BISON vs Traders Place Comparison
| 1.25 % | Fees | 0.9 % |
| € 12.50 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 9.00 |
| 71 | Cryptos | 59 |
| SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay (card and wallets: 2.49%) | Payment Methods | SEPA Transfer |
| MiCAR licence from BaFin: EUWAX AG for crypto trading (since 1 April 2025), Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH for custody (since 17 January 2025) | Regulation | Crypto custodian Tangany GmbH has a BaFin license. |
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 A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| € 12.50 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | € 9.00 |
| 1.25 % | Fees | 0.9 % |
| € 0 | Wallet transfer | – |
| Yes | Cost transparency | Limited |
| € 0.01 | Minimum Amount | € 1 |
| SEPA transfer, SEPA Instant transfer, credit card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay (card and wallets: 2.49%) | Payment Methods | SEPA Transfer |
On disclosed fees you pay €3.50 less at Traders Place per €1,000 purchase.
Pros & Cons
- More than 70 cryptocurrencies tradable, plus over 2,500 stocks and ETFs
- Crypto custody by the BaFin-regulated Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH
- 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
- 59 cryptocurrencies available to trade
- Savings plans starting from €1 for crypto and securities
- Crypto custodian Tangany GmbH with BaFin license
- App available for iOS, Android, and web
- German broker based in Germany
- Wallet transfer to your own wallets not possible – occasionally criticized by users
- Staking features currently not available – room for improvement
- Deposits only via SEPA transfer – additional payment methods room for improvement
- 2FA security based on SMS – expanded options room for improvement
Score Comparison
User Experiences
AI AnalysisUsers 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.
According to reviews, Traders Place is generally described as clear and, in many cases, easy to use. At the same time, users repeatedly report difficulties with the app and login, which means the overall impression from a user perspective is mixed.
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
| ✓ | Savings plan | ✓ |
| ✓ | Staking | ✓ |
| ✓ | Wallet transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Credit card payment | ✓ |
| ✓ | BaFin-regulated custodian | ✓ |
| ✓ | Web platform | ✓ |
| ✓ | Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ✓ |
| ✓ | Tax report | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA instant bank transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Stocks & ETFs | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA transfer | ✓ |
- Powered by Börse Stuttgart with many years of capital markets experience
- Free wallet transfer to your own wallets
- Tax report for crypto tax filing
- BaFin-regulated crypto custody
- German broker with BaFin-licensed crypto custodian Tangany
- Savings plans from €1 for a low-threshold entry
- 59 tradable cryptocurrencies
- Trading fees of 0.9 % for crypto
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
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.
According to reviews, users generally view the fees and conditions positively. Users report fair prices and good conditions. Overall, the available user data contains mostly praise, while major criticism of fees is not a focal point.
Usability & User Experience
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.
Users appreciate the clear layout and describe the app in many reviews as easy to use. However, according to reviews, the user navigation is also often perceived as not intuitive or somewhat confusing in places. Some users also report that registration and login do not always work smoothly, so from a user perspective the usability still has room for improvement.
Features & Offering
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.
Users are mainly looking for a tax-loss certificate in the app, two-factor authentication, and more filtering and sorting options. In addition, the lack of push notifications and a watchlist as a tab are mentioned. Some users also want movable logos and small improvements.
Stability & Security
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.
According to reviews, some users describe Traders Place as reliable. At the same time, users repeatedly report that the app freezes, hangs, or crashes; incorrect prices and interrupted VideoIdent processes are also mentioned. Stability is therefore perceived in a mixed way from a user perspective.
Customer Support
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.
Users sometimes report fast support, which is explicitly praised in some reviews. At the same time, according to reviews, it is mentioned more often that responses do not arrive or inquiries are not answered. Support is therefore perceived differently overall from a user perspective.
Details
| EUWAX AG | Company | Traders Place GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| 2019 | Founded | 2023 |
| MiCAR licence from BaFin: EUWAX AG for crypto trading (since 1 April 2025), Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH for custody (since 17 January 2025) | Regulation | Crypto custodian Tangany GmbH has a BaFin license. |
| € 0.01 | Minimum Amount | € 1 |
| eID, VideoIdent | KYC | eID, Video-ID |
Verdict
In our overall rating Traders Place leads with 2.7 against 2.5 for BISON.
On disclosed fees you pay €3.50 less at Traders Place per €1,000 purchase.
Neither provider reaches 4.0 out of 5 in our rating, so we do not give an unreserved recommendation here.
BISON is the crypto app of Börse Stuttgart and is perceived in the DACH region as a provider with a traditional capital markets background. Crypto custody is handled by Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH, which is regulated by BaFin. With 26 tradable coins, the selection is clearly limited compared with specialized crypto exchanges.
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. Deposits are possible via SEPA, instant bank transfer, and credit card.
The trading fees of 1.25 % are in the upper range of the brokers compared and are occasionally criticized by users. 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.
Traders Place is a comparatively young German broker (founded in 2023) that offers 59 cryptocurrencies in addition to stocks and ETFs. Crypto custody is handled by Tangany GmbH, which is licensed by BaFin and is regarded as regulatorily reliable in the DACH region. With savings plans from €1, the broker offers a low-threshold entry point for regular investing in cryptocurrencies.
For investors who prefer a German broker based in Germany and want to use crypto as a supplement to a classic securities account, Traders Place is seen as one of the newer alternatives. The platform can be used via app and web and covers a solid range of cryptocurrencies with 59 coins. Trading fees of 0.9 % are in the middle to upper range among the compared German brokers.
However, wallet transfers to your own wallets are not possible, and staking is currently not offered — both are occasionally criticized by users. The SMS-based 2FA and the limited deposit methods (SEPA transfer only) are also seen as room for improvement. Traders Place is therefore especially suitable for investors who want to try a young German broker with regulated custody and a broad coin offering and can do without wallet functionality.