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spread
Coverage of spread in the Nexus archive.
- Trading with 400k
A trader is attempting to trade 400k on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like GMX and HyperLiquid using SOL and ARB, but faces challenges due to large spreads and high funding/borrow fees that hinder scalp and leverage trading.
- The real crypto fee is not the fee table
The article highlights that while trading fees are often compared among crypto exchanges, hidden costs like spread, slippage, funding rates, withdrawal routes, and liquidity significantly impact overall expenses. It argues for evaluating the full cost from deposit to withdrawal rather than focusing solely on fee tables.