Binance

Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world by trading volume, offering spot and futures trading, staking, savings products, and a wallet used by well over a hundred million people. It was founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao and Yi He. Binance operates globally rather than from a single announced headquarters, and runs separate regulated entities in a number of individual markets.

There is no subscription cost. Binance makes money on trading fees, which start at 0.1% per spot trade and fall as monthly volume and BNB holdings rise. Futures fees are lower still, which matters because futures volume is where most affiliate commission is generated.

The Binance Affiliate Program pays a share of the trading fees your referrals generate, for as long as they keep trading. Rates run up to 50% on spot and up to 30% on futures, with the top tiers reserved for affiliates who sustain a high count of active referrals. Entry is gated: individuals generally need 5,000+ followers, and businesses need meaningful traffic.

Commissions are credited daily in cryptocurrency straight to your Binance account, and there is no minimum payout. Rates are reviewed quarterly against performance, so a quiet quarter can move you back down the commission ladder.