Crypto Trading Fee Calculator
Calculate exchange fees on a trade and across a year of trading.
Please note: Cryptocurrency is highly volatile and can lose value rapidly. All prices are entered manually — no live market data is used. Nothing here is investment advice.
What the Crypto Trading Fee Calculator does
Exchange fees are charged as a percentage of trade value on each side. The difference between maker and taker rates is often two to three times, which makes order type a meaningful cost decision for active traders.
Formula
Fee per side = Trade value × Fee rateRound trip = Fee per side × 2Break-even move % = Total fee ÷ Trade value × 100
Inputs explained
| Input | Unit | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade value | selected currency | Yes | Accepts more than 0. |
| Maker fee | % | Yes | — |
| Taker fee | % | Yes | — |
| Order type | one of 2 options | Yes | — |
| Apply to | one of 2 options | Yes | — |
| Trades per month | number | Optional | Accepts 0 or more. |
| Currency | one of 10 options | Optional | — |
How to use it
- Choose Order type and Apply to.
- Enter Trade value, Maker fee and Taker fee.
- Optionally add Trades per month.
- Select Calculate.
Worked example
A $10,000 trade with 0.04% taker fees, round trip.
- Value
- 10000
- Taker fee
- 0.04
- Order type
- Taker
- Sides
- Both
$4 per side, $8 total — the price must move 0.08% just to break even.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pay lower fees?
Use limit orders to qualify as a maker, trade enough volume to reach a lower tier, and check whether holding the exchange token gives a discount.