No, it does not. All Bitfinex traders are subject to the same fees schedule, with no exclusions, in order to maintain a fair trading platform.
The Fees page details the particular trading charges applicable to each activity tier and both makers and takers.
Note: Starting December 17th, 2025, no (Maker or Taker) fees apply for:
Spot and Margin trading
Derivatives trading
Securities trading
OTC trading
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Bitfinex Support. We are happy to help!