Fees & Trading Costs
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Gate Trenches and DEXs Force Users to Choose Between Control and Convenience
Gate Trenches lets exchange users trade onchain with fewer wallet steps, while DEXs offer self-custody and direct liquidity access. Both options carry slippage, contract, and network risks that users must weigh before moving assets.
Gate Trenches Trading Fee Cuts Mask Real Onchain Transaction Costs
Gate Trenches advertises a 0.5 percent trading fee but users face unpredictable network costs and slippage that can outweigh the platform's headline rate. Here's how blockchain fees and liquidity shape the true price of every trade
Gate VIP vs Institutional: How Exchange Perks and Infrastructure Diverge
Gate's VIP and Institutional services promise lower fees, exclusive products, and advanced infrastructure-but the real differences shape how individuals and teams access trading, custody, and capital management on the platform
How to Choose Between Market and Limit Orders for Crypto Trades
Crypto traders face a key decision: execute trades instantly at current prices or set specific price targets and risk not being filled. Understanding market and limit orders is essential for managing execution, slippage, and trading costs
How Crypto On-Ramps and Off-Ramps Move Money In and Out
Crypto on-ramps and off-ramps determine how easily users and businesses can convert between traditional money and digital assets, shaping access, fees, and compliance for U.S. and global participants
Gate Card Fees and Cashback in 2026: What U.S. Users Need to Know
Gate Card's 2026 fee structure includes a 0.9% crypto conversion fee, 0.4% FX fee, and up to 8% cashback, but costs and rewards vary by region and card type. U.S. users face a separate schedule and spending limits. Here's how the details compare
XRP ETF Structure May Cause Returns to Diverge From XRP Price
REX-Osprey's XRP ETF routes over 40% of assets through another XRP ETP, creating layered fees and trading frictions that can cause the ETF's performance to drift from the underlying XRP token's price for U.S. investors
KuCoin Tightens Perpetual Funding Rules With Hourly Settlement Shift
KuCoin now enforces hourly funding settlements for USDT- and USDC-margined perpetual contracts when funding rates hit contract limits, compressing the timing of debits and credits for traders and potentially impacting funding costs.
Gate and MEXC Lead 2026 Crypto Exchange Fee Comparison
Crypto traders in 2026 face a complex fee landscape, with Gate and MEXC offering some of the lowest spot trading costs. But total trading expenses depend on more than headline rates, including liquidity, spreads, and withdrawal fees.
How Gate VIP Levels Affect Crypto Trading Fees and User Perks
Gate VIP offers tiered fee discounts, borrowing rate reductions, and exclusive services for active traders, GT holders, and large portfolio managers. Understanding the criteria and benefits can help users optimize costs and access advanced platform features
BitMEX Bitcoin Perpetuals Face Forced Closure as Exchange Winds Down
BitMEX will halt new XBTUSD positions on August 26, giving traders just over two weeks to exit before all remaining contracts are forcibly closed on September 23 as the exchange shuts down its services
Gate CrossEx Reshapes Multi-Exchange Crypto Trading Accounts
Gate CrossEx introduces a unified account model for trading across multiple crypto exchanges, offering shared margin and centralized risk controls. This structure challenges the traditional single-exchange account approach and may impact capital efficiency
Bitcoin ETF Showdown: iShares vs Morgan Stanley on Fees and Scale
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF and Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust ETF both offer spot Bitcoin exposure, but differ sharply in assets under management, fees, and investor adoption, raising questions about what matters most for U.S. crypto ETF buyers
Gate Card vs Bybit Card: Crypto Payment Fees, Cashback, and Limits Compared
Gate Card and Bybit Card let users spend crypto for daily purchases, but their cashback rates, fees, and spending limits differ. Here's how the two cards stack up for U.S. and global users seeking practical crypto payment options
How Gate P2P Enables Zero-Fee Crypto Trading With Fiat Worldwide
Gate P2P lets users buy and sell crypto directly with fiat currencies using over 450 payment methods, offering zero platform fees and escrow protection for peer-to-peer trades across 80 countries
Gate Demo Accounts Help Traders Practice Futures Risk-Free
Gate.com offers free virtual balances so newcomers and veterans can test crypto futures strategies, order types, and leverage without putting real capital at risk on live markets
Luno Restricts Crypto Withdrawals, Sets August 31 Cash-Out Deadline
Luno has blocked crypto transfers for users in certain regions, requiring affected customers to sell their assets and withdraw cash by August 31 or face monthly inactivity and dormancy fees starting in September
Banca d'Italia Finds USDC Remittance Costs Hit 9%
A Banca d'Italia mystery-shopping study of 200 USDC transfers across 10 corridors found total costs from 0.3% to about 9%, with exchange spreads and fiat fees-not on-chain charges-dominating the bill
SoFi Crypto Revenue Lags Despite 388,000 Accounts and High Volume
SoFi Technologies reported over 388,000 cumulative crypto accounts by June 2026, but its Q2 net crypto transaction revenue reached just $1.2 million, highlighting the impact of high transaction costs on exchange profitability
How U Card Fees Impact Crypto Card Users and Spending
Crypto card users face a complex mix of fees on U Card products, including funding, currency conversion, and ATM withdrawals. Understanding the real cost structure is key to minimizing losses and making informed choices