Bitpanda Fusion vs KuCoin Comparison
In our overall rating Bitpanda Fusion leads with 4.6 out of 5 points, ahead of KuCoin with 3.9. Our table lists the trading fee as “0.25 %” for Bitpanda Fusion and “0.1% maker/taker (spot)” for KuCoin. Bitpanda Fusion has been on the market longer, founded in 2014, while KuCoin followed in 2017.
| 0.25 % | Fees | 0.1% maker/taker (spot) |
| € 2.50 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | — |
| not stated | Cryptos | — |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal | Payment Methods | — |
| MiCA license via BaFin | Regulation | MiCA licence from the FMA (Austria) since 27 Nov 2025, FMA does not yet permit commencement of operations |
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 A price markup in the spread is not included, because most providers do not publish it.
| € 2.50 | Minimum cost per €1,000 | — |
| 0.25 % | Fees | 0.1% maker/taker (spot) |
| € 2.91 | Wallet transfer | — |
| Yes | Cost transparency | — |
| € 1 | Minimum Amount | €10 per order (BTC/EUR) |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card, PayPal | Payment Methods | — |
Bitpanda Fusion charges a tiered trading fee in seven levels, based on your trading volume over the last 30 days. Bitpanda lists a single rate per level; the fee table does not distinguish between maker and taker orders.
| 30-day volume (EUR) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 100,000 | 0.25% |
| 100,000 to 500,000 | 0.21% |
| 500,000 to 2,500,000 | 0.17% |
| 2,500,000 to 10,000,000 | 0.13% |
| 10,000,000 to 50,000,000 | 0.08% |
| 50,000,000 to 250,000,000 | 0.05% |
| Over 250,000,000 | 0.02% |
Fee table retrieved from the Bitpanda website on 2 October 2026. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Note, as of 21 October 2026: KuCoin EU states on its website that trading and deposits have been suspended since 4 February 2026. The table shows the rates KuCoin EU lists in its fee schedule.
| Transaction | Cost at KuCoin EU |
|---|---|
| Spot trading, base tier VIP 0 | 0.1% maker, 0.1% taker |
| Spot trading, VIP 3 | 0.075% maker, 0.09% taker |
| Spot trading, VIP 6 | 0.025% maker, 0.05% taker |
| Spot trading, VIP 12 | 0% maker, 0.025% taker |
| EUR deposits and withdrawals | via SEPA and SEPA Instant, fee shown before the withdrawal |
| Crypto withdrawals | network fee per coin |
How to save: Rates fall as your VIP tier rises. Users who already hold VIP status at another exchange can apply at KuCoin EU for a tier two levels higher for 60 days. We compare MiCA-licensed exchanges that are open for trading in our crypto exchange comparison.
Fees as of 21 October 2026 according to KuCoin EU VIP tiers and fees.
Pros & Cons
- Volume-based fees from 0.25% down to 0.02%
- Pro order types: limit, stop-limit, stop-market, take-profit limit
- Native TradingView charts with advanced indicators
- Public REST API for algorithmic trading
- Shared account with standard Bitpanda, no extra onboarding
- Liquidity from 12+ aggregated order books
- Learning curve compared to the standard Bitpanda app has room for improvement
- Savings plan feature not available on Fusion
- Lowest fee tiers only reachable from high 30-day volume onward
- Asset selection limited to spot pairs, with no precious metals or stocks like on standard Bitpanda
- 700+ coins – a vast altcoin selection
- Spot fees from 0.1% maker and taker
- MiCA CASP licence (FMA Austria, November 2025)
- Wide feature set: spot, futures, bots, earn products
- Trading and deposits at KuCoin EU suspended since 4 February 2026 (as of 21 October 2026)
- Historically no local European support structures
- 2023 US settlement still weighs on its record
User Experiences
AI AnalysisNo separate analysis -- based on Bitpanda.
Investing in crypto assets carries a high level of risk, up to and including total loss of capital. This is not investment advice. Figures as of October 2026, without guarantee; check current conditions with the provider.
Features
| available | Volume Fee Tiers | not specified |
| available | Order Types | not specified |
| available | API | not specified |
| available | Charts | not specified |
| available | Aggregated Order Books | not specified |
| not available | Savings Plan | not specified |
| available | Wallet Transfer | not specified |
| available | 2FA Security | not specified |
| available | BaFin License | not specified |
| available | Mobile App | not specified |
- Tiered fee in 7 steps, from 0.25% down to 0.02%
- Native TradingView charts and pro order types
- Public REST API
- BaFin licensing via the Bitpanda ecosystem
- Altcoin heavyweight with 700+ coins
- MiCA licence in hand, trading at KuCoin EU suspended since February 2026
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
No separate analysis -- based on Bitpanda.
Spot at KuCoin EU: 0.1% maker and 0.1% taker in the base tier, falling with the VIP tier to 0% maker and 0.025% taker. According to KuCoin EU, trading and deposits have been suspended since 4 February 2026 (as of 21 October 2026).
Details
| Bitpanda GmbH | Company | KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH |
| 2014 | Founded | 2017 |
| MiCA license via BaFin | Regulation | MiCA licence from the FMA (Austria) since 27 Nov 2025, FMA does not yet permit commencement of operations |
| € 1 | Minimum Amount | €10 per order (BTC/EUR) |
| eID, Photo ID | KYC | — |
Verdict
In our overall rating Bitpanda Fusion leads with 4.6 against 3.9 for KuCoin.
For most investors Bitpanda Fusion is therefore the better choice.
Bitpanda Fusion is the pro trading platform within the Bitpanda ecosystem and is aimed at active traders with higher volume. Instead of the flat 0.99% fee on the standard app, a tiered fee applies here that falls in seven steps from 0.25% to 0.02% as your trading volume over the last 30 days grows. Account, verification, and custody are shared with the regular Bitpanda platform, so no separate onboarding is required.
According to Bitpanda, Fusion compares the order books of more than twelve trading venues in real time and offers the best aggregated price. Fusion does not run an order book of its own: every order is executed directly with Bitpanda, which is why Bitpanda describes Fusion as a broker rather than an exchange. The interface integrates TradingView natively and supports market, limit, stop-limit, stop-market, and take-profit limit orders. A public REST API is available for algorithmic trading, and Bitpanda has announced a WebSocket API. The learning curve compared to the standard Bitpanda app is occasionally criticized in user comments, as is the absence of the savings plan feature.
Bitpanda Fusion is considered particularly suitable for traders who value low volume-based fees, pro order types, and API access. Those who mainly use savings plans, precious metals, or simple direct purchase are better served on the standard platform. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
KuCoin has been a fixture for altcoin traders for years. Its EU position is difficult as of October 2026: the Austrian MiCA licence has been granted, but according to the company, trading and deposits at KuCoin EU have been suspended since 4 February 2026. If regulatory certainty inside the EU is your priority, fully operational MiCA venues such as Bitpanda, Bybit EU or Kraken are the safer bet for now.