#CryptoFees101
Fees can make or break your trades especially for HIGH-FREQUENCY or grid strategies.
But most traders ignore them until they eat into profits. Here’s what every smart trader should know:
📊 Types of Fees:
Maker Fees :
Placing limit orders (usually cheaper)
Taker Fees :
Market orders that match instantly (costlier but faster)
Network Fees : Gas on chains like ETH, BTC, etc.
Funding Rates :
For perpetual futures;
paid between longs/shorts
🧠 Pro Tips:
Use fee discounts via VIP levels or native tokens (e.g. BNB on Binance)
Grid/futures traders:
low fee pairs = higher efficiency
On-chain? Consider batching or Layer 2s for gas savings
👉 How do you optimize your fees or do you just eat them and trade on?
Drop your tips or regrets below 👇