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Does the Exchange Charge a Fee for the Physical Delivery Process?

Yes, exchanges typically charge a delivery or settlement fee for physically-settled contracts. This fee covers the operational and administrative costs associated with managing the delivery process, including the logistics of asset transfer, security checks, and any associated on-chain transaction fees.

This is separate from the standard trading commission.

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