#CryptoFees101

The fees are costs associated with the use of platforms and blockchain networks. They apply at different times: when you buy, sell, stake, or simply move your assets. Understanding them is key to avoiding surprises and improving your profitability.

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⚖️ 1. Maker and Taker Fees

These fees apply on centralized exchanges (CEX) such as Binance, Kraken, or Coinbase.

Maker Fee:

It is charged when you place a limit order that does not execute immediately, which helps provide liquidity to the market.

💡 Generally lower.

Taker Fee:

It applies when you accept an existing order (for example, with a market order).

⚠️ Usually higher than the maker fee.

🔄 Example:

If you sell BTC using a limit order, you might pay 0.10% as a maker. But if you buy at the current market price, you pay 0.15% as a taker.

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⛽ 2. Gas Fees

These are fees paid to the validators of a blockchain to process transactions.

Ethereum: can be very expensive during times of congestion.

Solana, Avalanche, Polygon: much lower fees.

Gas depends on:

Transaction size

Contract complexity

Network demand

💡 Tip: Use tools like Etherscan Gas Tracker to check for times with lower fees.

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💸 3. Withdrawal Fees

When you withdraw your cryptos from the exchange to your wallet or another platform:

It is not always a percentage fee: many times it is a fixed fee per token.

For example: Withdrawing USDT on Ethereum may cost $5+, while on Tron (TRC-20) it can be almost free.