Free cost tool
Estimate the real cost of using a crypto exchange
Headline trading fees are easy to compare. The bill people feel is usually funding cost, spread, trading fee, and withdrawal cost together. Run the rough math before opening or funding an account.
Total cost, not headline fee
Estimate the cost before you fund the account
The trading fee can be the smallest line. Add funding cost, spread, trade fee, and withdrawal cost before deciding an exchange is cheap.
Funding$0.00
Spread/markup$2.50
Trading fee$1.00
Withdrawal$5.00
Roughly $991.50 remains after these estimated costs. Real quotes, spreads, fees, taxes, and eligibility can differ.
Cost reality
The cheapest-looking exchange can still cost more
- A 0.1% trading fee is not the same thing as a 0.1% total cost.
- Quick-buy screens can include spread or markup before the trade reaches the order book.
- Card funding, currency conversion, and third-party payment providers can change the credited amount.
- Withdrawal fees depend on the asset, network, exchange policy, and current conditions.
- A cheap trade can become expensive if you move a small amount through a costly network.
Next step
Check the assumptions behind the estimate
The calculator is a rough planning tool. Use these guides to understand each line before you rely on the number.
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