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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.
