#CryptoFees101
💬 Let's discuss costs in the crypto world!
Surely many have often heard the terms maker/taker fee, gas fee, and withdrawal fee — but what's the difference?
🔹 Maker fee
👉 The fee when you create an order that hasn't matched directly in the order book → helps liquidity. Usually lower.
🔹 Taker fee
👉 The fee when you immediately take an existing order → instant execution. Generally slightly more expensive than the maker fee.
🔹 Gas fee
👉 The transaction fee on the blockchain (Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, etc.). This fee can fluctuate depending on network conditions.
🔹 Withdrawal fee
👉 The fee charged when you withdraw crypto assets to an external wallet.
💡 The type of fee I encounter most often?
→ Gas fee & withdrawal. Especially if you like to send between chains or to a personal wallet.
✅ Tips to reduce fees:
1️⃣ Choose a blockchain with low gas fees (e.g., BSC, Polygon, Solana)
2️⃣ Utilize the internal transfer feature on platforms like Binance → often without fees
3️⃣ Choose transaction times → Ethereum gas fees can be much cheaper when traffic is low
4️⃣ Pay attention to trading pairs — sometimes there are pairs with lower fees
5️⃣ Check promotions / VIP levels on the platform → the higher the level, the lower the trading fees
✨ A little strategy can save a lot in the long run!