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ARKA Media Telegram Ads minimum budget: $500, $1000, $1500 and 15% fee
Niche entry floors, how 15% is calculated, and what the first test includes.
ARKA Media entry table
| Niche | Minimum entry |
|---|---|
| SaaS, apps, E-com, Forex | $500 |
| Crypto | $1000 |
| iGaming, Nutra, Adult | $1500 |
Agency fee is 15% across all niches, including High-Risk. Auction detail — pricing guide.
Budget formula
Total = media + 15%
- Media — spend inside the cabinet.
- 15% — ARKA Media Agency Fee.
What the first test usually includes
- Agency Account setup (Euro or TON).
- 1–3 ads for moderation + spare copy.
- Daily Budget and starting CPM by GEO.
- Basic tracking (UTM / Keitaro).
Example
E-com $500 media → $75 fee → $575. Crypto $1000 → $1150. iGaming $1500 → $1725.
Related guides
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FAQ: frequently asked questions
Why different minima by niche?
High-risk and crypto need more headroom for moderation, creative rotation and higher working CPM.
15% of what?
Of media spend going into the ad cabinet.
Can I start below $500?
No — ARKA Media floors are fixed by niche for a meaningful test.
What sits on top of the $500?
No. Formula: media + 15%.
How is this different from CPM price?
CPM is the auction bid; ARKA Media’s minimum is the deposit/service floor to launch.
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