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)

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

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