Word of mouth has always been one of the most natural ways people discover platforms they end up loving. BloFin's Referral Program puts a reward behind that behavior. If you're trading on BloFin and you bring someone else in, you earn a percentage of every trade they make, and that doesn't have a time limit.
This guide covers how the program works, what your referrals get, and how it compares to BloFin's Affiliate Program if you're curious about earning more.
What is the BloFin Referral Program?
The BloFin Referral Program is a straightforward way for any registered user to earn from the trading activity of people they invite to the platform. You share your unique referral link or code, and when someone signs up through it and starts trading, you earn 30% of their trading fees as a lifetime commission.
There are no applications, no performance targets, and no tiers to maintain. The Referral Program is automatically enabled for eligible BloFin users, excluding Affiliate Program users.
How it works
Your referral link and referral code are available on the Referral page in your account. From there, it's just a matter of sharing them, whether that's with a friend directly, in a trading community, or on social media.
Once someone signs up using your link or code, they're permanently registered as your invitee. Every trade they place after that earns you 30% of the fee they pay, and the commissions you’ve earned are calculated and distributed approximately 1 hour after each trade. The relationship doesn't expire, so as long as they keep trading, you keep earning.
What your referrals get
The program works both ways. Anyone who signs up through your referral link is eligible for up to 5,000 USDT Welcome Bonus within their first 14 days of registration. It's a meaningful incentive for new users, and it makes sharing your link a genuine recommendation rather than a cold ask.
How commissions work
Your 30% commission applies to the trading fees your invitees pay on the futures market. It's ongoing for as long as they trade on BloFin, with the invite relationship permanently bound.
One important nuance worth knowing: you receive only one reward type per referral, and that's determined by your account status at the moment they sign up. If they register while you're still a standard user, you earn the 30% referral rate. If they register after you've joined the Affiliate Program, you earn the Affiliate-level commission instead. The two rates don't stack, so if you're planning to become an Affiliate, it's worth thinking about the timing.
Referral vs Affiliate: Which is right for you?
The Referral Program is designed for everyday users who want to earn from sharing BloFin with people they know. It's accessible to everyone, requires nothing to get started, and pays a solid 30% lifetime commission.
The Affiliate Program takes things further. It's built for content creators, influencers, and community leaders with larger followings, and it unlocks commission tiers of 40%, 45%, and 50% depending on performance. There's an application process and quarterly assessments to maintain your level, along with tools like sub-affiliate management that let you build a more structured earning network.
If you just want to earn passively from a few referrals, the Referral Program is the easy choice. If you're actively building an audience in the crypto space and want to make more out of it, the Affiliate Program is worth exploring.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BloFin Referral Program?
The BloFin Referral Program lets any registered user earn a 30% lifetime commission on the trading fees generated by people who sign up through their referral link. Commissions are calculated and distributed approximately 1 hour after each trade.
Do I need to apply to join?
No. Every BloFin account automatically has a referral link and code available on the Referral page. There's nothing to sign up for separately.
How much do I earn per referral?
You earn 30% of every trading fee your invitees pay on the futures market. There's no cap and no expiry. As long as they keep trading, you keep earning.
What do my referrals get?
They're eligible for BloFin's Welcome Bonus within their first 14 days of registration.
Does it matter when I become an Affiliate relative to when my referrals sign up?
It does. The commission type you receive is based on your account status when your invitee registers. If they sign up before you become an Affiliate, you earn the 30% referral commission. If they sign up after, you earn the Affiliate-level commission instead. The two rates don't apply to the same person at the same time.
What's the difference between the Referral and Affiliate programs?
The Referral Program is open to everyone, no application needed, with a 30% commission rate. The Affiliate Program requires an application, involves performance-based tiers (40%, 45%, 50%), and includes more advanced tools for managing a larger referral network.
Researched and written by the BloFin Academy editorial team with AI-assisted drafting. All technical claims independently verified against published standards.
Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Crypto assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk of loss. Always verify local regulations and consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.