AI trading is booming, but are fees the last straw?
Recently, scrolling through Twitter and forums, it’s all about AI Agent trading, AI quant, AI copy trading~ Feels like if you’re not rolling with an AI bot, you can’t even say you’re trading anymore 😂
But there’s a question that everyone seems to be dodging—these AI bots are opening and closing trades like crazy, dozens or even hundreds a day, have you calculated the fees? Binance futures taker fee is 0.05%, so opening and closing a position costs you 0.1%. If you’re making 50 trades a day, let’s say you’re in profit~ that’s a big chunk of your gains gone by the end of the month...
You read that right, your AI bot might not even be making you money, and the fees are draining you dry.
Take teacher @拉哪 as an example, they turned 100U into hundreds of thousands, what’s the secret? Low win rate with a high risk-reward ratio, holding positions for a long time, not relying on high-frequency trading. The real money-makers are those traders who take fewer but more precise trades, with minimal fee impact.
In contrast, most AI bots are opening and closing dozens of times a day, pocketing pennies, and the fees take a huge cut first. When you do the math, the AI is making less than the fees 😂. What’s even crazier is that AI trading comes with extra charges—API TOKEN, strategy subscriptions, profit-sharing, and so on. Stacking it all up...
The whales are loving this situation~ You think you’re making money with AI, but really you’re working for the exchanges and AI giants.
The reality is—those really profiting from AI trading are the institutions with enough capital to get maker rates and have their own infrastructure. Retail traders with a few hundred U running an AI bot are likely just contributing to the fees.
I’m not saying AI trading doesn’t have potential; it definitely does. But at this stage, for the average person, rather than spending energy on fiddling with AI bots, it’s better to first clarify your own trading logic. AI is a tool, not a money printer. If you use the tool well, it can amplify your advantages, but if you misuse it, it’ll only speed up your way to zero~
To be honest, rather than burning cash on AI bot fees, it’s better to lower the fees themselves. I’ve got a permanent fully automated fee rebate program, invitation code: xx2026
Whether you’re trading manually or running a bot, at least you can save on fees. A high-frequency trader might save more in a month than your AI bot earns 🤷
These fees are the straw that breaks the camel's back; it’s not the camel that’s getting crushed, it’s those still dreaming of riches.
I have never dared to write this piece because the experiences of the past year have truly made me want to escape.
The decline trend at the beginning of 2025 took away my faith in the bull market and the numbers in my account. When I got up that day and saw that cold red -100%, my first reaction was that I hadn't woken up and my eyes were blurry.... It took away not only some numbers but also my trading confidence and personal self-esteem. So I began to doubt myself, gradually lost my sense of self, kept sinking deeper, and started to hate #ETH $ETH ...
The big coin has been sliding down from around 78200 to just above 76000, dropping almost 3% during the day, and the volume has shrunk ridiculously, with a volume ratio of only 0.38. Everyone's just watching and hesitant to make a move.
The 4-hour RSI has already dropped to 39, so the short-term outlook is indeed weak~ but the daily RSI is still around 59, indicating we’re not at panic levels on the higher time frames yet.
Funding rates have been negative for three consecutive periods, meaning shorts are paying up, and the long-to-short ratio favors shorts as well. Market sentiment is very cautious; everyone is waiting for a clear direction.
The 76000 level is close to this week's low; holding this level is crucial~ if it breaks down, things could look grim.
Over in altcoin land, ZKJ shot up 141% today, with the 4-hour RSI hitting a crazy 91. I really admire those brave souls who chase after that move 😂 But with an RSI of 91, who knows who’ll be left holding the bag.
$ETH is also weak, sitting at 2275, with a 4-hour RSI of 40, mirroring the big coin’s behavior~
Overall, it’s just a scenario of shrinking volume and bearish sentiment, not much else to say~ Tomorrow we’ll see if 76000 can stabilize; if it does, we might see a bounce, but if it breaks, we’ll be looking for further support down below.
It’s only Tuesday, and this week has already been a grind, so let’s see how the next few days pan out 🥲
The funding rate has been negative for three consecutive periods, and the long-to-short ratio is below 1 across the board.
Translated: There are more bears than bulls in the market, everyone is betting on further drops~
But interestingly, Bitcoin has been grinding around the 76k mark for several days now, and it just won't drop.
Every time retail traders are all bearish, you know what the whales love to do, right? 😂
Not saying a reversal is guaranteed, but with a negative funding rate and crowded shorts, historically, the probability of a short squeeze is quite high.
On the other hand, it’s outrageous; while Bitcoin is bottoming out, $DAM surged 130% in one day, $ZKJ doubled, and $PRL increased by 60%.
The majors are stagnant while the altcoins are flying, what does that indicate? Speculative capital hasn’t left; it’s just that they’re not daring to touch the big players and instead are off gambling on low market cap coins~
Honestly, the toughest spot right now is for those holding shorts but too scared to add to their position.
It’s not dropping, but it’s not rising either; it’s pure death consolidation, really torturous.
Personally, I prefer not to open positions repeatedly in this kind of market.
I’ll wait for a clear direction before making moves; no need to pay those fees~
$BTC is ranging and while that happens, altcoins start flying off the charts~
Bitcoin is consolidating around 77000 with low volume, and the 4H RSI is only at 44, so the short-term outlook is weak, nothing much to say about it. But check out the altcoins, the divergence is insane.
$DAM doubled in a day with a 132% pump, volume is decent at 400 million, but would you dare chase that? The RSI hasn’t hit extreme levels yet, which is even scarier, indicating that the whales are still controlling the market. $PRL shot up 55%, but with a 4H RSI already at 82, it’s seriously overbought; chasing that now is likely just giving someone else a ride.
On the flip side, $GWEI dropped 22%, $M fell 15% with an RSI of 22, which is outright oversold; these small caps can really drop without reason.
To put it bluntly, we’re seeing a classic scenario of Bitcoin ranging → funds bouncing around → whales pumping altcoins to cash out. To my brothers feeling FOMO from the gains, stay calm; in this kind of market, chasing the highs and lows will just get you hurt~ Better to wait for Bitcoin to pick a direction first.
4H RSI shot up to 82~ This kind of aggressive pump is fun to watch, but jumping in now is likely just donating to the whales.
With a volume of $360 million, it’s not pure air control~ But with a double-up in one day, it’s hard to believe they won’t dump afterwards.
Now looking at $PRL, it’s up 51% with an RSI of 81.6, also severely overbought.
Both coins have RSI above 80+~ This is the death trap of chasing pumps. Diving in now is like gambling.
Bitcoin is still hovering below EMA7 at 76,800~ The majors haven’t stabilized yet, and altcoins are buzzing like this. Just feels off.
In this market, better to wait for a pullback~ Don’t let the FOMO from the green make you chase the highs. It might feel good for a moment but can lead to being bagged in a burning pit 🥲
Exchange rate 0.0298, Auntie is probing the bottom line again~
Honestly, watching ETH lately has been a bit exhausting. At least BTC is holding around 77000, but Auntie has slid down to 2301, with the 4-hour RSI at 43 and the daily at just 44.5, both periods looking pretty weak~
This exchange rate thing is struggling to hold above 0.03. The faith of ETH holders is really being chipped away. On the 4-hour chart, the price has already dropped below EMA7 (2308) and EMA25 (2322), so the short-term trend is clearly bearish with not much to clean up.
The daily EMA25 at 2271 can still hold for a bit, but if that breaks, we’re really looking at 2200~
On the ecosystem side, things aren't looking great either, with LDO down almost 10% today. Even the staking leaders are struggling, and funds are continuously flowing out of the ETH ecosystem. The funding rate has been negative for a while, and the bearish sentiment is strong.
Resistance above at 2320~2400 Support below at 2270 and 2200
Good Monday morning~ Bitcoin retraced from 79k to around 77.3k, showing some fatigue.
On the 4-hour chart, both EMA7 and EMA25 are hovering at 77.4-77.6k, with the price just below, suggesting a short-term weakness.
The funding rate has been negative for three consecutive periods, meaning shorts are paying up~ indicating a bearish market sentiment, but this is when you need to be cautious about a short squeeze.
Long/short ratio is at 0.86, with shorts in the lead, and open interest still at 98k BTC, everyone is betting on direction.
4H RSI is at 47.2, stuck in limbo, while the daily RSI is at a healthy 63.8.
Volume is very low, with a vol ratio of only 0.04, both buyers and sellers are on the sidelines, no one wants to take the first move.
Personally, I still lean towards this being a consolidation range, oscillating between 76k-79k~ the real direction will emerge once we see some volume breakout.
It's Monday, so don't rush in, let the bullets fly for a bit.
$BTC The market tried to break 80k twice but couldn't get through, making it even riskier. The U.S. market is also showing weakness; if we can't bounce back to 78k after this shakeout, then this bull run might be over.
It's time to get ready to short immediately. Cancel any short orders above 80k and switch to market orders to get in and lock in a position for analysis.
After all, the downside potential is just too significant.
Big Daddy has been bouncing between 77.4k and 79.4k today, finally closing around 77800, with the 4-hour RSI sitting right at 50, indicating a standoff between bulls and bears.
Interestingly, the last funding rate turned negative, meaning shorts are now paying the longs – this suggests that more traders are going short in the short term, yet the price hasn't really dropped. This divergence could either signal a false breakout or that shorts are about to get liquidated.
Volume was only 0.69 times the usual, typical for a Monday when folks are still waking up.
The altcoin market is even weaker, with RSI just above 40, and the price at 2318 looks lackluster.
On the alt side, there's a severe divergence – DAM doubled in a day, up 127%, while AIN and PRL are both up 44%, and the AI narrative is still hot. However, ORCA tanked by 29% and MASK also crashed by 23%. It's a classic case of a zero-sum game with some going crazy up and others taking a hard hit.
Overall, it feels like Big Daddy is hesitating in front of the 79.5k 7-day high. Without volume, a breakout is tough. The lower support at 77.4k is today’s low and also the position of the daily EMA7; if it holds, we’re good, but if not, we might have to retest around the 75k area.
Anyway, it’s Monday, no rush – let the bullets fly for a bit.~
In a single day, it skyrocketed by 48%, and the 4-hour RSI shot up to 84~
Guys, let's keep it cool. For a small cap coin with a market cap of 180 million, this pump smells heavily of whale manipulation. If retail traders dive in now, it’s highly likely they’re just giving the big players a free ride; the script is already written, waiting for you to enter.
An RSI in the overbought zone isn’t a joke; chasing long at 84.3 is just asking for trouble~
Additionally, $SWARMS also jumped 31%, with an RSI of 81, also in the overbought zone. The AI hype has been going around in circles, and each time, retail ends up picking up the tab.
Look at the cautionary tale of $ORCA, which crashed 30% today with a trading volume of 500 million dollars driven by panic selling. Don’t even think about bottom fishing during such a volume sell-off; it’s only after the big players unload that it’ll be your turn to scoop up some deals~
Today, altcoins are severely polarized; the ones that pump are overbought while the ones that dump are crashing. It’s a tough call on either side. Just sit back and watch the show 😂
$BTC pushed up to 79455 over the weekend but pulled back again – now it’s hovering around 77735.
The 4-hour RSI is at 49.5, completely neutral, while the daily RSI is at 66.3, which is still healthy and hasn't hit overbought levels yet.
Honestly, the volume has been shrinking these past couple of days, with a volume ratio of just 0.67; neither bulls nor bears seem eager to make a move – the funding rate is almost zero, even slightly negative, indicating a lack of directional consensus in the market.
Interestingly, short positions outnumber long positions significantly, with a long/short ratio around 0.67; if a big bullish candle comes in, the shorts might have to throw in the towel.
Right now, we’re stuck below the 4-hour EMA7 (78030), grinding it out, while the daily EMA7 is holding at 77450. In the short term, it’s all about whether we can reclaim above 78000 to get back in rhythm.
Support: 77400, 74800 Resistance: 79500, 80000
Let’s see what direction unfolds when the Asian session kicks off on Monday – this low-volume consolidation isn’t something to rush into.
Bitcoin had another day of deathly oscillation, stuck in the range of 77100-78182, a thousand bucks going back and forth. Volume shrank down to only 20% of usual. It's the weekend, you know how it goes.
Interestingly, the funding rate turned negative, with shorts paying the longs. The long/short ratio has been hovering between 0.75-0.8, with shorts in control, yet the price just won't drop. This structure is quite subtle~
This week, Bitcoin rallied from 73669 to 79444, then came back to hover around 78k. Daily RSI is at 68, not yet in overbought territory. EMA7 is holding above 77k. Overall structure leans bullish, but it just can't seem to break above 80k, being held down tightly.
On the altcoin front, things were lively today. $ORCA shot up 70%, with RSI hitting 83. Chasing after such violent pumps often leads to becoming a bag holder 🤡. $KAT dropped 28%, $HYPER fell 23%, and yet again, we have a fresh batch of retail tears.
$AITAI2332 is lukewarm, just tagging along with Bitcoin.
It's the last night of the weekend. Tomorrow, as the Asian session opens, we might see some directional choices. This 80k level will have to give us an answer sooner or later—either a breakout to new highs or a false breakout that washes traders out. Personally, I lean towards building up momentum before a breakout~
Alright, that's it for today. Get some rest, and see you tomorrow 💁
Weekend trading continues to see low volume fluctuations~
Bitcoin's been hovering around 77900 for a whole day with a 24h fluctuation of less than 1500 bucks. 4H RSI is sitting at 54.7, not really moving either way.
Today, altcoins are quite lively. $ORCA A massive pump of 70% with RSI shooting up to 83; chasing in now means you're the bag holder. $OPG Volume surged from the bottom, pushing up 30%. Now that's a solid play—lots of room to grow from the bottom. $KAT On the flip side, a sharp drop of 28%; those who chased the highs yesterday are getting wrecked today.
Funding rates are slightly negative, with a long/short ratio of 0.80, favoring shorts a bit. But Bitcoin's position here is pretty awkward—there's resistance at 79400 above and support at 73600 below. The weekend will likely just see more grinding.
ETH is at 2332, just following Bitcoin with no independent movement.
Don't get itchy fingers and start opening random positions this weekend; let's wait for Monday's volume to kick in first~
The big coin has been bouncing between 77100-78180 today, with a fluctuation of less than $1100. The typical weekend death shake is here 😂, and the volume is only about 20% of usual, even the whales aren't keen to make a move.
However, looking at the big picture, this week has actually been decent~ It rallied from 73669 to hold above 78000 now, with the EMA7 and EMA25 providing support below, and the bullish structure remains intact.
Funding rates have slightly turned negative, with a few more shorts than longs, the long/short ratio is around 0.76~ This indicates there’s still some divergence in the market, with quite a few traders choosing to short at this level, betting on a pullback.
On the altcoin side, things are lively today, $ORCA shot up by 74% 🤯, with RSI hitting 84. Jumping into such a one-day double is likely just playing the bagholder. $MASK also rose by 34%, RSI at 85, similarly seriously overbought.
On the downside, $KAT dropped by 28%, $TRADOOR fell by 20%, and RSI is down to 20—small caps really don’t hold back on the way down.
On weekends, let’s not overdo it~ The big coin's peak this week is at 79400, whether it can break through will depend on volume returning during the weekdays. The 77000-77100 range has been tested multiple times today and held up; short-term it acts as support.
Alright, I'm going to lay down now, weekends are meant for chilling 🥲
Big Daddy (Bitcoin) had another day of narrow fluctuations, bouncing between 77100 and 78180, with volume drying up—typical for the weekend.
Interestingly, shorts keep piling on, with a long/short ratio of 0.75-0.80, showing dominance in the short side, but the price just won't budge~ this setup is actually quite risky, not for the bulls, but for the bears 😂
Funding rates are slightly negative, with shorts paying to maintain their positions, while Big Daddy holds steady around 78000 with EMA lines supporting from below. Daily RSI is at 68, not quite in the overbought zone yet.
Altcoins are lively today, with $ORCA shooting up 73%, RSI hitting 85—chasing bros, be careful~ $MASK also rose 32%, both of these have seriously overbought RSIs.
On the flip side, we have $KAT dropping 29% and $TRADOOR down 25%, with RSIs at 20—classic pump and dump rotation, those chasing highs just got harvested again.
That’s the weekend scene, Big Daddy remains unmoved while altcoins do their own thing~ next Monday's open is crucial; if shorts keep piling on, we might see another short squeeze coming.
Alright, enjoy the last night of the weekend, see you next week~