Many people trade by only watching the market ups and downs, but they overlook an invisible cost killer—transaction fees. Especially for traders who frequently open and close positions, the small profits they think they earn are often eaten up by fees in no time.

Forget high-frequency trading; even if you’re just slowly trading with small positions, the fees add up over a year. Spot trading has fees, contract trading has fees, and funding costs are an ongoing expense. The most frustrating part is that many people are completely unaware of how much they are actually paying in fees.

Want to find out exactly how much you've paid? For spot trading, just check your bill—transaction details. For contracts, look at today’s profit and loss and funding fee statements; it’s clear at a glance. Many veteran traders see these numbers and get scared—some pay nearly as much in fees in a month as their principal.

**The key is, this money can actually be saved.** Both contract and spot trading support rebate programs, with no category restrictions. The system automatically refunds the rebate to your account, so you don’t have to worry about it. Small position traders can save hundreds of USD each month, and high-frequency traders can save over a thousand USD monthly. This money is rightfully yours; not claiming it is truly a loss.

Here are the most common questions about rebates, and I’ll clarify them all:

**Is there a limit to rebate timing?** No. As long as you haven’t unlinked, and continue trading on the platform, rebates remain valid indefinitely—there’s no time limit, it’s permanent.

**Why do some veteran users not receive rebates?** This is indeed a trap. You need to enter an invitation code when registering to enjoy rebates; it can’t be added later. If you’re an old player wanting rebates, you’ll have to re-register an account.

**Is a 20% rebate rate too low?** Industry standards are generally around this range; those claiming 30% on the marketplace are usually scams. 20% is already a genuine discount.

In short, trading costs are controllable, depending on whether you actively optimize them. Grasping this point, you can save at least a few hundred USD each year, which is quite significant for long-term traders.