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Make fee drag explicit so scalp targets are not set inside the fee zone.
Launch Fee Break-even Move →Purpose
Make fee drag explicit so scalp targets are not set inside the fee zone.
When to use it
- You trade frequently on a fee-heavy venue
- You want break-even move % before entry
- You compare maker vs taker fee scenarios
- You combine with the profit calculator for full P&L
How to use it
- Enter fee percentages. Include both sides of the round-trip.
- Read required move. See how far price must travel to cover fees.
- Adjust strategy. Widen targets or reduce frequency if fees dominate.
- Add gas if on-chain. DEX round-trips pay gas too — check the gas tracker.
Benefits
- Stops fee-blind scalping
- Fast comparison across fee tiers
- Pairs with profit calculator
- Free local math
Pitfalls to avoid
- Spread and slippage add more drag
- Funding is separate on perps
- Promos and rebates change effective fees
- Estimate only
- Withdrawal flat fees can dominate tiny tickets
Fees first, narrative second
If your average edge is smaller than round-trip fees, volume only digs a hole. Use break-even before you automate a high-frequency idea.
When to use fee break-even vs profit calculator
Break-even asks how far price must move to cover round-trip percents. Profit calculator applies specific entry/exit prices. Compare venues first with exchange fee compare, then run this tool — see profit after fees.
Worked example: 0.4% in + 0.4% out needs more than 0.8% favorable move before you are flat — spreads can push that higher.
Common mistakes
Modeling maker fees while always taking; forgetting gas on DEX round-trips; setting take-profits inside the fee zone.
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Updated 2026-09-18. Educational only — not financial advice.