Fee Structure

Understanding trading fees helps you optimize strategy profitability and accurately calculate expected returns.

Overview

QuantsEdge charges:

1. Platform subscription fees (monthly)

2. Trading fees (per trade, from exchanges)

We do NOT charge:

• Deposit fees

• Withdrawal fees (except network costs)

• Inactivity fees

• Data fees

Platform Subscription Fees

Tier	Cost	Bots	Positions	Trades/Day	Best For
Free	$0/month	3	5	50	Learning and testing
Pro	$29/month ($290/year)	25	25	500	Active traders
Enterprise	Custom	Unlimited	Unlimited	Unlimited	Professional traders

Pro includes: Real-time data, priority support, advanced analytics, mobile app access

Enterprise includes: Dedicated infrastructure, 24/7 phone support, custom integrations, white-label options, API access

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Trading Fees (Hyperliquid)

Fee Tiers by Volume

Tier	30-Day Volume	Maker Fee	Taker Fee
1	$0 - $100K	0.020%	0.050%
2	$100K - $1M	0.015%	0.040%
3	$1M - $10M	0.010%	0.030%
4	$10M+	0.005%	0.020%

Maker vs Taker

Order Type	How It Works	Fee	Example
Maker	Add liquidity, limit orders on book	Lower	Limit buy below current price
Taker	Remove liquidity, immediate execution	Higher	Market buy at current price

Fee Examples

Trade	Position	Tier	Fee Rate	Cost
Small taker	$1,000	Tier 1	0.050%	$0.50
Large maker	$10,000	Tier 1	0.020%	$2.00
High volume taker	$5,000	Tier 3	0.030%	$1.50

Additional Exchange Costs

Funding Rates (Perpetuals)

What are they: Periodic payments between longs/shorts every 8 hours to keep perpetual prices aligned with spot.

Typical rates:

• Normal: 0.01% per 8 hours

• Bullish: 0.01-0.05% (longs pay shorts)

• Bearish: -0.01% to -0.05% (shorts pay longs)

Example calculation:

Position: $10,000 BTC long
Funding Rate: 0.01%
Payment: $1 per 8 hours
Daily Cost: $3

Managing costs: Close positions before funding time, avoid high funding periods, factor into profit targets.

Gas Fees (Blockchain)

When you pay:

• Deposits from external wallet

• Withdrawals to external wallet

• On-chain settlement (rare)

Typical costs:

• Ethereum: $5-$50 (varies with congestion)

• Arbitrum: $0.50-$5

• Optimism: $0.50-$5

Optimization: Batch transactions, use L2 networks, transact during low-traffic, keep funds on platform for trading.

Impact on Strategy Profitability

Break-Even Analysis

Total fees = Entry + Exit + Funding
Position: $1,000
Entry (taker): $0.50
Exit (taker): $0.50
Total round-trip: $1.00

Break-even: $1.00 / $1,000 = 0.1%
Need >0.1% profit to cover fees

Strategy Considerations

Strategy Type	Trade Frequency	Fee Impact	Recommendations
High-Frequency	100+ trades/month	High ($100+)	Use maker orders, target Tier 3-4 volume
Low-Frequency	5-10 trades/month	Low ($10-25)	Can use taker orders, focus on larger targets

Fee Optimization Strategies

1. Use Limit Orders (Makers)

Savings example:

• Market buy: 0.050% fee

• Limit buy: 0.020% fee

• Save 60% on fees

When it makes sense: Non-urgent entries, liquid markets, patient strategies

When to avoid: Fast-moving markets, momentum strategies, risk of missing trade

2. Increase Trading Volume

Tier benefits example:

$500,000 monthly volume

Tier 1: $500K × 0.050% = $250
Tier 2: $500K × 0.040% = $200
Savings: $50/month

How to reach higher tiers: Trade more frequently (carefully), larger positions, multiple strategies. Don't trade just for volume.

3. Minimize Funding Costs

Trader Type	Strategy
Swing Traders	Close before 8-hour funding, reopen after
Day Traders	Typically not an issue (close intraday)

Fee Tracking and Reporting

Dashboard Analytics

View:

• Total fees paid (daily/weekly/monthly)

• Breakdown by fee type

• Fees as % of volume

• Maker/taker ratio

Insights:

• Maker usage recommendations

• Volume tier projections

• Fee savings opportunities

Tax Reporting

Annual summary: Export all fees, categorized, CSV/PDF formats

Important: Trading fees are deductible expenses, reduce taxable gains, consult tax professional.

Fee Comparison

Platform	Maker Fee	Taker Fee	Monthly Cost
QuantsEdge	0.020%	0.050%	$0-$29
Binance	0.020%	0.040%	$0
Coinbase Pro	0.040%	0.060%	$0
Kraken	0.016%	0.026%	$0

Why QuantsEdge: Automated trading, advanced backtesting, no hidden fees, professional tools, subscription unlocks automation.

Real-World Fee Scenarios

Profile	Account	Trades/Month	Avg Position	Costs
Conservative	$5,000	10	$1,000	$12/month (0.24% of account)
Active	$25,000	200	$5,000	$429/month (1.72% of account)
High-Frequency	$100,000	2,000	$10,000	$16,000/month (16% of account)

Tips for Minimizing Fees

1. Use limit orders whenever possible

2. Plan trades to avoid impulsive market orders

3. Batch transactions to reduce blockchain fees

4. Increase volume gradually to reach better tiers

5. Close before funding if holding short-term

6. Track fee impact on each strategy

7. Optimize for net profit (not gross returns)

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Fees matter. A profitable backtest can become unprofitable in live trading if you don't account for realistic fee structures. Always factor fees into strategy design and performance analysis.

Related: Trading Limits | Pricing Plans | Strategy Guide