$USDC

When you send crypto, you pay a *transaction fee* to miners/validators for processing your transfer. Fees vary based on:

1. **Network Demand** – High traffic (e.g., Bitcoin during bull runs) = higher fees.

2. **Token/Blockchain** – Ethereum (ETH) fees fluctuate more than Litecoin (LTC).

3. **Speed** – Paying higher fees prioritizes your transaction.

**Pro Tips:**

- Use *Layer 2s* (e.g., Lightning Network) for cheaper BTC/ETH transfers.

- Check real-time fee estimators like **GasNow** (ETH) or **mempool.space** (BTC).