#CryptoFees101
๐ธ What Are Crypto Fees?
Crypto fees are the costs you pay when performing activities in the crypto world, such as:
Sending coins or tokens
Trading on exchanges
Swapping on DEX
Staking, withdrawing, etc.
๐ Types of Crypto Fees
1. ๐ Trading Fees
Fees when you buy/sell crypto on exchanges (CEX/DEX)
Examples: Binance, Tokocrypto, Bybit, Uniswap
Usually 0.1% โ 0.3% per transaction
DEXs like Uniswap can sometimes be more expensive
2. ๐ Network Fees / Gas Fees
Fees for executing transactions on the blockchain network
Paid to miners or validators as a reward
Examples:
Ethereum: can be expensive during peak times (high gas fees)
BSC, Polygon, Solana: usually cheaper
DEXs like Uniswap (on Ethereum) require gas fees, not just trading fees
3. ๐ณ Withdrawal Fees
Fees for withdrawing assets from an exchange to a personal wallet
Each exchange has its own fee
For example: sending USDT from Binance to your wallet โ incurs a USDT fee (amount depends on the network, such as TRC20, ERC20, etc.)
4. ๐งฑ Swap Fees (on DEX)
Fees when you swap tokens directly on DEX (like Uniswap, PancakeSwap)
Usually 0.3% for traders
Part of it goes to the liquidity provider
5. ๐ Staking / Unstaking Fees
Sometimes there are fees when you stake or unstake certain coins
Not all staking has fees, depending on the platform
๐ง Tips to Save on Fees:
Use low-cost networks (BSC, Polygon, Solana)
Avoid transactions during peak network times (high gas fees)
On CEX, use native tokens for discounts (example: BNB on Binance)
Check fees before withdrawing from exchange to wallet.