Updated October 28, 2026
justTRADE vs KuCoin in comparison
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justTRADE
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KuCoin
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Change exchange- justTRADE: 0.125%Taker feeThe fee for an order that fills at once against the order book, at the entry tier.KuCoin: 0.10%
- justTRADE: $25Minimum depositKuCoin: $5
- justTRADE: 73Crypto assetsKuCoin: 837
- justTRADE: 0.125%Maker feeThe fee for an order that waits in the order book, at the entry tier.KuCoin: 0.10%
justTRADE or KuCoin?
We rate KuCoin higher overall: 8.9 out of 10, against 8.0 for justTRADE.
Choose justTRADE if
- You put security first
- You want better support
- 73 crypto assets as real coins
- Flexible staking for ETH, SOL and ADA
Choose KuCoin if
- You want lower trading fees
- You place limit orders often
- You want to start with less
- You want more coins to choose from
Ranked lists: lowest fees, for beginners, for US customers.
justTRADE and KuCoin compared
Every value we hold for both, grouped. The cup marks the side that is ahead where the data decides; ties and plain differences have no mark.
| justTRADE | What | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Costs | ||
| 0.125% | Taker feeThe fee for an order that fills at once against the order book, at the entry tier. | 0.10% |
| 0.125% | Maker feeThe fee for an order that waits in the order book, at the entry tier. | 0.10% |
| $25 | Minimum deposit | $5 |
| Coins and products | ||
| 73 | Crypto assets | 837 |
| Cryptocurrencies; Stocks; ETFs; CertificatesCryptocurrenciesCryptocurrencies; Stocks; ETFs; Certificates; Leverage products | What you can trade | Cryptocurrencies |
| Yes | Real coinsMost exchanges and brokers offer the purchase and sale of "real" cryptocurrencies. However, some providers only offer the purchase of derivatives or ETPs (exchange traded products) that merely reflect the asset. In these cases, the underlying cryptocurrency is not purchased directly. | Yes |
| No | Withdraw to your own walletSelf-custody of cryptocurrencies plays an important role for many users who want to manage their cryptocurrencies and thus their "private keys" themselves and not leave them in the hands of the exchange. Most exchanges offer the option of sending the purchased cryptocurrencies to their own wallet. | Yes |
| Yes | Recurring buysAutomatic purchase of cryptocurrencies at a certain interval (e.g. monthly) for a predetermined amount. The savings plan function is familiar from traditional financial apps and is often also used to regularly buy shares or ETFs in order to achieve a cost average effect. | Yes |
| Yes | StakingInterest can be earned through "staking" by "freezing" a certain number of cryptocurrencies for a defined period of time. The interest is generated from the consensus algorithm (e.g. "proof of stake"), which is used to validate and secure the network. | Yes |
| No | NFT marketplaceSome exchanges offer trading in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and provide their own marketplace or integrate external providers. | Yes |
| Yes | Trading toolsOffering special tools and functions for professional traders. | Yes |
| Leverage products such as turbos and mini Leverage futuresproducts…Leverage products such as turbos and mini futures; Crypto without leverage | Trading options | Derivatives; Margin trading (leverage); Short/LongDerivativesDerivatives; Margin trading (leverage); Short/Long |
| Flexible staking for ETH, SOL and Flexible ADAstaking…Flexible staking for ETH, SOL and ADA; Crypto ETPs next to 73 crypto assets; Savings plans from €25 a month | Special features | Spot, futures and margin Spot, tradingfutures…Spot, futures and margin trading; Crypto interest through staking & lending; Features for professional traders |
| Own token | KuCoin Token (KCS) | |
| US availability | ||
| Not for US users | United States | Not for US users |
| Security and trust | ||
| BaFin (MiCA) | RegulationSome exchanges and brokers are regulated by financial supervisory authorities in certain countries/states. This often entails strict financial regulatory requirements and compliance requirements to which the company must adhere. Regulatory clarity can contribute to greater transparency and thus also greater trustworthiness. | AUSTRAC, Thai SEC; EU: FMA AUSTRAC, Thai (MiCA)SECAUSTRAC, Thai SEC; EU: FMA (MiCA) |
| ID rule: Always. ID before you trade, deposit or withdraw.Always | When ID is asked | ID rule: Always. ID before you trade, deposit or withdraw.Always |
| Yes | Two-factor authenticationTwo-factor authentication (2FA) is an additional measure to improve the protection and security of user accounts: In addition to the password, a second security component must be entered when logging in, e.g. a PIN code. | Yes |
| Yes | Deposit protectionDeposit protection describes how a provider safeguards customer assets if it becomes insolvent or loses funds in a hack. Government deposit insurance does not cover crypto held on an exchange: FDIC insurance in the US and EU deposit protection of up to €100,000 per depositor and bank cover money held at banks only. Some exchanges run their own insurance policy or protection fund instead, which covers part of customer assets on terms the exchange sets. | No |
| Apps and account | ||
| Yes | iPhone app | Yes |
| Yes | Android app | Yes |
| Fast | Account opening | Fast |
| Beginners | Best suited for | Advanced |
| Company | ||
| JT Technologies GmbH | Company | Peken Global Limited |
| Germany | Headquarters | Turks and Caicos Turks and IslandsCaicos…Turks and Caicos Islands |
| 2019 | Founded | 2017 |
| Ralf Oetting, Michael B. Ralf Oetting, BußhausMichael…Ralf Oetting, Michael B. Bußhaus | Founders | Kent Li |
| Small | Company size | Medium |
| 243 Followers | Followers on X | 2,9 Million Followers |
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Checked October 28, 2026
What a $1,000 buy costs
Entry tier, spot trading, from the fee pages of both exchanges.
| justTRADE | What | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Trading fees | ||
| 0.125%justTRADE charges no maker or taker fees. You pay a 0.125% commission per crypto order plus a spread of at least 0.175% in the price. | Taker feeThe fee for an order that fills at once against the order book, at the entry tier. | 0.10% |
| $1.25 | A $1,000 market buyThe taker fee applied to a $1,000 buy. Spreads and payment fees come on top. | $1.00 |
| 0.125%justTRADE charges no maker or taker fees. You pay a 0.125% commission per crypto order plus a spread of at least 0.175% in the price. | Maker feeThe fee for an order that waits in the order book, at the entry tier. | 0.10% |
| $1.25 | A $1,000 limit order | $1.00 |
| Deposits and withdrawals | ||
| Not possiblejustTRADE does not allow transfers of crypto into or out of your account. | BTC withdrawal | ₿ 0.00009 |
| $25 | Minimum deposit | $5 |
| Ways to pay |
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| Germany | Fee schedule | Global |
Checked October 3, 2026
justTRADE and KuCoin in the US
The answer for US customers and the states each one leaves out. The state pages have the details.
| justTRADE | What | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| US availability | ||
| Not for US users | United States | Not for US users |
Checked October 15, 2026
Where they are not open
The countries and regions each exchange names in its terms.
| justTRADE | What | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Not open | ||
| Not offered in | Rules applyMainland China
Show all 15 places+11 moreShow fewer | |
Checked October 22, 2026
justTRADE 8.0, KuCoin 8.9: six criteria
Our editors set every score out of 10, the same scores as in the two reviews. The method is on How we rate.
Operation
Our pick: KuCoin.
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justTRADEWe rate operation as good. You trade on the web, in the iOS and Android apps or through Stock3, and crypto trades run 24/7 through a quote order: you see a price, confirm it and the trade is done. justTRADE says the application takes about 10 minutes from the start to an unlocked account, with the identity check through Deutsche Post. The apps score 4.14 out of 5 from 1,039 ratings in the German App Store and 4.1 from 799 reviews on Google Play. In our view, the simple order flow and the solid app ratings speak for justTRADE, while having to unlock crypto trading separately keeps operation short of our top marks.
KuCoinWe rate operation on a par with KuCoin's range of functions and beginner friendliness, and below its fees. The KuCoin app is rated 4.59 from 4,393 ratings on the German App Store, 4.66 from 2,428 ratings on the Australian App Store and 4.31 on Google Play in the German store view. Late in 2025, KuCoin added a Lite Mode that it describes as a simpler way for beginners to enter crypto. Its apps are published by Kugame Global Limited, a different company from the platform's operator.
Functions & Scope
Our pick: KuCoin.
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justTRADEWe rate functions and scope as average. The securities side is broad: over 10,000 stocks from about 52 countries, about 1,800 ETFs, ETCs and ETPs, over 1.75 million certificates and warrants, and savings plans from 25 euros a month. The crypto side is narrower. You get 73 crypto assets as real coins, crypto ETPs and flexible staking for ETH, SOL and ADA, which you can switch off at any time. There is no leverage on crypto; leverage exists only through certificates such as turbos and mini futures. In our view, that mix suits portfolio investors more than crypto traders. For a larger crypto offer with futures, see our Kraken review.
KuCoinWe rate functions and offer among KuCoin's strengths. By our count from its public API, KuCoin lists more than 800 crypto assets, and verified users can trade futures with up to 125x leverage. Margin trading, copy trading, trading bots, staking and contracts on stock indices and gold sit in the same account, along with 6 tokenized stocks. KuCoin has removed its leveraged tokens, so they are no longer part of the offer.
Fees & costs
Our pick: KuCoin.
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justTRADEWe rate fees and costs as good. Crypto trades cost 0.125% of the order value plus a spread of at least 0.175%, which justTRADE puts at 0.30% and up in total. Custody is free, and so are euro transfers to and from your reference account. Stock and ETF orders cost EUR 1.00 at LS Exchange and Tradegate and EUR 2.90 at other venues, and savings plans have no order commission. Income paid out in a foreign currency is converted at a 0.40% exchange margin. In our view, that is fair for a broker if you buy and hold, while frequent traders pay the spread again on every trade.
KuCoinFees are the criterion we rate highest for KuCoin. At VIP 0, spot trading costs 0.1% for makers and takers on Class A coins such as Bitcoin, 0.2% on Class B and 0.3% on Class C coins, and paying in KCS takes 20% off. At VIP 12, Class A falls to 0% maker and 0.025% taker; its VIP schedule has no maker rebate. Futures start at 0.02% maker and 0.06% taker. A bitcoin withdrawal costs a fixed 0.00009 BTC.
Security & Trust
Our pick: justTRADE.
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justTRADEWe rate security and trust highly. The operator JT Technologies and Sutor Bank are supervised by BaFin and authorized under MiCA, and the licensed custodian Tangany keeps the coins in a pooled wallet in Germany. Cash at Sutor Bank is covered by deposit protection of no less than 438,000 euros per depositor; crypto assets are not covered. Two-factor authentication is on from the start. Against this: no proof of reserves that we could find, a BaFin warning in December 2025 about fake justTRADE apps and WhatsApp groups that do not come from justTRADE, and a BaFin fine against Sutor Bank in 2025 over client information on pension products and on recorded calls.
KuCoinSecurity and trust is, together with support, the criterion we rate lowest for KuCoin. In its favor are the proof-of-reserves snapshots, the PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certifications it reports and an insurance fund that KuCoin said would cover user losses after the 2020 hack. Against it are the licensing gaps and regulatory actions we describe under Security and regulation.
Beginner friendliness
Our pick: KuCoin.
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justTRADEWe rate beginner friendliness as average. A €25 minimum order, free custody and a quote order with a fixed price make the first purchase simple, and a commission plus a published minimum spread is an easy cost model to follow. Flexible staking is a single switch in the account settings. On the other hand, you verify your identity through Deutsche Post, crypto trading has to be unlocked separately, and customer service is in German. The range of certificates and leverage products is large, and beginners should understand how fast these products can lose value before they use them. Beginners who later want to learn self-custody can read our Trade Republic review.
KuCoinWe rate KuCoin well for beginners, on a par with its range of functions. You can buy crypto with Visa and Mastercard cards or a bank transfer, and KuCoin built its Lite Mode for beginners. Before you can deposit or buy, you need to complete identity verification with an ID document and face verification. In our view, the fee classes and futures with up to 125x leverage assume experience. If you want the simplest start, we rate Coinbase higher for beginners.
Support
Our pick: justTRADE.
justTRADEKuCoinRead more
justTRADEWe rate support as good. justTRADE offers customer service in German. Customers and prospects reach it by email, through separate addresses, and the service page names no phone line or chat. justTRADE says it usually answers within a few hours on working days, and that some requests can take longer. Forms for changes such as a new reference account are on the service page. The FAQ answers in detail the questions on account opening, fees, custody, staking and the login code that we looked into. In our view, email contact suits a broker for long-term investors, though a phone line would help in urgent cases.
KuCoinSupport is, together with security and trust, the criterion we rate lowest for KuCoin. KuCoin says customer support is available 24/7, and its help center publishes the articles this review draws on, about identity verification, fees and VIP levels.
What we like and what we don't
From our two reviews, side by side.
justTRADE
What we like
- 73 crypto assets as real coins, held in custody in Germany
- Crypto at a 0.125% commission plus spread, with the minimum spread published
- Free custody and free euro transfers to and from your reference account
- Stocks, ETFs, certificates and crypto in one account supervised by BaFin
- Flexible staking for ETH, SOL and ADA
What we don't
- No crypto transfers to or from your own wallet
- Quote orders only for crypto, no limit orders
- Only for German citizens with tax residence in Germany
- A spread of at least 0.175% on top of the commission
- No proof of reserves that we could find
KuCoin
What we like
- More than 800 crypto assets, counted without tokenized stocks
- Spot fees of 0.1% for makers and takers on major coins at the entry tier, 20% less when paid in KCS
- Futures up to 125x, copy trading and trading bots in one account
- Proof-of-reserves snapshots with a Merkle-tree check of your own balance
What we don't
- Not available to US residents; in its 2025 guilty plea, KuCoin's operator agreed to exit the US market for at least two years
- No new registrations from the EEA on the global platform, and KuCoin EU has suspended trading and deposits
- Global platform not licensed in the Turks and Caicos Islands
- Higher spot fees of 0.2% and 0.3% on Class B and Class C coins
What readers say
Reviews from our readers on each review page. We publish them after a check for spam.
German Broker vs Global Exchange
justTRADE serves German investors with crypto alongside stocks. KuCoin serves global traders with a large coin selection. Regional simplicity vs global capability.
Crypto Selection
KuCoin lists 837 cryptocurrencies. justTRADE lists 73. Massive difference.
Crypto Ownership
KuCoin sells real crypto with full ownership and withdrawal.
justTRADE doesn't allow crypto transfers—exposure only.
Fees
KuCoin charges 0.10%. justTRADE charges a 0.125% order commission plus a spread of at least 0.175%. KuCoin is cheaper.
The Decision
KuCoin at 8.9 suits users wanting real crypto with a large selection.
justTRADE at 8.0 suits German investors wanting simple multi-asset access.
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About justTRADE and KuCoin.
Which has lower trading fees, justTRADE or KuCoin?
KuCoin, at 0.10% taker against 0.125% on justTRADE.
Are justTRADE and KuCoin available in the US?
justTRADE does not serve US customers. KuCoin does not serve US customers.
Which has more coins, justTRADE or KuCoin?
KuCoin, with 837 against 73 on justTRADE.
Who wrote this comparison
Sources, how we rate and our process
Sources
- api.kucoin.com, for KuCoin BTC withdrawal, checked September 30, 2026
- api.kucoin.com, for KuCoin crypto assets, checked October 3, 2026
- cftc.gov, for KuCoin company and KuCoin headquarters, checked October 4, 2026
- esma.europa.eu, for justTRADE regulation, checked October 8, 2026
- exchangeflow.co/exchanges/reviews/justtrade, for justTRADE what you can trade, justTRADE real coins, justTRADE withdraw to your own wallet, justTRADE recurring buys, justTRADE NFT marketplace, justTRADE trading tools, justTRADE two-factor authentication, justTRADE deposit protection, justTRADE iPhone app, justTRADE Android app, justTRADE account opening, justTRADE best suited for, justTRADE company, justTRADE headquarters, justTRADE founded, justTRADE founders, justTRADE company size, justTRADE followers on X and justTRADE our scores, checked October 8, 2026
- exchangeflow.co/exchanges/reviews/kucoin, for KuCoin taker fee, KuCoin maker fee and KuCoin minimum deposit, checked October 3, 2026
- exchangeflow.co/exchanges/reviews/kucoin, for KuCoin what you can trade, KuCoin real coins, KuCoin withdraw to your own wallet, KuCoin recurring buys, KuCoin staking, KuCoin NFT marketplace, KuCoin trading tools, KuCoin trading options, KuCoin own token, KuCoin two-factor authentication, KuCoin deposit protection, KuCoin iPhone app, KuCoin Android app, KuCoin account opening, KuCoin best suited for, KuCoin founded, KuCoin founders, KuCoin company size, KuCoin followers on X and KuCoin our scores, checked October 28, 2026
- justtrade.com, for justTRADE taker fee, justTRADE maker fee, justTRADE crypto assets and justTRADE staking, checked September 30, 2026
- justtrade.com, for justTRADE BTC withdrawal and justTRADE fee schedule, checked October 3, 2026
- justtrade.com, for justTRADE when ID is asked, checked October 7, 2026
- justtrade.com, for justTRADE minimum deposit, justTRADE trading options and justTRADE special features, checked October 8, 2026
- justtrade.com, for justTRADE United States and justTRADE ways to pay, checked October 15, 2026
- kucoin.com, for KuCoin fee schedule, checked October 3, 2026
- kucoin.com, for KuCoin special features, checked October 4, 2026
- kucoin.com, for KuCoin United States and KuCoin ways to pay, checked October 15, 2026
- kucoin.com, for KuCoin when ID is asked and KuCoin not offered in, checked October 22, 2026
- tcifsc.tc, for KuCoin regulation, checked October 4, 2026
How we rate
We score every exchange from 1 to 10 on six criteria: operation, functions and scope, fees and costs, security and trust, beginner friendliness and support. The overall score is our editorial judgment of the platform as a whole; it draws on the six scores but is not their average. How we rate
Our process
We take fees, availability, licenses and coin counts from primary sources: justTRADE and KuCoin's own fee schedules, terms and help pages, and the public registers kept by regulators. Every value carries the date we last checked it. The values on this page were checked between September 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026.