KuCoin
Huge altcoin variety with bots and KCS discounts.
KYC: Yes
Spot: Yes
Derivatives: Yes
Fees: 0.10% / 0.10%
Staking P2P market Fiat on-ramps
Key facts
Founded
2017
Headquarters
—
Licenses
—
Native token
KCS
Max leverage
up to 100x
Coins
700+
Markets
1200+
Fiat support
cards, P2P
API
REST, WebSocket
Mobile apps
iOS, Android
Copy trading
bots
P2P market
yes
Referral program: Tiered commissions for referrals
Overview
KuCoin is popular for its breadth of altcoin listings and built-in trading bots. Fees are competitive and KCS holders receive tiered discounts. Perpetual futures cover many pairs, while the spot market offers frequent new listings. P2P and card payments are available in supported regions. The platform suits altcoin hunters and users experimenting with automation; always check liquidity on small caps before placing larger orders.
Fees & discounts
Fees: 0.10% / 0.10%.
Security & Proof of Reserves
- 2FA, withdrawal whitelist, device controls
Fiat & payments
- Fiat on-ramps: Yes
- Fiat support: cards, P2P
- P2P market: Yes
Regulation & availability
- Licenses: —
- KYC: Yes
Pros
- Many altcoins
- Trading bots
- KCS fee discounts
Cons
- US availability limited
- Small-cap liquidity varies