About KuCoin

Fees

2.30%
high
Fees

Number of cryptocurrencies

1,000+
large selection

Payment methods

  • Bank
  • Credit card
  • Apple Pay

Description

The trading platform KuCoin operates under the motto “The People’s Exchange” and is among the largest exchanges worldwide. The platform impresses with a vast selection of cryptocurrencies and low fees. New coins are often available for trading long before they are listed on more well-known exchanges.

Other

Company headquarters
Singapore, Seychelles
Founding year
2017
Social media
3.54M followers

Our KuCoin rating

Review result

Overall rating
KuCoin
Ease of use
KuCoin: 7 of 10
Ease of use (KuCoin)
7/10
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complexsimple
Features
KuCoin: 7 of 10
Features (KuCoin)
7/10
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basiccomprehensive
Fees
KuCoin: 5 of 10
Fees (KuCoin)
5/10
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highlow
Security & trust
KuCoin: 6 of 10
Security & trust (KuCoin)
6/10
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weakstrong
Beginner-friendliness
KuCoin: 6 of 10
Beginner-friendliness (KuCoin)
6/10
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unsuitableideal
Support
KuCoin: 6 of 10
Support (KuCoin)
6/10
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poorexcellent

Our opinion

KuCoin is particularly well-suited for those interested in trading more exotic altcoins. Few other exchanges offer such an enormous selection and variety of coins. However, instant purchase costs are relatively high due to the spread included in the price, despite no visible trading fees being charged. For lower costs, users can switch to spot trading (from 0.1% maker/taker fees). While the platform is fairly well-organized, it may still feel overwhelming for beginners, which is why we'd recommend KuCoin to somewhat more experienced investors. KuCoin offers various security features, but doesn't enjoy the highest level of trust due to a lack of regulation and an opaque company headquarters. We've also come across rather mixed user reviews in our research. We like using KuCoin as a supplementary exchange for buying coins that aren't yet listed on the more well-known platforms.

Pros and cons

What we like:

  • Large selection of cryptocurrencies
  • Extensive platform features
  • Lower fees for spot trading

What we don't like:

  • Complex for beginners
  • Mixed user reviews
  • Limited regulatory oversight
  • No US access

KuCoin user reviews

3.5/5
Overall rating

App Store

around 2,700 ratings

4.7/5

Google Play Store

around 269,000 ratings

4.5/5

Trustpilot

around 1,400 ratings

1.4/5

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User review summary for KuCoin

Overall, users have had mostly positive experiences with KuCoin. The platform is praised for its wide range of cryptocurrencies, advanced trading options, and security measures. However, some users have expressed a desire for improvements in customer service and platform stability.

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KuCoin features

Features

Real crypto
Yes
Transferable to own wallet
Yes
DCA plan
Yes
Staking
Yes
NFT marketplace
Yes
Trading tools
Yes
Two-factor authentication
Yes

Special features

  • Trading bots
  • Earn crypto interest through staking & lending
  • Features for professional traders

Tradeable assets

  • Cryptocurrencies

Trading options

  • Derivatives
  • Margin trading (leverage)
  • Short/long positions

About KuCoin

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KuCoin
 (Exchange)

Company

Company
Mek Global Limited
Headquarters
Singapore, Seychelles
Company size
Medium
Regulation
Founder
Kent Li
Founding year
2017