Coinbase

Key Features

Trading Platform: Coinbase provides multiple trading options:

• Coinbase Exchange: A regulated crypto exchange with deep liquidity for institutions and sophisticated investors1.
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• Coinbase Advanced Trade: A powerful platform for experienced traders, offering low fees, TradingView charts, and advanced order types.
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• Coinbase International Exchange: Available to non-US institutions, offering perpetual futures contracts for BTC and ETH.

Asset Support:

Coinbase supports over 550 trading pairs, including popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.

Security:

As a publicly-traded company, Coinbase prioritizes security with state-of-the-art encryption and holds customer assets 1:1.

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Trading Features

• Advanced charting tools powered by TradingView
• High-throughput APIs for direct market access
• Various order types, including limit and stop-limit orders
• Deep liquidity pool

‍Fees and Rewards

Coinbase uses a maker-taker fee model, with fees based on a maker-taker model and range from 0.00% to 0.40% for maker fees, and 0.05% to 0.60% for taker fees, depending on the total USD trailing 30-day trading volume. “Stable Pairs,” or trading pairs of stablecoins have fixed maker fee of 0.00% and taker fee of 0.001%.

Fiat deposit fees ranges from free (ACH), $10 USD (Wire), €0.15 EUR (SEPA) and free (SWIFT) and withdrawal fees vary from free (ACH), $25 USD (Wire), €0.15 EUR (SEPA) and £1 GBP (SWIFT). 2

The platform also offers rewards programs:

• Up to 5% rewards on USDC holdings
• Staking rewards up to 10% APY on select assets

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Regulatory Compliance

Coinbase is regulated in the United States and adheres to strict KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) requirements. 

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Coinbase Exchange Restricted Countries

Coinbase is available in over 100 countries, although some functions may be restricted in certain areas. The entire list can be viewed on the official website.

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Global Presence

While Coinbase is primarily US-based, it has expanded its services internationally. The company recently launched a Bermuda-based derivatives exchange for non-US customers.

Coinbase has established itself as a major player in the cryptocurrency industry, offering a comprehensive suite of services for traders and investors of all levels. Its commitment to security, regulatory compliance, and user-friendly interfaces has contributed to its position as a leading crypto platform.

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