Editorial
Analysis
Long-form work on crypto exchange fees and affiliate programs, oldest first.
01How cashback actually reaches you, from fill to balanceReal-time settlement is not instant. Attribution, settlement and payout — and where trades commonly go missing.
02Is chasing VIP tiers worth it? Break-even at three thresholdsOn the current ladder, below 2M USDT a month the cashback beats the tier.
03Does funding count as a cost? Pricing a perp position in fullFees are half the bill. Fold in 30 days of funding and the venues reorder.
04Maker or taker: the order habit that cuts a blended fee by 40%Same monthly volume. Move a third of your market orders to limit orders and the blended rate falls from 6.5 bps to 4.
05Six crypto exchange affiliate programs, line by line: who actually pays 80%How each affiliate dashboard defines the commission base, whether it stacks with VIP discounts, and what quietly shrinks during a campaign.