> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://trenchexchange.gitbook.io/trench-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://trenchexchange.gitbook.io/trench-docs/trading-basics/fees.md). # Fees ### Trading Fees Most trading platforms charge fees for providing execution, infrastructure, and liquidity access. Depending on the trading product, different types of fees may apply. *** ### Platform Fees (Trench Fees) Trench charges a platform fee for facilitating trades and providing access to trading infrastructure. #### Spot Trading * Up to 1% of the transaction amount #### Perpetual Trading * Total taker fee: 0.085% * Trench fee component: 0.04% * Remaining fee is charged by the underlying exchange infrastructure #### Example For a $100 Spot trade: * Up to $1 is charged as a trading fee For a $100 Perpetual trade: * $0.085 is charged in total fees * $0.04 represents the Trench fee component #### Note Trench provides 35% cashback on eligible trading fees, reducing your effective trading costs. *** ### Network Fees (Gas) Network fees are paid directly to the blockchain for processing transactions. * Required for on-chain Spot trades * Varies based on network activity * Not controlled by Trench Perpetual trading may not require blockchain settlement for every action and therefore may not incur traditional network fees. *** ### Priority Fees Priority fees help transactions get processed faster on-chain. * Higher fee → faster execution * Useful during launches or periods of heavy activity Primarily applicable to Spot trading. *** ### Bribes / Tips Bribes, also known as tips, are optional fees that improve a transaction's likelihood of being included faster. * Common in competitive trading environments * Helps transactions get prioritized over others Primarily applicable to Spot trading. *** ### Launchpad Tax Some tokens include a built-in tax determined by the launchpad or token creator. * Applied automatically during buy and sell transactions * Varies by platform and token mechanics * Not controlled by Trench #### Examples * Bags (Solana) → approximately 2% * Bonk.fun (Solana) → approximately 0.3%–1.25% Launchpad taxes may vary based on: * Bonding curve stage * Launchpad rules * Token design Applicable only to supported Spot assets. *** ### Why Fees Matter Trading costs can impact: * Entry price * Exit profitability * Execution speed * Overall trading performance Understanding each cost component helps you make better execution decisions. *** ### Summary * Platform fee → paid to Trench * Network fee → paid to blockchain validators * Priority fee → paid for faster transaction processing * Bribes / tips → paid to improve transaction priority * Launchpad tax → determined by launchpad or token creator * Perpetual exchange fee → charged by the underlying exchange infrastructure --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://trenchexchange.gitbook.io/trench-docs/trading-basics/fees.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.