2026-01-17 16:23:33

The CEO of the data analysis platform Nansen, Alex Svanevik, recently criticized the trading fees of a certain compliant platform on social media, saying, "1.2% fee rate? That's just incredible." Based on the account information he shared, his trading level was upgraded from the original standard tier to Intro 1, with the new taker fee adjusted to 1.2% and the maker fee at 0.6%. This fee level is determined by the platform based on the number of trades or position size over the past 30 days. To be honest, a 120 basis point taker fee is indeed not low for frequent traders. For those who trade daily, such fees can directly impact returns, especially during periods of low market volatility, where transaction fees may become the biggest cost pressure.

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AirdropBlackHole

· 01-20 03:34

1.2% fee? What is this platform thinking, trying to wipe out retail investors directly? --- Alex is right, this fee rate is outrageous. Trading is not worth it anymore, might as well just relax. --- It's ridiculous. In a calm market, all the fees eat up the profits. Who can stand this? --- Upgraded and now more expensive? That logic is just perfect. Is the platform trying to drive users away? --- 120 basis points, tsk tsk. If this continues, even small retail investors like us should consider shifting. --- Why does higher trading volume mean higher fees? Is this punishing active users? --- Even compliant platforms are starting to cut into retail profits. It seems no one can be trusted. --- 1.2% directly kills the livelihood of all small profitable trades. Brilliant. --- This fee rate is even more outrageous than some exchanges. Laugh out loud.

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OnchainDetective

· 01-19 11:44

Wait, I need to analyze the logic behind this... Reassess in 30 days? Alex's level actually increased? That doesn't make sense, usually an upgrade should mean a lower fee rate, but now they are cutting it back to 1.2%... According to on-chain data, there might be a deeper fee adjustment mechanism behind this. The taker fee has increased from a low level to 120 basis points, which is an unusual trading pattern. I need to see what kind of trading volume he has done over the past month to be handled like this...

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OnchainHolmes

· 01-17 16:53

1.2%？This fee logic is really outrageous, even Nansen's CEO has complained about it. --- When the market is stagnant, the fee becomes a vampire. Trading like this is really a loss. --- Intro Level 1 can be this laggy? It feels like the platform is secretly squeezing users. --- A挂单 fee of only 0.6% is already considered generous; doubling the taker fee—who can bear that? --- Re-evaluate every 30 days. This mechanism is really "smartly" designed. --- 120 basis points directly eat into profits. No wonder big players are fleeing. --- Why does the fee rate increase when trading volume is higher? I just can't understand this logic. --- Even big influencers are complaining, which shows this matter is really hard to figure out.

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RektRecorder

· 01-17 16:52

1.2%? This fee rate is too harsh, might as well just steal money directly --- Alex is right to complain, who can stand this? The transaction fee eats up half of the profit --- The fee rate on compliant platforms is so outrageous, no wonder everyone is switching to DEX --- Wait, leveling up actually results in higher fees? I really don't understand this logic --- Basically, the larger the trading volume, the more you're ripped off. Truly incredible --- 120 basis points for order execution? Forget it, I'll just buy some coins and hold them --- Even Nansen's CEO is complaining, which shows this issue can't be fixed, pass --- When the market is good, it's still acceptable. Now with these fees, all profits are gone

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MEV_Whisperer

· 01-17 16:52

1.2% taker fee? Who can tolerate that? It's a direct bloodshed.

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HackerWhoCares

· 01-17 16:49

1.2%? How much trading volume does that fee require? It directly eats into the profit.

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MEVHunterNoLoss

· 01-17 16:44

1.2%？This platform is a bit ruthless, completely eating traders' profits. --- Wait, upgrading to Intro 1 actually results in higher fees? Who designed this logic? It's a bit absurd. --- Alex has already complained, which clearly hits the nerve. 120 basis points for market making, a thin-profit activity, really can't hold up. --- When the market is volatile, trading fees are the profit killer. I’ve been cut like this before. --- No, why does doing more trades mean higher fees? Does this platform want to discourage trading? --- Is 1.2% taker fee really that high for compliance? Are there other options? Let’s see where it can go. --- This increase in fees directly pushes active users away, making it uncomfortable for themselves.

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