#CryptoFees101 : What Every Trader Should Know
When trading crypto, fees can silently eat into your profits — or even turn gains into losses. Understanding how fees work is essential for smart trading.
🔹 Types of Crypto Fees:
1. Trading Fees:
Charged when buying or selling crypto.
Maker Fee: For placing limit orders
Taker Fee: For market orders (usually higher)
2. Withdrawal Fees:
Charged when moving crypto to another wallet.
Varies by coin and network (e.g., BTC fees > SOL fees)
3. Network Fees (Gas Fees):
Paid to blockchain validators (not exchanges).
Ethereum gas can spike during congestion
Cheaper on networks like BSC, Polygon, or Solana
💡 Tips to Reduce Fees:
Use limit orders to save on taker fees
Choose low-fee networks for transfers
Withdraw in **cheaper coins