Newton : A Data-Rich Breakdown. Fees, Ratings & Analysis.
Canada
About Newton
The Good
- • 100% free CAD deposits and withdrawals via Interac e-Transfer and EFT.
- • Subsidizes the first $5 of blockchain network gas fees for crypto withdrawals every day.
- • "Signature Program" drops trading fees to a flat 0.50% for high-volume traders.
The Bad
- • Standard retail trading fees are relatively high, ranging from 1.00% to 1.60% depending on the asset.
- • Aggressively monetizes staking by retaining 100% of user MEV rewards and Execution Income.
- • Wire withdrawals under $10,000 carry a flat $35 penalty fee.
Detailed Fee Structure
Updated 2026| Fee Type | Network / Method | Cost |
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Trading Fee
Standard trading fees range from 1.00% to 1.60% depending on the asset tier. Drops to a 0.50% fixed fee for Diamond tier users ($2M+ volume).
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Standard
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0.500% - 1.600% |
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Fiat Deposit
Free CAD deposits via Interac e-Transfer. Wire transfers are free for $10k+ (otherwise a $35 fee applies).
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Standard
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Free |
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Fiat Withdrawal
Free CAD withdrawals via Interac e-Transfer and EFT. Wire withdrawals under $10k incur a $35 fee.
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Standard
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Free |
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Crypto Withdrawal
Newton covers the first $5 of network gas fees per day. BTC and ETH have unique Speed Lanes (Fast Lane costs $10 CAD + network fee).
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Standard
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Dynamic |
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Staking Commission
Staking commissions range from 5% (DOT, ATOM) to 15% (ETH). Newton also retains 100% of MEV rewards and Execution Income.
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Standard
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5.000% - 15.000% |
Platform Features
FINTRAC Registered
Registered with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) as a Money Services Business, ensuring strict AML/ATF compliance.
Allows External Transfers
Full self-custody support enabling seamless withdrawals and deposits to personal hardware or software wallets.
Based in Canada
Headquartered and operated entirely within Canada, ensuring adherence to local jurisdictional laws and data sovereignty.
Auto-Invest (DCA)
Automated dollar-cost averaging (DCA) functionality for disciplined, recurring portfolio accumulation.
SOC 2 / ISO 27001 Certified
Adheres to enterprise-grade security frameworks, independently audited for SOC 2 Type 2 and/or ISO 27001 compliance.
Instant Interac Deposits
Optimized payment rails providing near-instantaneous CAD deposits and withdrawals via Interac e-Transfer.
Mobile App (iOS/Android)
Fully optimized, native iOS and Android applications delivering comprehensive trading capabilities on the go.
CSA / CIRO Registered
Formally registered as a Restricted Dealer or Investment Dealer with the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and CIRO.
OTC Trading Desk
White-glove Over-The-Counter (OTC) execution desk providing deep liquidity and price-impact protection for high-net-worth block trades.
Supported Assets (21+)
A complete list of digital assets available for trading on Newton.