Bitbuy vs Changelly

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

Bitbuy4.0/5
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Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.5/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.0
Security & trust4.53.0
Asset selection3.54.5
Ease of use4.04.0
Support4.03.5
Specs
MarketsSpot, OTCSpot, Futures
Maker feeNot disclosed0.1%
Taker feeNot disclosed0.1%
Coins listed451,000
Fiat deposit methodsBank transferCard, Apple Pay, Bank transfer, SEPA
KYC required Yes No
Accepts US customers NoNot disclosed
Proof of reservesNot disclosed No
Staking / earn YesNot disclosed
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 Protection2FA
Futures & perpetuals No Yes
Copy trading NoNot disclosed
P2P market NoNot disclosed
Earn / savings products YesNot disclosed
User protection fund Yes No
Referral program Yes Yes
Company
Founded20162015
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
  • 1,000+ assets across 185+ blockchains
  • Non-custodial settlement sends exchanged coins to the user's wallet
  • Floating-rate swap fee is 0.25%
  • Fiat purchases support cards, bank transfer, SEPA and Apple Pay
Cons
  • Services are restricted entirely to residents of Canada
  • Mandatory identity verification (KYC) required before any trading
  • No derivatives, perpetuals, or margin trading available
  • No formal license from major financial bodies
  • No deposit insurance or proof of reserves
  • AML reviews can hold funds and require extra identification
  • Mobile app lacks two-factor authentication
Best forCanadian retail crypto buyers, Canadian high-net-worth OTC traders, Businesses holding crypto balance sheetsWallet-to-wallet crypto swaps, Altcoin and multichain conversions, Fiat crypto purchases

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