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KuCoinwww.kucoin.com · centralized exchange

KuCoin Alternatives: Non-Custodial Options

Alternatives · Centralized exchangewww.kucoin.com · centralized exchange KIND Centralized exchange CUSTODY Custodial FOUNDED 2017 Sign-up KYC optional Custodial Taker fee 0.1% Max leverage 10x Headquarters Seychelles

This list compares venues that traders consider instead of KuCoin.

KuCoin at a glance
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Sign-upKYC optional Custodial
Taker fee0.1%
Max leverage10x
HeadquartersSeychelles
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Custody · account · cost

The alternatives, one table

Venue
Sign-up
Taker
Max leverage
Asset classes
Network
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.07%
up to 30x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO
Canton
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.04%
200x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities
BNB Chain
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0%
50x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices
Arbitrum
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.045%
50x
Crypto · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX
Hyperliquid L1
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.025%
100x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX
Starknet
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.0001%
100x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX
Injective
KuCoinKuCoin
KYC optional Custodial
0.1%
10x
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Ranks 01–03 · in detail

The leaders, with the drawbacks stated

01
Canborsa
Canton 0.07% per side up to 30x 86 markets Browser Wallet Non-custodial

Stocks, gold, pre-IPO names, crypto and indices in one account.

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02
Aster
BNB Chain TAKER MAX LEV MARKETS

Aster lists 563 perp markets on BNB Chain.

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03
Variational
Arbitrum TAKER MAX LEV MARKETS

Variational lists 559 perp markets on Arbitrum.

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KUCOIN

What custody actually changes

Keys
Custodial: the venue's. Self-custody: yours.
Counterparty
Custodial: the company. Self-custody: the contracts.
Access
An account can be restricted; a signature cannot.
Instrument
Spot is ownership. Everything here is a perpetual.

What custody actually changes

KUCOINWhat custody actually changes
KeysCustodial: the venue's. Self-custody: yours.
CounterpartyCustodial: the company. Self-custody: the contracts.
AccessAn account can be restricted; a signature cannot.
InstrumentSpot is ownership. Everything here is a perpetual.

Frequently asked questions

How much does KuCoin charge in maker and taker fees?›

KuCoin's fees are 0.1% for makers and 0.1% for takers.

What leverage can I use on KuCoin?›

KuCoin offers up to 10x leverage.

When was KuCoin founded?›

KuCoin launched in 2017.

How many markets does KuCoin list?›

KuCoin offers 682 trading markets.

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