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KuCoin

The People's Exchange

4.0

Very Good

Summary

KuCoin offers accessible trading without mandatory KYC, with unique features like built-in trading bots. Good for privacy-focused traders comfortable with less regulatory oversight.

Pros

  • No mandatory KYC for basic trading
  • Wide altcoin selection
  • Trading bot features
  • Competitive fees
  • Good mobile app

Cons

  • Past security incident (2020)
  • Not regulated in major jurisdictions
  • Support can be slow
  • US users face restrictions

Full Review

KuCoin has built a reputation as "the people's exchange" with its accessible approach and extensive altcoin listings. The platform offers unique features while maintaining competitive fees.

Trading Features Beyond basic spot trading, KuCoin offers futures, margin, lending, and built-in trading bots. The bot marketplace allows automated strategies without coding.

KYC Policy Basic trading available without KYC, appealing to privacy-focused users. Higher limits and some features require verification.

ETC Markets Decent liquidity on ETC/USDT with additional pairs available. Not the highest volume but sufficient for most retail trades.

Security Note KuCoin experienced a security breach in 2020 but recovered stolen funds and made users whole. Security has been enhanced since, but the incident is worth noting.

Fee Structure 0.1% base fee with KCS token discounts. Competitive with major exchanges.

ETC Support Details

Trading Pairs

ETC/USDTETC/BTC

Deposit Methods

ETC NetworkCrypto

Withdrawal Fee

0.01 ETC

ETC Features

Spot tradingFuturesTrading botsLending

Rating Breakdown

Security
3.8
Fees
4.3
Liquidity
4.0
UX
4.2
Support
3.8

Quick Facts

Type
CEX
Trading Fee
0.1%
Withdrawal Fee
0.01 ETC
KYC Required
No
Regions
Global

Best For

No-KYC tradingTrading botsAltcoin variety

Payment Methods

CardCryptoP2P
Review updated: January 15, 2025