> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.trade.fun/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.trade.fun/getting-started/about-trade.fun/the-problem.md).

# The Problem

### The problem with traditional trading platforms

In the current landscape of crypto, most platforms follow a **value extraction** model. They charge high trading fees, **often up to 1% per transaction,** costing users thousands over time with no benefits. \
traditional platforms don't move fast enough to develop cutting edge tools leaving traders with missed opportunities to profit.

To date, over **$2 billion** has been extracted from the Solana ecosystem alone. Platforms such as Photon, BullX and Axiom have collected hundreds of millions in trading fees, while the broader trading community sees none of that value reinvested. In fact, more than **$1.5 million** is removed from the ecosystem **every single day** through platform fees, with no return to users or developers.

This model not only isolates traders but also stifles the growth and sustainability of the broader crypto market.

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