Updated: 2026-02-20
Compare maker and taker fee costs per trade and per month so you can see how order type affects your bottom line. The calculator is free and intentionally simple so you can plan trades quickly without skipping risk logic.
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Compare maker and taker fee costs per trade and per month so you can see how order type affects your bottom line.
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Outputs are only as accurate as your inputs.
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$240 / mo saved
Enter your inputs before you place the trade, not after. Pre-trade planning is where calculators create value.
Use realistic values based on your actual execution conditions. If you understate slippage, fees, or stop distance, output quality collapses.
Document the result inside your journal so you can compare planned vs realized outcomes during review.
Maker orders add liquidity to the order book (limit orders that rest). Taker orders remove liquidity (market orders or limits that cross the spread). Exchanges charge less for makers because resting orders improve book depth.
The gap between maker and taker rates is small per trade but compounds fast when you trade frequently or with leverage. This calculator translates the rate difference into dollars so you can see the real cost.
Most preventable losses come from skipping one simple calculation when markets move fast. This tool enforces the minimum math needed for disciplined execution.
The value compounds when used consistently. One correct risk decision rarely changes a year; repeated correct decisions usually do.
Tie calculator output to your strategy tags so you can evaluate whether your planning assumptions match live performance.
Use this tool at planning time, then compare outcome quality in weekly review sessions.
If planned and realized values diverge, investigate execution behavior before adjusting strategy logic.
Pair this with one behavior correction each week for compounding improvement.
Using unrealistic inputs because they feel better emotionally.
Changing parameters mid-trade to justify staying in a bad position.
Treating one output as a signal to trade rather than a risk filter.
Yes. The calculator is free and available without signup.
Maker fees apply to orders that add liquidity — typically limit orders that rest on the book. Taker fees apply to orders that remove liquidity — market orders or aggressive limits that fill immediately. Maker fees are almost always lower because exchanges want more resting liquidity.
Fees are calculated on notional value, not margin. At 10× leverage a $1,000 margin position controls $10,000 notional, so fees are 10× what they would be on a $1,000 spot trade. This makes fee optimization more important as leverage increases.
Outputs are only as accurate as inputs. Use realistic assumptions and review planned vs realized values weekly.
Yes. You can pair tool outputs with your review workflow and setup tags for better post-trade diagnostics.
See plans and run one weekly review loop with Tiltless: edges, leaks, and enforceable next actions.
