Fee Schedule
GaiaEx maintains a transparent, competitive fee structure with no hidden charges. All fees are disclosed before transaction confirmation.
Fee Schedule
| Type | Taker Fee | Maker Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetuals | 0.0675% | 0.0300% |
| Spot | 0.0675% | 0.0300% |
Settlement & Funding
Funding Interval
Every 1 hour
Settlement
USDC
No Hidden Charges
All applicable fees are displayed before you confirm a transaction. Blockchain network fees (gas) are separate and determined by the underlying network — they are not controlled by GaiaEx. Fees are non-refundable once transactions are executed on-chain.
Understand the trade before you place it
DCA Crypto: Dollar-Cost Averaging Explained
Learn crypto DCA with a three-purchase BTC example, average-cost calculations, fees and a comparison with investing the full amount at once.
Crypto Custody Models
Self-custody means the user controls the keys that move assets.
Slippage and Price Impact
In practice, slippage and price impact is where execution cost changes with liquidity and trade size.