What Are You Really Paying For?
Whether you’re trading, staking, or swapping — fees are everywhere in crypto. Knowing how they work can save you serious money.
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🔹 1. Trading Fees
These are charged by exchanges (like Binance) when you buy/sell crypto.
• Maker fee – You add liquidity (limit orders)
• Taker fee – You remove liquidity (market orders)
🧠 Pro tip: Lower fees often apply if you hold native tokens like BNB.
🔹 2. Network/Gas Fees
Paid to miners/validators to process your transaction.
• Ethereum: Can spike during congestion ⛽
• Bitcoin: Based on size, not value
• Layer 2s/Solana: Much cheaper alternatives
🔹 3. Withdrawal Fees
Charged when you move funds off the exchange.
💡 Check for zero-fee promos or transfer via low-cost chains like TRON or Arbitrum.
🔹 4. Hidden DEX Fees
In DeFi, you may pay:
• Swap fees (0.3% standard on Uniswap)
• Slippage losses
• Gas for multiple steps (approve → swap)
🔹 5. Staking/Service Fees
Platforms might take a % cut of staking rewards or yield farming gains.
🧐 Always read the fine print.
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🎯 Why Fees Matter:
High fees eat into your profits. Smart traders optimize routes, batch transactions, or use low-fee chains to protect their stack.