Entering 1Ek3q at registration does two things:

20% off trading fees — permanent, no expiry, applies from your first trade across spot and futures.

Up to 10,000 USDT in welcome bonuses — unlocked progressively through tasks in the MEXC Task Center after signing up. Bonus funds are usable as trading margin; all profits from bonus-funded trades are withdrawable.

The code must be entered during registration. It cannot be applied to an existing account.

Go to MEXC's signup page and paste 1Ek3q into the Invite Code field before submitting. Do not skip this step — the code cannot be added after your account is created.

Steps after that:

KYC is optional for basic trading. Without it, you can still withdraw up to 10 BTC per day — one of the highest no-KYC withdrawal limits available. KYC Level 1 (photo ID) is required for DEX+ access and higher fiat limits.

The 0% maker fee applies to all users at all volume levels — no VIP tier required. The referral code brings the taker fee from 0.05% to 0.04%. MEXC also runs periodic zero-taker-fee promotions on major pairs like BTC/USDT.

Broadest token selection on any major exchange — 3,000+ cryptocurrencies, 2,600+ spot pairs, 1,400+ futures contracts. If a token exists, MEXC likely lists it.

MEXC Alpha — early access to newly launched tokens at the moment of deployment, before centralized listing elsewhere. Useful for traders who track new projects and want to act before price discovery on larger exchanges.

DEX+ — access to 10,000+ decentralized trading pairs through the MEXC interface, no external wallet needed, no gas fees. MEXC absorbs gas costs and charges a 1% service fee per trade. Requires KYC.

Zero maker fees on everything — the only major exchange in 2026 offering 0% maker fees as a permanent baseline across both spot and futures for all users.

AI News Radar — aggregates market-moving news with one-click trade execution built in. Reduces the gap between reading a signal and acting on it.

Demo trading — up to 10 BTC + 50,000 USDT + 100 ETH in virtual funds, replenished daily. Full live-market simulation for strategy testing.

Meme+ Zone — dedicated meme coin trading section covering 240+ meme coins added since 2023.

$100M Guardian Fund — on-chain insurance pool, publicly verifiable by wallet address.

Does the 20% discount apply to futures? Yes — on the taker side. The maker fee is already 0%, so the discount meaningfully reduces futures taker cost from 0.05% to 0.04%.

Is MEXC available in the US? No. MEXC does not serve US residents.

What is MEXC Alpha? An early access portal for newly launched tokens — available before they list on major exchanges. Designed for traders who focus on early-stage project entry.

Can I trade on DEX+ without setting up MetaMask? Yes. DEX+ works through the MEXC interface without any external wallet. You can also connect MetaMask or Phantom if you prefer self-custody. KYC required either way.

Is the $100M Guardian Fund withdrawable? No — it is a platform-held insurance reserve, not user funds. It exists to cover users in the event of a technical failure or security incident.

How do I claim the 10,000 USDT bonus? Visit the Task Center after registration. Bonuses are credited as you complete milestones: first deposit, first spot trade, first futures trade.

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Cryptocurrency trading carries significant risk. MEXC is not available to US residents. Newly listed tokens carry elevated volatility and liquidity risk. This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.