Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule
Unlike traditional exchanges or brokers, Initiativ uses a straightforward, per-ton pricing model.
We do not charge:
Clearing fees
Spread-based fees
Percentages of trade value
Instead, we charge a flat fee per ton traded, applied on both sides of the transaction (buyer and seller). This means our pricing remains the same whether market prices go up or down — keeping our incentives aligned with yours.
Understanding the Difference: How Traditional Markets Work
In most conventional emissions or commodity exchanges, trades are routed through a clearinghouse. The clearinghouse acts as a neutral third party that guarantees the trade, settles the funds, and holds the legal responsibility for the transaction until delivery is complete.
These clearinghouses typically use a compensation mechanism, where the clearing entity:
Intervenes between both parties (becoming the buyer to every seller and seller to every buyer)
Charges clearing fees and margin requirements
May apply additional charges based on transaction value, market volatility, or risk exposure
What Initiativ Does Differently
At Initiativ, we simplify this model.
We do not use a compensation or clearinghouse system. Instead, we charge a transparent fee per ton matched. That’s it.
You place an order.
We match it with a qualified counterparty.
Once the trade is confirmed, your fee is applied.
We handle the delivery through the registry.
There are no middle layers or intermediaries — you’re trading directly within a trusted infrastructure that we maintain and audit.
This model is designed to:
Eliminate hidden fees
Remove dependency on market price fluctuations
Make trading easier and more cost-predictable
Membership Plans and Fee Logic
Your account type determines the fee that applies to your trades. When you sign up, we automatically assign you a plan that fits your activity level.
Note: The basic membership is free to open and includes access to all core trading features
How It Works (Behind the Scenes)
While you interact with a single trading account, each account is underpinned by a dedicated digital wallet. This wallet:
Holds your permits and trading balance
Tracks your membership plan
Applies the correct fee logic automatically
This ensures secure accounting, accurate billing, and real-time visibility over your activity.
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