Bitbuy vs BTSE

How Bitbuy vs BTSE compare on our ratings, exchange specs, funding, pros and cons.

Bitbuy4.0/5
VS
BTSE3.6/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.6/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.5
Security & trust4.54.0
Asset selection3.54.0
Ease of use4.03.5
Support4.03.0
Specs
MarketsSpot, OTCSpot, Futures, OTC
Maker feeNot disclosed0.2%
Taker feeNot disclosed0.2%
Coins listed45150
Fiat deposit methodsBank transferBank transfer
KYC required Yes Yes
Accepts US customers NoNot disclosed
Proof of reservesNot disclosed Yes
Staking / earn Yes Yes
Mobile app Yes Yes
Licenses & registrationsOSC Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CSA Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CIRO Member Dealer, FINTRAC MSBNot disclosed
Security featuresCold Storage, Custodial Insurance, CIPF ProtectionProof of reserves, Sub-accounts
Futures & perpetuals No Yes
Copy trading NoNot disclosed
P2P market NoNot disclosed
Earn / savings products Yes Yes
User protection fund YesNot disclosed
Referral program Yes Yes
Company
Founded20162018
HeadquartersCanada—
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Operates under CIRO member dealer status registered with the OSC and CSA
  • Cash balances covered up to $1M CAD per account by CIPF
  • Digital assets stored 1:1 in cold storage with insured custodians
  • Instant CAD deposits and withdrawals supported through Interac e-Transfer
  • Perpetual contracts cover equities and commodities alongside crypto
  • Independent proof of reserves audited by Hacken in April 2026
  • Base futures fees are 0.0200% maker and 0.0550% taker
  • Institutional FIX protocol connectivity alongside REST and WebSocket APIs
Cons
  • Services are restricted entirely to residents of Canada
  • Mandatory identity verification (KYC) required before any trading
  • No derivatives, perpetuals, or margin trading available
  • Mandatory KYC identity verification required for all accounts
  • Centralized custody model exposes user funds to exchange counterparty risk
  • Spot base fee of 0.20% is higher than many institutional competitors
Best forCanadian retail crypto buyers, Canadian high-net-worth OTC traders, Businesses holding crypto balance sheetsCrypto and equity perpetual traders, Non-US high-volume futures traders, Algorithmic traders needing FIX connectivity

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