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Compare what buying crypto actually costs you
Tradefeely is an independent, informational resource that compares the cost of buying and selling crypto on spot exchanges. We rank exchanges by the real cost to trade — maker and taker fees, the simple-buy markup, and withdrawal fees — not by what they pay us. This is general information, not investment or financial advice, and we are not an exchange. We cover spot trading only — no leverage or derivatives.
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| # | Exchange | Fee | Maker / Taker | Est. monthly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bit2Me | 0.25% | 0.15/0.25% | $12.50 |
| 2 | Bitpanda | 0.25% | 0.25/0.25% | $12.50 |
| 3 | Bitvavo | 0.25% | 0.25/0.25% | $12.50 |
| 4 | Kraken | 0.4% | 0.25/0.4% | $20.00 |
| 5 | Coinbase | 0.6% | 0.4/0.6% | $30.00 |
Estimate only — not investment advice. Figures use each exchange's published entry-tier maker/taker fee (spot). It excludes withdrawal/network fees, the higher "simple-buy" markup, and volume discounts. Crypto-assets are volatile and you can lose money. Spot only — no leverage or derivatives. Verify current fees and your local rules at the exchange before trading.
CRYPTO · SPOT FEES maker / taker
| Exchange | Maker | Taker | Watch out | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken fees ↗ | 0.25% | 0.4% | The simple 'Instant Buy' flow costs far more than Kraken Pro maker/taker — use Pro to get the quoted rates. | Visit exchange |
| Coinbase priciest fees ↗ | 0.4% | 0.6% | The default simple buy is one of the most expensive ways to buy crypto due to embedded spread plus fees — use Advanced Trade instead. | Visit exchange |
| Bitvavo cheapest fees ↗ | 0.25% | 0.25% | The flat 0.25% applies until you build 30-day volume; check the live tier table, and confirm which fees apply to your pairs. | Visit exchange |
| Bitpanda cheapest fees ↗ | 0.25% | 0.25% | The standard brokerage app's ~1.49%-2.99% baked-in spread is much pricier than Fusion's 0.25% order book — switch to Fusion to get the low rate. | Visit exchange |
| Bit2Me cheapest fees ↗ | 0.15% | 0.25% | Use Bit2Me Pro (not the simple Wallet buy/sell) to get the low maker/taker rates; confirm your tier on the live table. | Visit exchange |
Crypto-assets are volatile and you can lose money. In the EU, crypto-asset services are now governed by the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, but crypto-assets still sit largely outside traditional investor-protection and deposit-guarantee schemes. Availability of specific products varies by country — always check that an exchange lawfully serves you before opening an account.
We rank by real cost, not by payout
The headline "0% fee" or "commission-free" claim rarely tells the whole story. The cost of a trade is the sum of several parts: the maker or taker fee on the order, the spread baked into a simple-buy flow, and any deposit or withdrawal fee when you move money in or out.
Our comparator pulls together these published figures so you can see an estimated total cost side by side, instead of comparing one exchange's order-book fee against another's simple-buy markup. We do not weight rankings by affiliate payout.
Every figure we show is taken from each exchange's published fee schedule. Fees change and vary by 30-day volume, asset, pair and region — always verify the current fees on the exchange's own site before you trade.
What the comparator does
Enter a rough monthly spot volume and the comparator estimates what your trades might cost across exchanges, using their published maker/taker fees. It is an estimate to help you compare — not a quote, and not a promise of the price you will pay.
We separate "simple buy" or instant-buy products (which usually carry a higher built-in markup) from "advanced" or pro order books (which usually have lower maker/taker fees). For many people that gap is the single biggest cost difference, so we make it visible.
We also note where an exchange is EU-based and EUR-native (Bitvavo, Bitpanda, Bit2Me), because for users in the EU and Spain that often means lower funding friction than a US-based venue.
How to use Tradefeely responsibly
Use Tradefeely to narrow down candidates and understand the cost mechanics — then do your own checks. Read each exchange's current fee schedule, terms and the regulatory disclosures for your country.
Lower fees are only one factor. Regulation, custody, security, supported assets and your own risk tolerance all matter, and none of them are captured by a single fee number.
When you sign up through a link on Tradefeely, we may earn a commission from the exchange at no extra cost to you. That never changes the published fees you see, and it does not influence how we rank by cost.
Read our methodology or open the full calculator. Fees last checked 2026-06-29.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Tradefeely investment or financial advice?
- No. Tradefeely is informational only and is not investment, financial, legal or tax advice. We are not an exchange. Crypto-assets are volatile and you can lose money. We cover spot trading only — no leverage or derivatives. Do your own research and consider professional advice for your situation.
- Where do your fee figures come from?
- Every figure is taken from each exchange's published fee schedule at the date we checked it. Fees change and vary by 30-day trading volume, asset, pair and region. Always verify the current fees on the exchange's own site before you trade.
- How does Tradefeely make money?
- We may earn an affiliate commission when you open an account through some of our links, at no extra cost to you. This does not change the published fees you see and does not influence our cost-based rankings. Availability varies by country, so check whether an exchange serves yours.