KuCoin

BCEX

KuCoin carries a B rating in our 2026 ranking with an overall score of 59, liquidity 71 and security 73. It is best evaluated by matching its regional strengths, fiat rails and fee model to your country and experience level.

Rank #29 in our 2026 index

Visit KuCoin 18+ · Crypto is volatile

Founded

2017

Rank

#29

Headquarters

Seychelles

Spot fee

0.10%

Maker / taker

0.10% / 0.10%

Coins listed

900+

Fiat support

50+

Monthly visits

10M+

MiCA note

Not MiCA-certified; availability varies by country.

Best for

Best for users comparing niche, regional or alternative exchange options.

Score breakdown

Overall

Liquidity

Security

Governance

Business

Technology

Data quality

What we like

Useful coverage for its primary regional market
Clearer fit for experienced users who can manage platform risk
Worth comparing against higher-transparency venues before depositing

Things to watch

Lower governance score means extra regulatory due diligence is important
No exchange removes custody, phishing or market-loss risk
Not listed as MiCA-certified in this guide

Risk reminder

No exchange — regulated or otherwise — eliminates market risk. Crypto prices can fall sharply, tokens can fail entirely, and leverage products can wipe out an account in minutes. Only invest amounts you are prepared to lose, enable 2FA, and verify the URL every time you log in.

Compare with similar CEX exchanges

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Kraken

Score 82 · 0.16% / 0.26%

Crypto.com

Score 81 · 0.25% / 0.50%

Coinbase

Score 80 · 0.40% / 0.60%

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