KuCoin Exchange Data

Find the next crypto gem on KuCoin 

What Is KuCoin?

KuCoin is a cryptocurrency exchange built with the mission to “facilitate the global free flow of digital value.” It claims to have an emphasis on intuitive design, simple registration process and high level of security. The platform supports futures trading, a built-in P2P exchange, the ability to purchase cryptocurrencies with a credit or debit card, and instant exchange services.

A Community for Everyone

As an exchange for, by, and of the people, KuCoin is developing a community where everyone can benefit from growth and have their opinions heard.

Also known as “people's exchange”, the platform facilitated 1.2 trillion in lifetime trading volume and supports over 37 million users worldwide. The company claims to offer technology-driven trading products and the KuCoin ecosystem, which encompasses the KuCoin community and is built around the KuCoin token (KCS).

Who Are the KuCoin Founders?

KuCoin was founded in 2017 by Michael, Eric, Top, Kent, John, Jack and Linda. The exchange officially launched in September 2017.

In 2020, when KuCoin is a top-5 exchange in the world, Johnny Lyu stepped in as the CEO. Before joining KuCoin, he worked in the tech, internet and e-commerce industries.

When did KuCoin Launch?

KuCoin was launched in 2017

Where Is KuCoin Located?

The company is international, headquartered in the Seychelles and offices in Hong Kong and Singapore, with more than 37 million users worldwide and a presence in over 200 countries.

KuCoin Restricted Countries

The platform provides services to over 200 countries such as Turkey, India and many others. Please check their official website for supported countries.

What Coins Are Supported on KuCoin?

The platform has a large number of trading pairs, it offers nearly 700 cryptocurrencies for buying, selling and trading, the list of the top coins includes BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, ADA, XRP, USDC, DOGE, DOT, UNI and more.

How Much Are KuCoin Fees?

KuCoin's base fee is 0.1% for both market makers and takers.The higher your trading fee level is, the lower your trading fee is, even a negative fee rate is possible.

Being a Maker/Taker would also affect your trading fee rate.In a Market/Hidden/Iceberg Order, you will be charged a taker fee as a taker.In a Limit Order( With Post Only function enabled), you will be charged a maker fee as a maker.

The trading fee rate can also be affected if you enable the KCS pay fees function.

KuCoin deducts the token after the slash of a trade pair as the fee token. For example, users will pay USDT/KCS as the trading fee token for BTC/USDT, LTC/KCS. It's worth noting that in certain trading, the same coin will be charged as the fee, and the actual trade quantity may be different from the quantity that arrives in the account because a certain part is deducted as the fee.

Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on KuCoin?

KuCoin provides multiple products which support leverage to magnify the market volatilities. Starting from the basics will be margin trade for spot, which supports up to 10X leverage with multiple assets. Next level will be derivatives, futures trading, which supports up to 125X leverage with selected assets for clearing. KuCoin also provides options right now which conveys the concept of leverage due to the ratio between premium and notional value.