In trading, it is important to count not only profit but also expenses. Fees are a silent but constant "eater" of capital.
🔹 Main types of fees:
— Trading fee (on CEX or DEX) — for each buy/sell
— Gas fee — in networks like Ethereum for transaction fees
— Withdrawal/deposit fee — especially relevant when working with exchanges
— Penalties for unfulfilled orders or hidden fees in DeFi protocols
In my strategy, I always optimize fees by using:
✅ Exchanges with flexible fee structures or VIP levels
✅ DEX on blockchains with low gas fees (for example, BSC or Arbitrum)
✅ Limit orders to avoid slippage and not pay extra
🎯 Tip: track the total costs of transactions — sometimes a "profitable" deal becomes unprofitable just because of fees.
Successful trading is not only about guessing the direction but also knowing how to preserve profit from fees.