busha review
Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Busha is a custodial, mobile-first crypto exchange for traders who want a short coin list and a written support desk rather than a very long catalogue. It lists 80 coins, ranks 86 of 176 brands on coin count, and names its regulators on the record.
Key facts
- Best for
- Traders who want a custodial mobile wallet and a compact coin list.
- Coins listed
- 80↗
- Regulators
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)↗
- Exchange type
- Cex↗
- Legal entity
- Busha Digital Limited↗
- Headquarters
- Nigeria↗
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre, Community↗
- Features
- Custodial
- Official website
- busha.co
Crypto wallets
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
- Elsewhere
- XLinkedInyoutube.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- A custodial account in a mobile wallet, with recovery service offered for a lost device.
- 80 coins listed, a compact catalogue rather than a very long one.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so help is written and answered in app.
- Regulatory standing is stated, including the registration NDPC/DCP/0223.
Cons
- Custody means the keys sit with the exchange, so the account depends on Busha (custodial).
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone number among the channels.
- Coins listed rank 86 of 176 brands, with 80 against from 350 at bunq.
Who it suits
- Traders who want the keys managed for them inside a mobile app (mobile, custodial).
- People who want a compact coin list and support in one place (80, email, chat and help centre).
- Buyers who put data protection on their checklist, given the registration NDPC/DCP/0223.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone chasing a long catalogue: bunq lists from 350.
- Traders who want to hold their own keys, since Busha is custodial.
- Buyers wanting more than 80 coins: eToro lists from 150 and Vivid Plus lists from 300.
Deposit protection
Busha names Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria and Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) among its regulators, and the data protection registration is NDPC/DCP/0223. Those entries are a securities supervisor and a data protection commission, not a deposit guarantee scheme, so what sits here is regulatory standing rather than cover on balances. Read the entry for what it does cover before treating it as protection for money left on the platform.
The company behind it
Busha Digital Limited is the legal entity, with headquarters in Nigeria. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so help is written up in a help centre and answered by email and chat, with a community channel alongside. The registration NDPC/DCP/0223 ties the entity to the Nigeria Data Protection Commission. Anyone checking a counterparty can start with the entity name and that registration.
How busha compares
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Where busha is available
- Available
- Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria
- Licence in Nigeria
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria, checked September 26, 2026
- Licence in Nigeria
- Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) (NDPC/DCP/0223), checked September 26, 2026
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many coins can I trade on Busha?+
Busha lists 80 coins. That is compact next to bunq at from 350, eToro at from 150 and Vivid Plus at from 300. On the coins listed measure, Busha ranks 86 of 176 brands, so expect fewer pairs and less depth than the long-catalogue rivals.
Who holds the coins I buy?+
Busha is a custodial setup, and the same applies to the cex side of the business. The keys sit with the platform rather than with you, so access to your balance depends on the account and the exchange staying in good order.
Is the wallet app or something else?+
It is a mobile wallet, which is the most common shape among the exchanges ranked here, and Busha is a cex rather than a decentralised venue. For a lost handset, recovery service is offered, which is a recovery service rather than a self-custody seed.
Which regulators are named for Busha?+
The named regulators for Busha are Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria and Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), and the data protection registration is NDPC/DCP/0223. That is the supervisory picture on record, so the entity behind the app can be checked against both entries before any money moves.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre. That means a help centre, email, live chat and a community channel, with no phone number among the options, so a written record of any conversation is the practical route.
Who runs Busha and where is it based?+
The legal entity is Busha Digital Limited, and the headquarters are listed as NG. The data protection registration NDPC/DCP/0223 is attached to that entity, so the company details are traceable before you fund the account.
How much do retail traders lose on platforms like this?+
Across the site, retail accounts lose a median of 70.15%, and the range runs from 65.75% to 74.5%. On a custodial exchange like this, losses ride on price moves while the keys sit with the platform, so position size matters more than coin count.
Sources
- busha.co checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Coins listed, Coins supported, Custody, Headquarters, Legal entity, Regulators, Support channels, Wallet type, Licences
“Trade 80+ digital assets on Busha”
- support.busha.io/en/articles/2221565-what-who-is-busha checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Exchange type, Features
“Busha is a SEC-licensed digital asset exchange that enables users to buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies”
- support.busha.io/en/collections/1243649-other-topics checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Backup options
“Process of asset recovery from Busha in case of a customer's demise.”
Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Taker fee, Fiat deposit methods.