Coinbase Review 2026: Fees, Volume and Safety
Ranked #2 of 30 exchanges. Best for: Regulated, beginner-friendly access in the US and EU.
- 24h volume
- $931.0M
- Share of top 30
- 4.5%
- Spot fee (maker / taker)
- 0.60% / 1.20%
- Coins listed
- 407+
Coinbase Trading Volume, Last 30 Days
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Coinbase at a Glance
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | United States |
| Licences | MiCA via CSSF (Luxembourg), FCA registration (UK), NYDFS BitLicense (US) |
| Spot fee (base) | 0.60% / 1.20% |
| Futures trading | Yes |
| Proof of reserves | — |
| KYC | Mandatory for all users |
| Fiat deposits | Bank transfer (ACH, wire, SEPA), debit card, PayPal (region-dependent) |
Strengths and Watch-outs
What stands out
- Publicly listed on Nasdaq (COIN)
- Simple app plus Coinbase Advanced for active traders
- Supports USD, EUR and GBP deposits
Keep in mind
- Disclosed a May 2025 breach in which bribed support contractors leaked customer data
Coinbase FAQ
Is Coinbase safe?
It holds these licences or registrations: MiCA via CSSF (Luxembourg), FCA registration (UK), NYDFS BitLicense (US). Keep in mind: Disclosed a May 2025 breach in which bribed support contractors leaked customer data. As with any exchange, use two-factor authentication and keep long-term holdings in your own wallet.
What are Coinbase trading fees?
At the base tier Coinbase charges 0.60% / 1.20% (maker / taker) on spot trades. Fees fall as your 30-day volume grows. Futures have their own, lower fee table.
Does Coinbase require KYC?
Mandatory for all users.
Where is Coinbase based?
Coinbase was founded in 2012 and is based in United States.
Compare Coinbase With
Live data: CoinGecko. Profile compiled by FxDailyInfo from the exchange's own pages. Sources: www.coingecko.com, www.theblock.co, thehackernews.com. Crypto trading is high risk and not available in every country.