Bitbuy vs HTX

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

Bitbuy4.0/5
VS
HTX3.1/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Fees3.53.0
Security & trust4.52.5
Asset selection3.54.5
Ease of use4.03.5
Support4.02.5
Specs
MarketsSpot, OTCSpot, Futures, Margin, P2P, Copy trading, OTC
Coins listed45600
Fiat deposit methodsBank transferP2P
KYC required YesNot disclosed
Accepts US customers NoNot disclosed
Proof of reservesNot disclosed Yes
Staking / earn Yes Yes
Mobile app YesNot disclosed
Licenses & registrationsOSC Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CSA Marketplace & Restricted Dealer, CIRO Member Dealer, FINTRAC MSBNOC, Pakistan
Security featuresCold Storage, Custodial Insurance, CIPF Protection100% proof of reserves, Fireblocks Off Exchange, Security monthly reports
Futures & perpetuals No Yes
Copy trading No Yes
P2P market No Yes
Earn / savings products Yes Yes
User protection fund YesNot disclosed
Referral program YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded20162013
HeadquartersCanadaSeychelles
InvestorsNot disclosedSequoia Capital, Dai Zhikang, Zhen Fund
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
  • More than 600 altcoins listed on the exchange
  • Spot, futures, P2P and copy-trading markets
  • 100% proof of reserves introduced in December 2022
  • Reported 59M+ registered users on October 17, 2026
Cons
  • Services are restricted entirely to residents of Canada
  • Mandatory identity verification (KYC) required before any trading
  • No derivatives, perpetuals, or margin trading available
  • Centralized custody exposes users to exchange and withdrawal risk
  • About US$8 million was stolen in a September 2023 attack
  • A November 2023 hot-wallet hack caused a temporary trading halt
  • Futures and margin products carry liquidation risk
Best forCanadian retail crypto buyers, Canadian high-net-worth OTC traders, Businesses holding crypto balance sheetsActive altcoin traders, Futures and copy traders, P2P crypto buyers

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