# Fees

#### **One-Time Creation Fee**

* **Amount**: `4,500 HWTR` tokens
* **Purpose**: Paid once when the Agent is initially created.

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#### **Recurring Fees**

* **Amount**: `$0.25` per swap (i.e., per successful trade execution)
* **Policy**:
  * Charged **only when a swap occurs.**
  * There is **no fee** for simply running or analyzing market data — if the Agent is idle or takes no action, you are not charged.

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#### **Recommendation**

* It is **strongly advised** to deposit **at least $500** initially.
* Reason: Smaller balances will be disproportionately affected by the $0.25 swap fee, reducing your effective profit margin.


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