# 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

[View all plan details →](https://quantsedge.com/pricing)

## 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](https://github.com/quantsedgeai/app/blob/wonk/docs/guides/trading-limits.md) | [Pricing Plans](https://github.com/quantsedgeai/app/blob/wonk/docs/guides/pricing.md) | [Strategy Guide](/quantsedge-docs/trading-strategies/strategy-overview.md)


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