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KuCoin review

Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

KuCoin suits traders who want one platform for a very long coin list, staking and derivatives. Regulators named are the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Austrian Financial Market Authority, and it publishes proof of reserves, so check the protection position before you fund the account.

Key facts

Best for
Traders wanting a long coin list, staking and derivatives in one custodial account.
Coins listed
829↗
Regulators
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA)↗
Proof of reserves
Yes↗
Derivatives
Yes↗
Exchange type
Cex↗
Legal entity
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH↗
Headquarters
Austria↗
Founded
2017↗
Support channels
Help-centre, Community↗
Features
Custodial, Self-custody, Staking
Official website
kucoin.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 5 sources

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • A very long listing of coins at 829, well ahead of the shorter lists at bunq, eToro and Vivid Plus
  • Regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission under AFSL No. 297499 and the Austrian Financial Market Authority under MiCA CASP 529900B4G0EGK7Z9KT45
  • Proof of reserves is published, giving readers something to check against the wider field
  • Custodial, self-custody and staking options in custodial, self custody and staking, with derivatives also available

Cons

  • Support runs on help centre and community only, so there is no live chat or phone line for account problems
  • The account sits with KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH in Austria, so EU customers are served by the Austrian entity rather than a UK one
  • Coins listed rank 13 of 176 brands, so the extra listings do not make it a standout on this measure
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Who it suits

  • Traders who want a long coin list in one place rather than a bank or broker wallet
  • Staking and derivatives users, since custodial, self custody and staking includes staking and derivatives are available
  • EU customers who accept an Austrian-authorised entity and an ASIC-registered Australian one

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone wanting help centre, community only support, since help centre and community has no chat or phone option
  • Buyers who want a bank or broker in the same comparison set, such as eToro for a simpler brokerage account
  • Readers who want UK-regulated protection, since the named regulators are Austrian and Australian

Deposit protection

KuCoin is authorised by the Austrian Financial Market Authority, listed as MiCA CASP 529900B4G0EGK7Z9KT45, and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, listed as AFSL No. 297499. The regulated entity is KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH in Austria. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) names both. KuCoin also publishes proof of reserves, so balances can be checked against published data.

How KuCoin compares

Where KuCoin is available

Available
Everywhere except Belgium, France, Netherlands
Licence in Australia
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) (AFSL No. 297499), checked September 26, 2026
Licence in Austria
Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) (MiCA CASP 529900B4G0EGK7Z9KT45), checked September 26, 2026, also valid in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia

Frequently asked questions

How many coins can I trade on KuCoin?+

KuCoin lists 829 coins, which is far more than bunq, eToro or Vivid Plus offer. On the coins listed measure it ranks 13 of 176 brands, so the list is broad rather than a ranking leader.

Is KuCoin regulated?+

The named regulators are the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Austrian Financial Market Authority. Their licences are listed as AFSL No. 297499 and MiCA CASP 529900B4G0EGK7Z9KT45, with the entity given as KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH.

Does KuCoin publish proof of reserves?+

Yes. Proof of reserves is published for the exchange, so readers can compare published balances rather than relying on the exchange's own word. Most peers in this comparison group also publish one.

What is the exchange type?+

It is a centralised exchange, cex. That means KuCoin holds balances on its own books and offers both custodial and self-custody options through custodial, self custody and staking.

Can I stake and trade derivatives on KuCoin?+

Yes to both. Staking appears in custodial, self custody and staking alongside custodial and self-custody options, and derivatives are available. That mix suits traders who want more than spot buying.

When was KuCoin founded?+

KuCoin was founded in 2017. It has operated for long enough that its listing and regulator history is on the record, which matters in a category where new venues appear often.

How do I get help if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on help centre and community, so a help centre and community are the routes available. There is no live chat or phone line listed, which is a drawback if a withdrawal or account issue needs fast attention.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Taker fee, Fiat deposit methods.

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Traders wanting a long coin list, staking and derivatives in one custodial account.

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