Kucoin
About
Company Background
Overview
Core Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot Trading | 1,000+ trading pairs · BTC/USDT · ETH/USDT · SOL/USDT |
| Margin | Up to 10x leverage (selected assets) |
| Futures / Perpetuals | Up to 125x leverage (selected contracts) |
| KuCoin Earn | Staking · Savings · Dual Investment · Flexible & Fixed products |
| Web3 Wallet | Non-custodial · Multi-chain support · ETH · BNB Chain · Polygon · Solana |
| OTC Desk | Institutional trading service · Large-volume crypto transactions |
| API | REST & WebSocket API · Spot · Futures · Account management |
(Note: Trading pairs, leverage limits, APY rates, and API limits change over time. The above uses general current ranges instead of fixed values that may become outdated.)
Supported Blockchains & Assets
Supported Networks
Ethereum (ERC-20) · BNB Chain (BEP-20) · Polygon · Arbitrum · Solana + More
Supported Assets
BTC · ETH · SOL · USDT · USDC + 900+ cryptocurrencies
Deposits & Withdrawals
Multi-chain deposits · Crypto withdrawals · Internal transfers
Order Types & Trading Engine
Order Types
Market · Limit · Stop-Limit · Stop-Market · OCO
Advanced Trading
Margin Trading · Futures · Trading Bots
Trading Engine
High-performance matching engine · Spot & Derivatives trading support
Staking & Earn Products
KuCoin Earn provides flexible and fixed earning products across multiple cryptocurrencies.
Flexible Products
No lock-up period · Daily rewards · Variable APY
Fixed Products
Fixed-term savings · Multiple duration options · Higher APY on selected assets
Supported Assets
BTC · ETH · USDT · SOL + More cryptocurrencies
Rewards
Distributed according to product terms · APY changes based on market conditions
Fees
| Fee Type | Standard | With $kcs |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | 0.10% | Discount available |
| Taker | 0.10% | Discount available |
| Crypto Deposit | Free | — |
| BTC Withdrawal | 0.0005 BTC(current fee may change) | Dynamic |
| Inactivity | ❎❎❎ | ❎❎❎ |
Deposit & Withdrawal
| Method | Deposit | Withdraw | Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | Free | 0.0005 BTC | ~10 min | Live |
| Ethereum (ETH) | Free | Dynamic | ~2 min | Live |
| USDT (TRC-20) | Free | Dynamic | ~1 min | Live |
| Bank Transfer | AVAILABLE VIA P2P | AVAILABLE VIA P2P | DEPENDS ON MARCHENT RELEASE | |
| Card | Via P2P | ❌❌❌ | ❌❌❌ |
Withdrawal & Security Policies
Minimum Deposit
Different network different criteria.
Deposit Confirmations
BTC: 2 confirmations · Other assets: Network dependent
Withdrawal Confirmations
Network dependent
Address Whitelisting
Supported
Withdrawal Restrictions
24-hour withdrawal restriction may apply after certain security-setting changes
KYC & Verification
| Level | Daily Limit | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| No KYC | ❌❌❌ | ❌❌❌ |
| Identity Verification | 999,999 USDT / 24h | ID document |
| Institutional Verification (KYB) | Individual limits do not apply | Company information · Corporate documents |
Security & Regulation
Corporate & Legal Structure
Operating Entity
Peken Global Limited
Legal Form
Private Company
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Registered Legal Framework
Seychelles law · International Business Companies Act 2016
Platform Structure
KuCoin operates through the exchange entity together with affiliated entities.
EU Entity
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH · Limited Liability Company · Vienna, Austria · MiCAR-licensed for EEA services
User Ratings
API & Developer Platform
API
REST API · WebSocket API · UTA API
Trading Support
Spot · Margin · Futures · Account Management
Authentication
API Key · Secret Key · Passphrase
SDK
Python · Java · PHP · Go · C# + More
WebSocket
Real-time market data · Order updates · Account updates
Rate Limits
VIP-level based · Endpoint-specific
API Documentation
Official API documentation · Online testing · SDKs · Offline market-data downloads .
API Security
IP restrictions · API permissions · Key management
Developer Access
Public market data · Private account data · Trading APIs
$KCS Token Utility
Trading Fee Discount
Up to 20% discount when paying trading fees with KCS.
KCS Staking
Stake KCS to earn rewards · Daily profit distribution.
KCS Loyalty Program
Hold or stake KCS to unlock trading discounts · VIP benefits · Earn benefits.
Token Sales
KCS holders can participate in KuCoin Spotlight token sales.
KCC
KCS is the primary fuel of the KuCoin Community Chain (KCC).
PulseDrop
KCS staking and platform activity can qualify users for PulseDrop rewards.
Payments
KCS can be used for selected online and offline payments.
Pros
- ↗ Large selection of cryptocurrencies and trading pairs
- ↗ Spot, margin and futures trading
- ↗ Advanced trading tools and trading bots
- ↗ KCS-based trading fee discounts
- ↗ KuCoin Earn and staking products
- ↗ Web3 Wallet and multi-chain support
- ↗ REST and WebSocket API access
- ↗ Proof of Reserves published periodically
Cons
- ↘ KYC required for new users
- ↘ Services restricted in several countries and regions
- ↘ Fiat services vary by country
- ↘ Withdrawal fees vary by asset and network
- ↘ Advanced products may have regional restrictions
- ↘ Customer reviews are mixed across independent platforms
- ↘ Not all features are available in every jurisdiction
Affiliate Program
Earn with Kucoin
40% commission on all trading fees from your referrals.
Eligible Trading
Spot · Futures
Referral Link
Custom referral link
Commission Payment
Daily
Affiliate Relationship
Permanent
Second-Tier Commission
Available
Eligibility
Crypto websites · Media websites · Content creators · Marketers · Institutions
Regional Restrictions
Availability varies by country or region