bitFlyer
Exchanges
bitFlyer is Japan's largest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Tokyo. It holds the distinction of having no hacking incidents since founding — a rare achievement among major exchanges. bitFlyer operates licensed exchanges in Japan, the United States, and Europe, offering spot trading, the professional Lightning trading platform, and crypto CFDs. It is regulated by the Japan Financial Services Agency (FSA) and supports Bitcoin purchases from as little as 1 JPY.
Details
- Type
- Retail exchange
- Region
- Japan
- Countries
- Japan, USA, Europe
- Regulated
- Yes
- Regulator
- Japan FSA
- Bitcoin Only
- No
- Founded Year
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Kyc Required
- Yes
- Trading Fees
- 0%–0.01% maker; spot varies
- Withdrawal Fees
- 0.0005 BTC
- Lightning Support
- No
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