Choosing the right network for your crypto withdrawals can save you significant money over time. Here's a detailed comparison of Solana and Ethereum withdrawal costs on Clova.
Ethereum (ERC-20) Withdrawals
Ethereum remains the most popular network for USDT and USDC transfers. However, gas fees can range from $2 to $50+ depending on network congestion. During peak hours, a single withdrawal can cost more than our entire 0.1% trading fee.
Solana Withdrawals
Solana offers blazing-fast transactions with fees consistently under $0.01. For frequent traders making multiple withdrawals per day, Solana can save you hundreds of dollars monthly compared to Ethereum.
When to Use Each
Use Ethereum when: your destination exchange/wallet only supports ERC-20, or you're making a single large withdrawal where the fee percentage is negligible.
Use Solana when: making frequent small-to-medium withdrawals, or your destination supports SOL-based USDT. Most major exchanges now support both.
Clova Recommendation
For most users, we recommend Solana for day-to-day withdrawals. Keep ETH for large, infrequent transfers. Either way, Clova shows you the exact network fee before you confirm — no surprises.