Axiom Pro Fees
Axiom fees explained
Axiom Pro has no subscription. You pay a percentage of each swap plus network costs. Here is every line item and the two ways to reduce the biggest one.
Every fee you pay on Axiom Trade
| Fee | Who receives it | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | Axiom | 1% of swap value, or 0.8% with code trading20 |
| Network fee | Solana validators | Fractions of a cent per transaction |
| Priority fee | Solana validators | You set it; higher values land faster in busy blocks |
| Bribe / tip | Block builders (Jito) | Optional; used for MEV-protected and sniper orders |
| Token tax | Token creator | Some tokens charge a buy or sell tax; Axiom shows it before you trade |
The platform fee is the only one Axiom controls and the only one that changes with a referral code or volume.
How the platform fee is charged
The fee comes out of the SOL side of every swap: from the SOL you spend on a buy and from the SOL you receive on a sell. It is charged on both legs, so a round trip on a $1,000 position costs about $20 at the standard rate or $16 at the referral rate, before any price change.
Two ways to lower Axiom fees
1. Referral code at sign-up
Applying a code when the account is created reduces the base rate by 20%, from 1% to 0.8%, permanently. It is the larger and simpler of the two reductions and cannot be added later. Instructions on the referral code page.
2. Volume cashback
Axiom pays back a share of the fees you generate once trading volume passes set thresholds. The rebate is paid in SOL and claimed from the rewards section in the app. Tier thresholds have changed several times since launch, so treat the numbers inside Axiom's rewards page as the source of truth.
The referral discount and cashback stack. Cashback is calculated on the fee you actually paid, so 0.8% with cashback is always cheaper than 1% with the same cashback.
Worked examples
| Trade | Fee at 1% | Fee at 0.8% |
|---|---|---|
| Buy $200 of a new token | $2.00 | $1.60 |
| Buy and sell a $2,000 position | $40.00 | $32.00 |
| Twenty $500 round trips in a day | $200.00 | $160.00 |
How Axiom compares on fees
BullX and Photon both charge around 1% per swap and both run referral programs with a similar discount. The practical difference is execution quality and features, not the headline rate. See Axiom vs BullX.
Fees FAQ
Is Axiom free?
There is no subscription and no minimum. You only pay when you trade, as a percentage of each swap.
Are there deposit or withdrawal fees?
Axiom does not charge for moving SOL in or out. You pay the Solana network fee for the transfer.
Do perpetuals have the same fee?
No. Perps inside Axiom use a separate maker/taker schedule set by the underlying venue. Check the perps section before opening a position.
Can I get the 0.8% rate on an existing account?
No. The referral discount is applied at sign-up only.
Pay 0.8% instead of 1%
Use code trading20 when you create your Axiom account.