This article discusses affiliate and referral programs, including some that UseTheBitcoin participates in. Several platforms mentioned offer margin trading, CFDs, or other higher-risk products. This is not financial advice, and any commissions or codes referenced don’t change our assessment of a given platform.
Crypto affiliate programs let content creators and everyday enthusiasts earn commissions by referring new users to exchanges, wallets, and trading platforms.
With competition among crypto companies intensifying and new platforms launching constantly, many now offer commission structures that rival or beat affiliate programs in other industries, from lifetime revenue shares to flat bonuses for high-value referrals.
Here’s a look at the top crypto affiliate programs worth considering in 2026.
How Crypto Affiliate Programs Work
Crypto affiliate programs let individuals or organizations earn a commission by promoting cryptocurrency products or services offered by exchanges, wallet providers, and other companies in the space.
Getting started is straightforward. Sign up for an affiliate program with a crypto company, and you will receive a unique referral code or link to share through your website or social media.
When someone signs up using that link or code, you earn a commission, usually a percentage of their trading activity or a flat payout per qualified signup.
Binance
Binance offers commissions of up to 50% on qualified trades, with the possibility of lifetime commissions through its custom affiliate management system, and payouts happen daily.
Commissions are based on referrals’ trading fees, with no cap on how many referrals an affiliate can bring in, and Binance separately offers BNB token rewards for new user referrals.
As one of the most widely used crypto exchanges globally, with a broad language selection, Binance is straightforward to promote to an international audience.
Gemini
Gemini lets community leaders and content creators build passive income by promoting its services through the Gemini Affiliate Program.
UseTheBitcoin partners with Gemini directly. New users who enter the promo code UTB15 when creating a Gemini account and trade their first $100 receive $15 in Bitcoin, and you can create an account through our Gemini referral link.
PrimeXBT
PrimeXBT may be less widely recognized than some larger exchanges, but its affiliate program offers strong terms for promoters.
The exchange provides crypto trading, margin trading, and trading competitions, and its affiliate program gives two choices: up to 50% lifetime profit share on trading fees, or a flat $2,500 per client who signs up through your affiliate program.
Experienced traders can also open an account through our PrimeXBT referral link to receive up to $500 in welcome gifts on a first deposit.
Tangem
Tangem has built a distinct position in the hardware wallet market, focused on security and usability through a combined hardware and software approach.
Its referral program lets you earn rewards by inviting friends to buy Tangem Wallets. Buyers get a 10% discount, and you earn 5 USDT for every purchase made through your referral link or code.
If you are considering a Tangem Wallet yourself, our discount code XES8XE can save you money on your order.
Coinbase
Coinbase, a US-based cryptocurrency exchange, offers a referral program with commissions for promoting its products and services, paid out when someone signs up using your referral code and completes a qualifying purchase or trade.
Promoters get access to campaign tracking, deep-link testing, customizable landing page tools, and performance reporting.
Payments go out in local currencies regardless of location, with referral commissions reaching up to 50% of trading fees during a referral’s initial months, paid via bank transfer or PayPal.
Bybit
Bybit‘s referral program pays commissions starting at 10% and potentially reaching 30% for referred trading activity.
Around 60% of referred users go on to trade on the platform, a notably high conversion rate for this category.
Affiliates can also earn a share of transactions generated by other affiliates they bring into the program, adding a secondary income layer beyond direct referrals.
eToro
eToro, a major crypto and stock trading platform, offers one of the higher-paying affiliate programs in this list, with payouts up to $400 per referral depending on tier and negotiated terms.
Payouts are issued only to users who trade at least $1,000 on the platform, a meaningful threshold to keep in mind. eToro is generally considered beginner-friendly, with copy-trading features that let new users mirror other traders, alongside a broad product range spanning zero-commission stocks, fractional shares, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, and CFDs.
Payments go out through Skrill, Neteller, and bank transfers.
Choosing the Right Affiliate Program for You
Not every affiliate program fits every audience. If your audience trades actively and frequently, a percentage-based program like Binance’s or Bybit’s rewards ongoing activity rather than a single signup.
If you are promoting to a smaller, more curated audience willing to make a larger initial trade, flat-payout programs like PrimeXBT’s or eToro’s may pay out more per referral even with fewer total signups.
And if your audience is more interested in self-custody and security than active trading, a hardware wallet program like Tangem’s fits that audience better than an exchange-focused program would.
It’s also worth checking each program’s payout threshold and minimum trading requirements directly, since a program advertising a high headline commission may still require a referral to hit a specific trading volume before you get paid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need a refresher? Here are the questions readers often ask about crypto affiliate programs.
Do I need a large following to join a crypto affiliate program?
Not necessarily. Most programs listed here are open to anyone willing to sign up and share a referral link, though platforms offering negotiated tier-based rates may reserve their best terms for larger or more established promoters.
How are crypto affiliate commissions usually paid out?
It varies by platform. Some pay a percentage of a referral’s ongoing trading fees, sometimes for the lifetime of the account, while others pay a flat amount per qualified signup. Payment methods range from direct bank transfer and PayPal to platform-specific token rewards.
Are crypto affiliate programs safe to promote?
Promoting a well-established platform with a clear track record is generally lower risk than promoting an unfamiliar or unverified one. Since several platforms discussed here offer margin trading, CFDs, or other leveraged products, it’s worth understanding those risks yourself before recommending them to your audience.
Can I join more than one crypto affiliate program at once?
Yes. Many creators and promoters join several programs simultaneously to diversify their income and match different products to different segments of their audience.
Can affiliate commissions change without notice?
Yes. Crypto companies adjust their affiliate terms periodically, sometimes lowering rates, adding new tiers, or changing payout thresholds without much advance notice. It’s worth checking a program’s current terms directly before relying on a specific commission rate, since the figures listed here can shift over time.
