bitFlyer

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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

Fees: 0.01%-0.15% (varies by product)
Type: Retail exchange
Region: Japan
Countries: Japan, USA, Europe
Maker Fee: 0%
Regulated: Yes
Regulator: Japan FSA
Taker Fee: 0.15%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2014
Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0% maker / 0.15% taker
Withdrawal Fees: 0.0005 BTC
Lightning Support: No

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