How do the crypto trading commissions work?
Our crypto trading commissions are percentage-based and vary depending on the order type: The fees are volume-based, meaning they depend on the traded volume rather than profit or loss. Larger positions result in higher fees as they scale proportionally with the position size and current price.
Taker Fee: 0.035% (for Market Orders in Volumetrica)
Maker Fee: 0.016% (for Limit Orders in Volumetrica)
Half-Turn and Round-Turn
For BTC trades, a fee of 0.06% is charged per Half-Turn on MT5 platform. A Half-Turn refers to either opening or closing a position. The total cost of a Round-Turn (opening and closing) is derived from two Half-Turns.
Example: Trading fees for a trade in Volumetrica
Assume the price of BTC is 100,000 USDT:
Buying 1 BTC with a Market Order (Taker)
Fee: 0.035% of 100,000 USDT = 35 USDT
Selling 1 BTC with a Limit Order (Maker)
Fee: 0.016% of 100,000 USDT = 16 USDT
Total trading commissions
51 USDT
Platform-Specific Fees
The fees can vary depending on the platform and traded asset:
On the MT5 platform (GBE Brokers), the fees for crypto CFDs are 0.12%.
On the Volumetrica platform (IQC Trader), the fees for crypto trades are lower.
Asset-Specific Fee Differences
Fees also depend on the asset value. For example, there are differences between 1 Lot BTC and 1 Lot Solana. Smaller lot sizes (e.g., 0.1 Lot) proportionally reduce the fees.
Fee Optimization Strategies
To minimize fees, traders can use the following strategies:
Platform Choice: Switch to platforms with lower fees, such as Volumetrica.
Order Type: Use Limit Orders to benefit from lower Maker fees.
Commissions Voucher: Utilize a starting credit of up to $50 to cover trading fees. After reaching the $50 limit, fees are deducted as usual.
Crypto vs. Futures Fee Comparison
Crypto spot/CFD trading generally incurs higher percentage fees compared to standardized futures contracts. This results in higher effective costs per trade for cryptocurrencies compared to futures.