Backpack Exchange

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Backpack Exchange is a next-generation spot and derivatives exchange that emerged from beta in February 2025, known for its best-in-class trading UX and a unified wallet architecture spanning spot, futures, and lending in a single interface. The exchange had 650,000+ KYC'd users at launch and was admitted to Japan's JVCEA (Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association) in December 2024 — the first new member since Binance. Backpack offers perpetual contracts on Bitcoin and major digital assets.

Details

Fees: 0.02% maker, 0.06% taker
Type: Spot + derivatives exchange
Region: Global / Japan
Notable: First JVCEA member since Binance; 650K+ users at launch
Features: Unified spot/futures/lending wallet,Perpetual contracts
Maker Fee: 0.02%
Taker Fee: 0.06%
Regulatory: Japan JVCEA member (Dec 2024)
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2023
Headquarters: Cayman Islands
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker
Users At Launch: 650000
Lightning Support: No

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