KuCoin
Operating since 2017, KuCoin is known for its large altcoin selection and trading bots; in 2025 it pleaded guilty in the US to AML-related violations.
Key facts
- Trading platforms
- WebMobileAPI
- Account types
- SpotMarginFuturesEarn
- Instruments
- Spot CryptoMarginPerpetual FuturesStakingTrading Bots
- Deposit & withdrawal
- CryptoBank CardP2P
- Features
- Accepts IraniansPersian supportIslamic accountCopy tradingDemo account
Score breakdown
Each criterion is rated 0–5 by our editorial team.
- Trust & Regulation3.4
- Fees & Costs4.4
- Platform & UX4.3
- Deposit & Withdrawal4.0
- Support3.8
- Features & Range4.4
Full review
KuCoin was founded in 2017 and its main entity (Mek Global) is registered in Seychelles. It is known for listing small and mid-cap projects early and for a wide altcoin selection.
In January 2025 KuCoin pleaded guilty in the US to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and AML failures, paying about $297 million and agreeing to exit the US market for two years. It also suffered a roughly $280 million hack in 2020, most of which was recovered or covered. It lacks a major tier-1 licence and serves some markets via local entities.
Base spot fees are 0.1%, reduced when paying with KCS. Futures, margin, a wide set of trading bots, copy trading and earn products are available.
Funding is mainly via crypto, plus cards and P2P. KuCoin's terms restrict sanctioned countries including Iran.
Last updated: Oct 6, 2026
Pros & cons
- Very wide altcoin selection
- Many trading bots
- Copy trading
- Competitive base fees
- Earn products
- No tier-1 licence
- US regulatory settlement
- 2020 hack
- Does not accept Iranian users
Licences & regulation
Tier 1 means the strictest oversight.
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