How to Compare Exchange Fees (The Right Way)
Compare exchanges properly: trading fees, spreads, slippage, funding, withdrawal costs, and rebates. Learn a checklist that prevents costly mistakes.
Maker and taker fees are only one part of the cost stack. Compare exchanges by net execution, not just headline fees.
A complete comparison checklist
- Trading fees and tiers
- Typical spreads for your pairs
- Slippage at your size
- Funding rates and volatility
- Withdrawal and conversion costs
- Reliability during volatile days
Net cost per round trip
Estimate total cost for entry and exit: fees + spread + slippage + funding for your holding time.
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