FMARegulated
Austria Crypto Asset Transfer License (MTL)
KuCoin
Regulated in Austria
Crypto Asset Transfer License (MTL)
Global Business
Ecosystem Exchange
Proof of Reserves
Basic Information
Country/RegionUnited Kingdom
Exchange AbbreviationKuCoin
Company NameKuCoin
Operating Period5-10 years
Websitehttps://www.kucoin.eu
Exchange TypeCentralized Exchange
RiskNotice
1 risk alerts
SECRegulated
Thailand Crypto Asset Exchange License (CEX)
CMBRegulated
Turkey Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
AUSTRACActive
Australia Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP)
User Feedback
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exchanges. It also supports staking and margin, futures, and P2P trading, which may appeal to more experienced users. However, there are some drawbacks to be aware of as well.
KuCoin’s operation interface is very intuitive and easy to use. Unfortunately, customer service support needs to be improved, and sometimes it takes a long time to get a reply.
Asset Reserves
Exchanges with reserves exceeding 85.24%
10 /100
$3,540,000,000
USDT$1.07B
Capital flows
Exchanges with 24H outflows exceeding 81.62%
10 /100
-$35,436,591.92
1% StableTrading Volume
Exchanges with 24H trading volume exceeding --
0 /100
$1,480,000,000
12.06% Official Token
KCS
KuCoin Token
$7.20
0.65%
24H Vol
$11,444,480.82
Market Cap
$987,595,147.57
Issue Time
2017-10-24
Crowdfunding Price
$0.69
Circulation (pieces)
137,155,021.28
return on investment
+940.52%
Recently destroyed (pieces)
--
Total destroyed (pieces)
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| Currency/Name | Trade | Unit Price | Change | 24H Vol | +2%/-2% Market Depth | Liquidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USDT | $78,955.75 | 2.08% | $298,674,880.21 | $5.01M/$5.14M | 882 |
| ETH/USDT | $2,479.27 | 1.30% | $220,641,068.35 | $2.15M/$2.49M | 789 |
| XRP/USDT | $1.48 | 1.66% | $115,490,371.62 | $1.18M/$1.39M | 679 |
| XMR/USDT | $435.91 | 2.06% | $56,190,578.23 | $425.73K/$657.98K | 672 |
| ZEC/USDT | $820.10 | 6.64% | $43,254,804.71 | $355.87K/$189.41K | 637 |
| SOL/USDT | $96.00 | 0.87% | $37,147,834.54 | $1.50M/$1.70M | 672 |
| TAO/USDT | $242.60 | 3.47% | $32,853,095.64 | $181.46K/$254.51K | 585 |
| NEAR/USDT | $1.96 | 0.16% | $29,953,672.77 | $104.23K/$90.47K | 573 |
| USDC/USDT | $0.99998423 | 0.02% | $27,976,816.72 | $4.67M/$3.82M | 763 |
| ASTER/USDT | $0.68778915 | 2.42% | $24,966,333.95 | $42.16K/$26.09K | 501 |
Exchange Overview
Exchange Overview
Find the next crypto gem on KuCoin
What Is KuCoin?
KuCoin is a cryptocurrency exchange built with the mission to “facilitate the global free flow of digital value.” It claims to have an emphasis on intuitive design, simple registration process and high level of security. The platform supports futures trading, a built-in P2P exchange, the ability to purchase cryptocurrencies with a credit or debit card, and instant exchange services.
KuCoin’s dedication to excellence has garnered prestigious recognitions, such as being named among Forbes’ "Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges" and one of the "Top 50 Global Unicorns" by Hurun in 2024. KuCoin has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 Certifications, which provides a structured approach to managing information security, covering aspects like risk management, access control, data governance, and incident response.
A Community for Everyone
As an exchange for, by, and of the people, KuCoin is developing a community where everyone can benefit from growth and have their opinions heard.
The platform facilitated 1.7 trillion in lifetime trading volume and supports over 41 million users worldwide. The company claims to offer technology-driven trading products and the KuCoin ecosystem, which encompasses the KuCoin community and is built around the KuCoin token (KCS).
Who Are the KuCoin Founders?
KuCoin was founded in 2017 by Michael and Eric.
In 2020, when KuCoin is a top-5 exchange in the world, Johnny Lyu stepped in as the CEO. Before joining KuCoin, he worked in the tech, internet and e-commerce industries.
In 2025, BC Wong was appointed CEO of KuCoin. Under his leadership, KuCoin has reaffirmed its commitment to global growth, innovation, and upholding the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.
When did KuCoin Launch?
KuCoin was launched in 2017
Where Is KuCoin Located?
The company is international, with more than 41 million users worldwide and a presence in over 200 countries.
KuCoin Restricted Countries
The platform provides services to over 200 countries. Please check their official website for supported countries.
What Coins Are Supported on KuCoin?
The platform has a large number of trading pairs, it offers more than 1,000 cryptocurrencies for buying, selling and trading, the list of the top coins includes BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, ADA, XRP, USDC, DOGE, DOT, UNI and more.
How Much Are KuCoin Fees?
KuCoin's base fee is 0.1% for both market makers and takers.The higher your trading fee level is, the lower your trading fee is, even a negative fee rate is possible.
Being a Maker/Taker would also affect your trading fee rate.In a Market/Hidden/Iceberg Order, you will be charged a taker fee as a taker.In a Limit Order( With Post Only function enabled), you will be charged a maker fee as a maker.
The trading fee rate can also be affected if you enable the KCS pay fees function.
KuCoin deducts the token after the slash of a trade pair as the fee token. For example, users will pay USDT/KCS as the trading fee token for BTC/USDT, LTC/KCS. It's worth noting that in certain trading, the same coin will be charged as the fee, and the actual trade quantity may be different from the quantity that arrives in the account because a certain part is deducted as the fee.
Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on KuCoin?
KuCoin provides multiple products which support leverage to magnify the market volatilities. Starting from the basics will be margin trade for spot, which supports up to 10X leverage with multiple assets. Next level will be derivatives, futures trading, which supports up to 125X leverage with selected assets for clearing. KuCoin also provides options right now which conveys the concept of leverage due to the ratio between premium and notional value.
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Deposit/Withdrawal
Trade TypeP2P
InstrumentP2P
Supported Fiat
Minimum Deposit$1
Payment MethodAirTM、Airtel Money、Any Payment Method、Apple Pay、BANK、BBVA、Banesco Panama、Bank Transfer、Bank Transfer (Arab)、Bank Transfer (Argentina)、Bank Transfer (Turkey)、Bank of America、Bank of Georgia、Blik、Cash App、Google Pay、HSBC Bank、Interac E-Transfer、Kaspi Bank、MASTERCARD SEND、MTN money (Momo)、Maybank、Mercado Pago、Mercantile panama、MoMo、Neteller、ONLY CASH、Opay、Payoneer、Pix Pay、Pyypl、Revolut、SBP transfer( Russian)、SEPA、SEPA Instant、Skrill (Moneybookers)、Sort Code、Transfer Wise、UPI、UR pay、Venmo p2p、Visa Direct、Wells Fargo surepay、Wire transfer、Wise、Zelle、Zinli、Requisites I will give in the order chat / in chat Order
News
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KuCoin Ranked Among Top 3 Exchanges in BTC Spot Market Depth
KuCoin has ranked among the top three centralized exchanges for $BTC spot market depth, according to the latest report from TokenInsight. The study highlighted the exchange‘s strong liquidity performance across both spot and futures markets, placing it alongside some of the industry’s largest trading venues. KuCoin Places Top 3 in $BTC Spot Market Depth The report evaluated eight major crypto exchanges using several market-quality indicators. These include order-book depth, bid-ask spreads, and slippage across $BTC and $ETH spot and futures markets, as well as gold and silver futures products. According to the findings, KuCoin ranked within the industrys top tier for cumulative $BTC spot depth within the critical 0.03% execution range. This metric is closely watched by institutional and professional traders because it measures how much liquidity is available near the market price without causing significant price movement. Tight Spreads Signal Strong Execution Quality Beyond order-book depth, KuCoin also posted competitive execution metrics in spot trading. The exchange maintained $BTC spot spreads around 0.01 basis points, placing it alongside major global exchanges such as Binance, Bitget, and OKX. $ETH spot spreads also remained within the industrys most competitive range, reflecting strong two-sided liquidity and efficient order-book performance. Futures Market Performance Remains Stable In derivatives trading, KuCoin continued to
ZachXBT Accuses Kucoin of Shielding $13M in Stolen Crypto From German Investigators
Onchain investigator ZachXBT has publicly accused Kucoin of allowing stolen cryptocurrency to flow freely through its platform while refusing to cooperate with German law enforcement. Key Takeaways:ZachXBT accused Kucoin of routing $13M+ in stolen funds in April while ignoring German law enforcement.The exchange has faced a $300M DOJ settlement, a $500K CFTC penalty, and regulatory bans in Austria and Japan in recent months.With no public response from Kucoin, the exchanges AML credibility is under mounting scrutiny. ZachXBT Says Kucoin Is ‘Complicit’ The pseudonymous blockchain sleuth posted a direct broadside against Kucoin on May 22. “The team is complicit and allows illicit activity to flow as long as it generates fees,” ZachXBT wrote on X, noting that German law enforcement has been unable to get any response from the exchange. He further added that he has raised these concerns publicly before and is running out of options to compel action. Image source: X The accusation builds on a trail of documented incidents, as earlier in April, ZachXBT exposed what he described as large-scale laundering through Kucoin‘s infrastructure. A fake Ledger Live application listed on Apple’s Mac App Store was used to steal approximately $9.5 million from more than 50 victims (between April 7 and April 13). The
KuCoin EU hires new AML chief after Austria ban on new business under MiCA
KuCoin EU has appointed a new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) chief and expanded its compliance team in Vienna, weeks after Austrian regulators barred the exchange from taking on new business under Europes Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regime. The MiCA-licensed entity named Carmen Kleinhans as its Anti-Money Laundering officer, alongside two deputy AML officers drawn from former Austrian regulators and bank compliance chiefs. According to a Wednesday release, the team will oversee AML, Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) and sanctions controls, as well as enterprise-wide risk management and regulatory engagement. The move follows a February decision by Austrias Financial Market Authority (FMA) to prohibit KuCoin EU from onboarding new clients or signing new contracts after finding that key AML/CTF and sanctions compliance roles were not adequately staffed, breaching internal organizational requirements. The hires mark an effort by the exchange to address those gaps and align more closely with traditional financial services compliance expectations, as regulators increasingly focus on governance and controls rather than solely technical breaches. Wider regulatory pressure on KuCoin The new staffing push also comes against a broader backdrop of rising AML and sanctions scrutiny in crypto, with regulators increasingly willing to freeze or partially suspend business over governance and staffing failures rather than just technical
