How Crypto Referral Bonuses Actually Work
A referral bonus is a reward an exchange pays you for signing up through a specific link, funded by the exchange's own marketing budget — it costs you nothing extra and doesn't reduce your trading fees. Here's what's currently offered through our links, and how to actually receive it.
| Exchange | Current Offer |
|---|---|
| Bitget | Up to 6,200 USDT in sign-up rewards |
| Gate.io | 135 USDT welcome bonus; up to 10,000+ USDT via tasks |
| MEXC | Up to $10,000 via sign-up, KYC, deposit, and trading tasks |
| Bybit | $100 sign-up bonus; up to $30,000 in deposit and trading bonuses |
| OKX | 10% off trading fees for new users |
Read from each exchange's own referral landing page, 9 September 2026 — offers change often and are set by the exchange, not coinport. See our full disclosure.
Why the Bonus Doesn't Come Free to Us Either
The exchange pays both the referral commission to coinport and the sign-up bonus to you from the same marketing budget — one doesn't reduce the other. That's why the bonus costs you nothing: it's not subtracted from anything you'd otherwise get.
How to Actually Receive It
Most bonuses require completing specific tasks (deposit a minimum amount, complete a trade of a minimum size) within a time window, not just signing up. Before assuming a bonus is automatic, read the task list on the exchange's own sign-up page — it's usually shown right after you click through.
Why a Referral Code Sometimes Fails to Apply
If you reach an exchange's homepage instead of a sign-up screen with a code pre-filled, a stale cookie or a second click on an unrelated link likely overrode it. Use the link again rather than searching for the exchange directly, and confirm the code shows before you submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using a referral link cost me more?
No. The exchange pays both your bonus and our commission from its own marketing budget — you pay the same fees either way.
Are referral bonuses guaranteed just for signing up?
Usually not — most require completing specific tasks like a minimum deposit or trade within a time window. Check the task list shown on the sign-up page after you click through.