How withdrawal fees work on Coinbase

A withdrawal fee is the fixed cost an exchange charges each time you move a cryptocurrency to an external wallet or another exchange. It's separate from trading commissions (maker/taker): it doesn't depend on trade volume, and it varies by blockchain network, not just by coin.

Why the same coin has different fees

Many coins, stablecoins like USDT and USDC in particular, are available on several blockchains at once (Ethereum, Tron, Solana, BNB Smart Chain, and others). Each network has its own withdrawal cost, tied to that blockchain's gas fees — a cheaper network isn't necessarily worse, but you should check that the destination exchange supports the same network for deposits.

What "deposit/withdrawal blocked" means

Exchanges temporarily suspend deposits or withdrawals on a specific network for maintenance, blockchain upgrades, or technical issues — it doesn't mean the coin has been delisted. This data refreshes automatically every hour; if you're planning a transfer, double-check the status right before you act.