Coinbase vs Bitkub
✓ You own the coin — withdrawable on-chain
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| Coinbase | Bitkub | |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | 0.6% | 0.25% |
| Regulation | FCA | SEC TH |
| Max leverage | 1× | 1× |
| Assets listed | 250 | 100 |
| Incidents on record | 0 | 0 |
Fees
| Spot taker fee | 0.6% | Source · Confirmed indirectly 2026-08-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Card purchase | 3.99% | Source · Confirmed indirectly 2026-08-25 |
| Spot taker fee | 0.25% | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Card purchase | — | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
Regulation
| Regulation | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FCA (GB) · 900635 CB Payments Ltd | E-money licence — not investment protection | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
| Regulation | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| SEC TH (TH) Bitkub Online Co., Ltd. (บริษัท บิทคับ ออนไลน์ จำกัด) | Licensed | Source · Confirmed indirectly 2026-08-25 |
Incidents on record
No material incidents on record.
Incidents on record
No material incidents on record.
Frequently asked questions
Is Coinbase cheaper than Bitkub?
0.6% against 0.25% on the headline figure. Deposit, withdrawal and spread costs sit on top and can reverse that for small trades.
Is Coinbase safe?
Nothing meeting our threshold has been documented for Coinbase. That is an absence of evidence, not a safety guarantee.
Can I withdraw my coins from Coinbase?
Yes. Coinbase is an exchange — the asset is yours and moves to a wallet you control.
Which suits a beginner better?
Whichever is licensed where you live and lets you withdraw the asset. Leverage and daily financing are what turn a beginner's position into a loss.
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