How Does eToro's 1% Crypto Fee Work?

Written by Mike Druttman

Reviewed by Nadav Zelver

eToro charges a 1% fee when you buy crypto and another 1% when you sell. It’s rolled right into the market price the moment you open your position.

Here's an example:

Say you drop $1,000 into Bitcoin. eToro skims $10 off the top. That’s your entry fee. When you sell, they take another 1% based on whatever the market price is at that moment. If your crypto’s still worth $1,000, that’s another $10 out. So all in, you’re looking at a $20 round-trip cost or 2% of your original investment.

Where That Fee Shows Up

These fees aren’t hiding anywhere. They’re baked into the price you see on the platform. That’s why your profit and loss (P&L) will look a little in the red right after you open a position. It’s already accounting for both the buy and future sell fees. As prices shift, so will your P&L.

Why It’s Actually Simple

What I appreciate here is the transparency. That 1% covers everything: commission, handling, the works. No mental math required. You see what it costs from the start.

Now sure, eToro’s fee might be higher than some crypto-only exchanges. But for many investors, features like regulated custody and insurance coverage make that extra cost easier to justify. You're paying for peace of mind, not just the trade.