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Fee & slippage drag calculator

Model maker vs taker round-trip cost drag, VIP fee tiers, post-only execution savings, and expected trade slippage.

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Maker vs taker fee and slippage drag

Compares total execution friction across order types and liquidity tiers.

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Total estimated round-trip friction and maker execution savings

Round-trip friction = Notional × (Entry Fee + Exit Fee + 2 × Slippage)

Compares aggressive taker market execution against passive post-only maker fills. Negative maker fees represent rebates paid directly to the liquidity provider. Companion guides: Maker Rebates and VIP Fee Tiers · Perpetual DEX vs CEX Execution Comparison.

cumulative fee drag: maker rebate strategy vs taker market order strategyComparison of cumulative execution friction across 100 round-trip trades ($20,000 notional on $10,000 equity) showing how taker fees erode 20% of capital while maker orders preserve edge. CUMULATIVE FRICTION ACROSS 100 ROUND TRIPS ($20,000 NOTIONAL · $10,000 EQUITY) Aggressive Taker-Taker 0.05% + 0.05% (10 bps R/T) −$2,000 (−20.0% Equity Drag) Hybrid Maker-Taker 0.01% + 0.05% (6 bps R/T) −$1,200 (−12.0% Equity Drag) Passive Maker-Maker 0.01% + 0.01% (2 bps R/T) −$400 (−4.0% Drag · Saves $1,600) Model your exact maker/taker split in the Fee & Slippage Drag Calculator before deploying high-turnover strategies
Comparison of cumulative execution friction across 100 round-trip trades ($20,000 notional on $10,000 equity) showing how taker fees erode 20% of capital while maker orders preserve edge. Illustrative teaching diagram · not live market data
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