https://www.xt.com/en/rate
- Headquarters and founding year cross-referenced against the CoinGecko exchange API and Wikipedia, cycle 2026-09-07.
- Welcome bonus and rebate figures sourced directly from XT.com's official referral / partner program page.