# Fees and Limits

Transparency is core to Hype Market. Here is exactly what every trade costs and where the money goes.

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## Protocol Fee: 1% per Trade

Every trade on Hype Market pays a **1% protocol fee.**

This fee is applied automatically on every trade.&#x20;

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## Creator Fee: 0-2% per Trade

Market creators set their own fee between **0% and 2%** of trading volume. This fee is:

* Shown in the trade panel before confirmation
* Paid on top of the 1% protocol fee
* Sent directly to the market creator

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## Limits

* **Minimum trade size:** **$1** per buy or sell transaction.
* **Minimum initial liquidity (market creation):** **$500** to seed a new market.
* **Maximum trade size:** No protocol maximum. Limited only by available market liquidity.
* **Referral activation:** Requires a minimum deposit of **$10** into a market or protocol contract.
* **Withdrawal limits:** None. You can withdraw your full balance at any time.

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## FAQ

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<summary>Are there hidden fees?</summary>

No. The 1% protocol fee and the creator fee (if any) are the only fees. Both are shown before you confirm.

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<summary>Do I pay fees when I sell?</summary>

Yes. The same fees apply to both buy and sell transactions.

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<summary>Does the creator fee affect my HMark Points?</summary>

You earn 1 HMark Point per $1 of trading volume. The creator fee is separate and does not affect HP earned.

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