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Poloniex Ditches Trading Fees in Bold Crypto Move

Poloniex Ditches Trading Fees in Bold Crypto Move

Justin Sun's Poloniex exchange eliminates all trading fees, shaking up the crypto market amid zero-fee strategies from rivals like Crypto.com.

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Poloniex just axed all trading fees, a game-changer announced by TRON founder Justin Sun on Twitter. The exchange, under Sun's ownership since his 2019 acquisition, now lets users trade over 400 cryptocurrencies without costs eating into profits.

Sun's Strategic Overhaul

Sun grabbed Poloniex through Polo Digital Assets after Circle's 2018 buyout aimed to polish its compliance image with Goldman Sachs backing. This zero-fee pivot mirrors tactics from platforms like Crypto.com, boosting volume but squeezing margins. Traders flock to fee-free havens, yet sustainability questions loom as exchanges chase market share in volatile crypto landscapes.

Revenue estimates peg Poloniex's earnings modestly, but Sun's move could ignite user growth. Historically, such strategies propelled adoption during bull runs, blending accessibility with aggressive expansion.


Justin Sun 孙宇晨

@justinsuntron

Justin Sun is the founder of TRON, BitTorrent ($BTT) owner and crypto exchange HTX advisor