Coinbase
The listed US exchange, built for people who want the simplest possible route in.
- Trading fees
- From 0.40%
- Cost per €500
- €12.45
- Supported assets
- 260+
- Regulation
- MiCA (Ireland) · US state licences
- Security
- 9.5
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Remote-first, United States
About Coinbase
The easiest on-ramp of the large venues, with a separate advanced interface for people who outgrow it.
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Fees
- Spot maker
- 0.40%
- Spot taker
- 0.60%
- Instant buy
- Spread plus a flat fee on small orders
- Withdrawals
- Network fee
- Bitcoin withdrawal
- €0.38
- Deposits
- Free by bank transfer
- Transparent pricing
- No — the simple screen prices a spread into the quote
- Notes
- Advanced trade is materially cheaper than the simple screen.
Assets
- Cryptocurrencies
- 260+
- Trading pairs
- 400+
Regulation
- MiCA
- Licensed in Ireland
- Licences
- MiCA (Ireland), NYDFS BitLicense
- Regulators
- Central Bank of Ireland, NYDFS
- Available in
- Europe, United Kingdom, United States
- KYC
- Required before trading
Security
- Proof of reserves
- Audited financial statements, public company
- Cold storage
- Majority of client assets
- Two-factor
- App, hardware key, passkeys
- Insurance
- Commercial crime policy on hot wallets
- Track record
- No loss of client funds reported
Trading
- Available
- Spot, Futures, Staking, Earn
- Staking
- Yes
- Savings plan
- Yes
Payments
- Methods
- SEPA, Bank transfer, Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
- Minimum deposit
- €2
Provider
- Company
- Coinbase Global, Inc.
- Country
- United States
- Identity check
- Photo ID
Platform
- Apps
- Web, iOS, Android
- Languages
- English, German, French, Spanish
- Support
- Chat and email, phone for some regions
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very easy to start
- Listed company with published accounts
- Wide payment support
Cons
- The simple screen is among the most expensive
- Fewer pairs than the large offshore venues
What we have written about Coinbase
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Coinbase Completes International Exchange Migration to Deribit
Coinbase has finalized the transition of its international derivatives trading to Deribit, shifting operations away from its former venue and requiring institutional clients to update their API connections.
BitGo CEO Warns Vertically Integrated Crypto Firms Risk Lehman-Style Collapse
BitGo CEO Mike Belshe warned that crypto firms combining exchange, brokerage, and custody services under one roof create systemic risks that could lead to a collapse similar to Lehman Brothers.
Coinbase Tokenized Stock Volume on Base Jumps 313% to $1.5 Billion
Decentralized exchange volume for Coinbase's tokenized stocks on the Base blockchain surged to $1.5 billion over the last 30 days, a 313% increase that has sparked speculation regarding a potential Base token launch.
Crypto Industry Spent $8 Million Lobbying for Failed Clarity Act
The crypto sector funneled $8 million into lobbying efforts for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act during the first half of 2026, but the legislation failed to advance in the U.S. Senate.
El Salvador Shifts Toward Stablecoins for Remittances
El Salvador is increasingly adopting stablecoins for cross-border payments, signaling a shift in the country's crypto strategy as digital dollars gain traction for everyday use while Bitcoin remains a reserve asset.