BTC Markets

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BTC Markets is Australia's largest domestic cryptocurrency exchange, founded in 2013 and regulated by AUSTRAC. The platform serves retail and institutional clients with spot trading across Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies, offering AUD trading pairs, OTC desk for large orders, and API access for algorithmic traders. BTC Markets is a founding member of Blockchain Australia and holds strong domestic market share for Australian Bitcoin buyers.

Details

Fees: 0.85% taker, 0.85% maker (AUD pairs)
Type: Retail exchange
Region: Australia
Founded: 2013
Otc Desk: Yes
Maker Fee: 0.10%
Regulated: Yes
Regulator: AUSTRAC
Taker Fee: 0.20%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2013
Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.10% maker / 0.20% taker
Fiat Currencies: AUD
Lightning Support: No
Supported Countries: Australia

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