2026-01-05 11:20:28

$BTC The secret to spot trading isn't as complicated as you might think.

Recently, after completing a spot trading competition, my total trading volume reached 10.09 million USD. I initially thought that with such a large turnover, I should be able to make some profit, but after a careful calculation, I realized the truth — my gains are not "earned," but "saved."

Let's look at some numbers: over 10 million in trading volume, if calculated at standard fees, I would have paid over $7,300 in fees alone. But here’s the key point — the rebate. With a 50% rebate support, it directly cut my costs by $3,809. Plus, with the competition rewards, after accounting for slippage, I ended up with $1,084.

Sounds pretty good? Actually, this is where the problem lies.

Most traders don’t realize the power of rebates at all. With the same trading volume and market conditions, those who understand how to leverage rebate mechanisms can end up with results several times better than those who don’t. Exchange fees are not small money — especially when your trading volume is large, every percentage point is a real cost.

So next time you trade, make sure to calculate your cost structure clearly. This trick is much more accurate than guessing market trends.

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GasFeeVictim

· 01-08 07:46

Over 10 million in transactions and only earning 1,084? That's what you call "savings in profit" haha, I'm cracking up.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 01-07 02:19

Now I understand, the key to making money is not losing money.

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airdrop_whisperer

· 01-05 11:50

Oh my god, this is the real truth... I used to be that kind of fool who didn't know about the rebate.

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0xOverleveraged

· 01-05 11:49

Haha, this is the core of trading. Most people are focused on candlestick charts, but end up being completely cut by transaction fees.

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WalletDoomsDay

· 01-05 11:41

Bro, I really respect this logic. Saving money is indeed more healing than making money. --- Most people are really just giving away commissions for free, still blindly trading and holding. --- $1084 sounds okay, but think about the trading volume... that return rate is a bit disappointing. --- Don't make reckless moves before fully understanding the cost structure; this is much more reliable than technical analysis. --- So, making money in spot trading = enough trading volume + maximum rebate, and the market trend is actually secondary? That's interesting. --- Every time I see someone with huge trading volume still losing money, I want to ask if they haven't turned on the rebate. --- Cut from 7300 halfway, and that difference is free money... How miserable must those brothers be who didn't get rebates.

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OfflineNewbie

· 01-05 11:40

Wow, over 10 million in trading volume and only earning 1084? This is the gap between retail investors and professionals.

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MemeCoinSavant

· 01-05 11:38

ngl the real thesis here is just... don't get rekt by fees lmao. half the traders i know are basically donating to exchanges without even realizing it

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StealthMoon

· 01-05 11:33

Hey, to be honest, most people really don't understand how to play the rebate part properly; it's just a waste of money.

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· 01-05 11:23

Market predictions are uncertain, but saving on costs is essential—that's the right way to go.

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