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How Cryptocurrency Trading Fees Work

Published Nov 7, 2026 · Updated Nov 7, 2026 · CoinIntelAI Editorial

  • Maker fee — charged when your order adds liquidity to the order book.
  • Taker fee — charged when your order fills against an existing order.
  • Spread — the gap between buy and sell prices.
  • Network fee — paid to the blockchain to process a transfer.
  • Withdrawal fee — charged by some platforms when moving funds out.

Fee schedules change often. Always check the exchange's official fee page before trading.

This article is educational and is not financial advice.