dYdX Launches Affiliate Booster Program and Sliding Fee Model

dYdX has announced two updates to its affiliate program in early 2026: the launch of the first Affiliate Booster Program of the year and the rollout of a new sliding commission structure following the v9.4 software upgrade.

Affiliate Booster Program (January–February 2026)

The new Affiliate Booster Program will run from January 19 to February 16, 2026, with a total rewards pool of $100,000 USDC. Unlike previous leaderboard-based campaigns, this iteration introduces a proportionate rewards model, where affiliates earn a share of the pool based on the trading volume they refer.

To qualify, participants must:

• Refer at least $100,000 in eligible trading volume (BTC excluded), and
• Onboard at least five new users.

Registration is required, and affiliates can join at any point during the campaign period. Interested participants can register via the official form.

Sliding Affiliate Fee Structure Now Live

Following the community-approved v9.4 upgrade, dYdX has introduced a new sliding, volume-based commission model for affiliates. The previous static VIP tier system has been replaced with a structure that adjusts commissions automatically based on performance.

Under the new model:

• Affiliates earn a baseline 30% commission on taker fees from referred volume, up from 15%.
• Commission rates scale up to 50% based on referred trading volume over a trailing 30-day period:

Rates adjust dynamically as referred volume changes, creating a performance-based incentive model.

Interested affiliates can unlock their custom affiliate list here.

Program Access and Participation

Affiliates must comply with applicable terms and conditions and note that the program is not available in the U.S., UK, Canada, sanctioned countries, or to restricted persons. Eligible affiliates can register for the Booster Program and access the updated affiliate tools via dYdX’s official channels.