Binance Pro vs BISON Comparison
In our overall rating Binance Pro leads with 4.1 out of 5 points, ahead of BISON with 2.5. On disclosed fees Binance Pro is cheaper: 0.1 % instead of 1.25 % trading fee, which means € 1.00 instead of € 12.50 per €1,000 purchase. Binance Pro lists more cryptocurrencies (482) than BISON (71).
| 0.1 % | Fees | 1.25 % |
| € 1.00 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 12.50 |
| 482 | Cryptos | 71 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card | Payment Methods | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay (card and wallets: 2.49%) |
| License in Germany refused by BaFin | Regulation | MiCAR licence from BaFin: EUWAX AG for crypto trading (since 1 April 2025), Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH for custody (since 17 January 2025) |
Cost comparison
The basis is a Bitcoin purchase worth €1,000, calculated from the disclosed trading fee. A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| € 1.00 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 12.50 |
| 0.1 % | Fees | 1.25 % |
| € 7.47 | Wallet transfer | € 0 |
| Limited | Cost transparency | Yes |
| € 1 | Minimum Amount | € 0.01 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card | Payment Methods | SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay (card and wallets: 2.49%) |
On disclosed fees you pay €11.50 less at Binance Pro per €1,000 purchase.
No separate analysis -- based on Binance.
BISON charges no order fee for crypto trading; the cost sits in the spread between the buy and sell price. The spread varies with market conditions and trade size, while the account, custody, deposits and withdrawals are free.
| Transaction | Cost at BISON |
|---|---|
| Spread on Bitcoin and Ethereum | 1.25% on average per buy or sell |
| Spread on all other cryptocurrencies | 1.75% on average per buy or sell |
| Account opening, account management and custody | free |
| EUR deposit by SEPA or instant transfer | free; your own bank may charge for SEPA Instant |
| Instant deposit by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay | 2.49% of the amount |
| EUR withdrawal, crypto deposits and withdrawals | free |
| Staking Ethereum and Solana | BISON keeps 27% of the staking rewards |
| Stocks and ETFs | EUR 1.99 per buy or sell |
How to save: Deposit by SEPA or instant transfer instead of card to save 2.49%. Buying and later selling EUR 1,000 of Bitcoin costs about EUR 25 through the spread, about EUR 35 for altcoins. If you trade often, compare that with exchanges that charge fixed maker and taker fees in our crypto exchange comparison.
As of 1 November 2026 according to BISON, fees and costs.
Pros & Cons
- Volume-based maker/taker model from 0.10%/0.10%
- BNB discount: 25% additional fee reduction when paying in BNB
- Pro order types: limit, market, stop-limit, OCO, trailing stop, limit-maker, iceberg
- API access: REST, WebSocket, and FIX (institutional)
- Very broad pair universe from the Binance spot market
- Shared account with standard Binance -- seamless switch between Convert and Pro
- BaFin license application in Germany withdrawn
- MiCA license via Binance France not yet finally granted as of April 2026
- Margin and futures trading for EU retail investors restricted by MiCA
- Learning curve compared to standard direct-purchase interface has room for improvement
- Lowest VIP tiers only reachable from high 30-day volume onward
- 69 cryptocurrencies tradable, plus over 2,500 stocks and ETFs
- Crypto custody by Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH with a MiCA authorisation from BaFin, euro balances at Solaris SE and Deutsche Bank with deposit protection up to €100,000
- Transfers to your own wallets are free of charge
- Staking and savings plans available
- Tax report offered as an added feature
- Deposits via SEPA, SEPA instant transfer and credit card, entry from as little as €1
- The proportional spread averages 1.25 % on Bitcoin and Ethereum and 1.75 % on all other cryptocurrencies
- SMS-based two-factor authentication; stronger methods would be welcome
- Processing times of up to 24 hours for wallet transfers are occasionally criticised
User Experiences
AI AnalysisNo separate analysis -- based on Binance.
Users generally describe BISON in the evaluated user data as easy to understand and clear. In particular, the intuitive and easy-to-use app is frequently praised in reviews, while fees, support, and the selection of coins are seen more critically by users.
Provider details (fees, licences, pros and cons) editorially reviewed: November 2026. This analysis is based on 707 user reviews evaluated by AI from the Apple App Store, Trustpilot, and Google Play Store. The total number of reviews on the respective platforms may be higher, the platform ratings (star ratings) shown refer to all reviews available there. The reviews shown reflect users’ experiences and do not represent the site operator’s own assessment. All information is provided without guarantee. As of: March 2026. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Features
| not available | Maker/Taker Model | not specified |
| not available | BNB Discount | not specified |
| not available | Order Types | not specified |
| not available | API | not specified |
| not available | Charts | not specified |
| not available | Margin Trading | not specified |
| not available | Futures | not specified |
| not available | BaFin License | not specified |
| not available | MiCA License | not specified |
| not available | Mobile App | available |
| not specified | Savings plan | available |
| not specified | Staking | available |
| not specified | Wallet transfer | not available |
| not specified | Credit card payment | available |
| not specified | BaFin-regulated custodian | available |
| not specified | Web platform | available |
| not specified | Tax report | available |
| not specified | SEPA instant bank transfer | available |
- Maker/taker model from 0.10% with 25% BNB discount
- Pro order types incl. OCO, trailing stop, and iceberg
- API access via REST, WebSocket, and FIX
- Very broad pair universe from the Binance spot market
- Powered by Börse Stuttgart with many years of capital markets experience
- Free wallet transfer to your own wallets
- Tax report for crypto tax filing
- Crypto custody with a MiCA authorisation from BaFin
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
No separate analysis -- based on Binance.
When it comes to fees and costs, users report criticism comparatively often. According to reviews, the fees and spread are repeatedly described as high. Especially among price-conscious users, this area is therefore perceived rather critically in the user data.
Usability & User Experience
No separate analysis -- based on Binance.
Users mainly report a clear design and an intuitive app with BISON. According to reviews, the platform is often described as easy to use, user-friendly, and self-explanatory. Some users mention annoying notifications and report that verification does not always go smoothly.
Features & Offering
No separate analysis -- based on Binance.
According to reviews, users are rather reserved about BISON’s offering, mainly because of the limited coin selection. Many users would like to see more coins or cryptocurrencies; additionally, an API for Blockpit, staking, savings plans, as well as an iPad or Mac version are mentioned occasionally.
Stability & Security
No separate analysis -- based on Binance.
In terms of stability and reliability, many users are generally positive about BISON. According to reviews, the app is repeatedly described as reliable. However, some users report app crashes, so from the perspective of individual reviews the technical reliability still has room for improvement.
Customer Support
No separate analysis -- based on Binance.
When it comes to support, users report mixed experiences in the reviews, but overall rather critical ones. There is repeated mention of no support or long response times, which is why some users describe customer service as room for improvement. Support is also occasionally mentioned critically in connection with delays around withdrawals.
Details
| Binance Holdings Ltd. | Company | EUWAX AG |
| 2017 | Founded | 2019 |
| License in Germany refused by BaFin | Regulation | MiCAR licence from BaFin: EUWAX AG for crypto trading (since 1 April 2025), Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH for custody (since 17 January 2025) |
| € 1 | Minimum Amount | € 0.01 |
| Photo ID | KYC | eID, VideoIdent |
Verdict
In our overall rating Binance Pro leads with 4.1 against 2.5 for BISON.
On disclosed fees you pay €11.50 less at Binance Pro per €1,000 purchase.
For most investors Binance Pro is therefore the better choice.
Binance Pro is the professional trading environment within the Binance ecosystem and is aimed at experienced traders. Instead of the flat direct-purchase fee on the standard interface, a volume-based maker/taker model applies here, with entry rates of 0.10% maker and 0.10% taker, decreasing as 30-day volume and BNB holdings rise to levels below 0.02%. Those who pay fees in BNB receive an additional 25% discount, bringing the entry rate effectively to around 0.075%.
The order set covers limit, market, stop-limit, OCO, trailing stop, limit-maker, and iceberg orders. Margin trading and futures are mapped through separate interfaces within the Binance account, but are restricted in the EU by MiCA rules for crypto derivatives for retail investors. API access is provided via REST, WebSocket, and FIX for institutional users. The regulatory situation is central here: the BaFin license application in Germany has been withdrawn; a MiCA license is being pursued via Binance France and as of April 2026 has not yet been finally granted.
Binance Pro is considered particularly suitable for traders who value low maker/taker conditions, a broad pair selection, and pro order types. Those who place importance on a BaFin license or a fully MiCA-compliant setup should keep an eye on the regulatory development. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
BISON is the crypto app of Börse Stuttgart and is perceived in the DACH region as a provider with a traditional capital markets background. The provider is EUWAX AG, a Börse Stuttgart company supervised by BaFin that has notified BaFin of its crypto services under MiCA. Crypto custody is handled by Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH, which has held a MiCA authorisation from BaFin since January 2025. Euro balances are held at Solaris SE and Deutsche Bank and are covered by statutory deposit protection up to EUR 100,000 per investor and bank. According to BISON, 69 cryptocurrencies are tradable, plus stocks and ETFs, and the app has more than 1.06 million users.
As one of the few offerings among German brokers, BISON allows free wallet transfers to your own wallets. Staking, savings plans, and an integrated tax report are also available. According to BISON, staking of Ethereum and Solana is currently not regulated under MiCA. Deposits are possible via SEPA, instant bank transfer, and credit card.
Costs sit in the spread, which according to BISON averages 1.25 % on Bitcoin and Ethereum and 1.75 % on all other cryptocurrencies, the upper range among the brokers compared. The exclusively SMS-based 2FA and the processing time for wallet transfers of up to 24 hours are also seen as room for improvement. Overall, BISON is aimed at investors who prefer an established German provider and are willing to accept trade-offs in fees and coin selection.