Quick answer
If fees come first for you, KCEX publishes the lowest rates of the three: 0% on spot and 0.01% for takers on perpetual futures, with no volume requirement. If you hold or plan to hold the MX token, MEXC gives 20% off trading fees and publishes a proof-of-reserves page. If you also want options in the same account, or trade volumes that reach VIP tiers, Bybit publishes a tiered schedule for spot, futures and options. None of the three names Israel on its restricted-country list, but that is not confirmation that Israeli residents are accepted; check with the exchange before depositing. Crypto trading carries a real risk of losing all of your money, and prices are volatile.
Fees at a glance
On spot, KCEX publishes 0% for makers and takers. MEXC publishes 0% for makers and 0.05% for takers. Bybit publishes 0.1% per side at the base tier (VIP 0) for crypto-to-crypto trading. On perpetual futures, KCEX publishes 0% for makers and 0.01% for takers; MEXC publishes 0% for makers and 0.02% for takers; Bybit publishes 0.02% for makers and 0.055% for takers at the base tier. All of these rates come from the official fee schedules as we read them on 1 October 2026, and they exclude periodic funding payments on futures. A zero fee is not cost-free trading: the bid-ask spread, funding payments and network fees on withdrawals still apply. The comparison table further down this page shows every figure side by side, with a link to the source of each number.
KCEX: for the lowest listed fee
KCEX is a spot and perpetual-futures exchange, and its fee schedule is the simplest of the three: 0% on spot for both sides, and on futures 0% for makers and 0.01% for takers, with no tiers and no volume requirement. According to the fee page, crypto deposits and withdrawals carry no exchange fee, although each asset has a minimum withdrawal amount and the network fee itself still applies. Deposits are in crypto only, according to the deposit page. The user agreement lists countries from which KCEX has declined registrations and notes that the list is not exhaustive. Israel does not appear on it. Registration is through the sign-up link on this site.
MEXC: for MX holders who want reserve transparency
MEXC publishes 0% for makers on spot and futures, 0.05% for takers on spot and 0.02% for takers on futures. Holders of the MX token get 20% off trading fees, according to the official fee guide. The guide notes that rates may vary by region and trading pair. MEXC also publishes a public proof-of-reserves page showing reserve ratios above 100% in USDT, USDC and BTC. The user agreement lists the countries where MEXC does not provide service, and adds territories under sanctions and jurisdictions the FATF classes as high-risk. Israel is not mentioned in the agreement. Registration is through the sign-up link on this site.
Bybit: for spot, futures and options in one account
Bybit offers spot, perpetual futures and options trading in the same account, with a public fee schedule tiered by VIP level. At the base tier the spot fee is 0.1% per side, and on futures 0.02% for makers and 0.055% for takers; fees fall at higher VIP tiers. The fee page was updated on 2 September 2026. The restricted-countries page, updated on 1 September 2026, lists the countries where Bybit does not provide service and notes that the exchange may add jurisdictions at its discretion. Israel does not appear on it. You can enter the referral code BROKERLENS when signing up.
What to check before opening an account
First, availability: none of the three mentions Israel, either as a restricted country or as a served one, and two of them state explicitly that the list is not exhaustive or can be extended. So test registration and identity verification yourself before moving any money. Second, your trading style: if you only trade spot, the fee difference between KCEX and MEXC is nil on the maker side and noticeable on the taker side; if you trade futures, compare funding payments too, which are not part of the fee schedule. Third, tax: profits from crypto trading through a foreign exchange must be reported in Israel; read our guide to the tax basics and consult an accountant.
Is Israel on the restricted-country list of KCEX, MEXC or Bybit?
No. Israel is not mentioned in any of the three official documents, neither as restricted nor as served. Absence from the list is not confirmation that Israeli residents are accepted, so check with the exchange.
Which exchange has the lowest trading fee?
According to the official fee schedules, KCEX publishes the lowest rates of the three: 0% on spot and 0.01% for takers on futures. The rates exclude funding payments, the spread and network fees.
Can you get a discount on fees?
On MEXC, MX token holders get 20% off trading fees. On Bybit, fees fall at higher VIP tiers. On KCEX the schedule is flat, with no tiers.
Do crypto profits have to be reported in Israel?
Yes. Profits from crypto trading must be reported in Israel even when the exchange is abroad. Our guide to the tax basics explains the forms, and it is no substitute for an accountant's advice.
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