KuCoin
Founded 2017 · Seychelles
24H Volume
$134.5M
30D Volume
$43.5B
Trading Pairs
1,185
Listed Coins
968
Execution Quality
BTC/USDT · SpotKey Metrics
Spread (5K)
0.03 bps
Spread (100K)
0.89 bps
Slippage (5K)
0.02 bps
Slippage (100K)
0.44 bps
Grade Breakdown
| Retail | Institutional | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | A- | B+ |
| Slippage | A- | B+ |
| Consistency | A- | B+ |
| Bid/Ask Balance | C | C- |
| Fragmentation | B+ | B |
Key Competitors
BTC/USDT · Spot| # | Exchange | Spread @100K | Slippage @100K | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KuCoin (You) | 0.89 bps | 0.44 bps | B+ | |
| 2 | 0.10 bps | 0.05 bps | B+ | View | |
| 3 | 0.82 bps | 0.41 bps | B+ | View | |
| 4 | 0.33 bps | 0.16 bps | B+ | View | |
| 5 | 1.63 bps | 0.82 bps | B | View | |
| 6 | 1.83 bps | 0.92 bps | B | View |
About KuCoin
KuCoin is a global cryptocurrency trading platform offering spot, margin, futures, ETF, and earn products, along with API-based services for algorithmic and institutional traders. The exchange emphasizes a tiered VIP fee structure, security programs, and a broad ecosystem that includes research, venture investment, and educational resources. Its official blog and developer documentation highlight ongoing product launches, market insights, and comprehensive API and platform features for both retail and professional users.
Strengths
- Extensive altcoin selection (700+ pairs)
- Early listing of new tokens
- Lower fees with KCS token
- Built-in trading bots
- Good for discovering new projects
Considerations
- Lower liquidity for major pairs
- Not available to US residents
- Offshore regulatory status
- Higher risk altcoins listed