When buying Bitcoin, you might see “Zero Trading Fees” but notice the actual purchase price is higher than the market rate. This is due to “Spreads” (hidden transaction costs). We clarify the difference between trading fees and spreads.

Exchange (板取引) vs. Instant Buy (販売所)

1. Instant Buy (販売所) - High Cost Spreads

You buy directly from the exchange’s personal inventory.

• Fees: Advertised as “Free.”
• Spread: The difference between the buy and sell price is wide (often 2-5%), serving as a high hidden cost.

2. Order Book Exchange (取引所) - Low Cost

Users trade directly with other users via an active order book.

• Fees: Small, transparent maker/taker fees (typically 0.01% to 0.1%).
• Spread: Minimal, resulting in significantly lower purchasing costs.

结论: Which One to Use?

Always purchase crypto via the Order Book Exchange (取引所). Bypassing the instant buy button saves substantial capital over time.