Score6.9
Score Android
Score iPhone
LocationSingapore
Currencies
LanguagesEN, RU, FR, PT, NL, ES, CN
Buy withBTC
Fees0.1%
AltcoinsYes
Margin tradingNo (Exchange does not support margin trading)
Trust scoreB
Beginner friendlyNo (Exchange is complex and difficult for beginners)
Stability3. Much (Exchange is stable, but it has a downtime in the high stakes)
FiatNo (The Exchange does not support Fiat currency like USD, EUR, etc ...)
SafetyA (Very secure)
APIYes (API is available for public to use)
Rest APIYes (The Exchange has Rest API support)
WebsocketNo (The Exchange does not have Websocket)
Mobile appNo (Exchange does not have a mobile app)
Credit cardNo (Exchange does not support credit cards)
ReferralYes (Exchange offers an affiliate program)
LendingNo (Exchange does not support lending)
Stop limitNo (Exchange does not support stop limit)
US licenceNo (Exchange don't have US licence for Money transmitter)
PGP supportNo (Exchange does not have PGP encryption)
ADVANTAGES OF KUCOIN
- Wide range of cryptocurrencies
- Earn interest on crypto
- Good customer service
- Low fees
- Strong user base
DISADVANTAGES OF KUCOIN
- Poor user reviews
- Fiat currencies not supported
- Complex for beginners
Manuals for Kucoin
Security rating of Kucoin
| Tier | Past 30-Day Trading Volume X (BTC) | KCS Balance Y | MAKER / TAKER fee |
| 1 | Y < 1000 | 0.10 % / 0.10 % | |
| 2 | 1000 < Y < 10000 | 0.07 % / 0.10 % | |
| 3 | 300 < X < 500 | 10000 < Y < 20000 | 0.065 % / 0.10 % |
| 4 | 500 < X < 1000 | 20000 < Y < 30000 | 0.0575 % / 0.07 % |
| 5 | 1000 < X < 2000 | 30000 < Y < 45000 | 0.05 % / 0.07 % |
| 6 | 2000 < X < 3000 | 45000 < Y < 65000 | 0.0425 % / 0.06 % |
| 7 | 3000 < X < 5000 | 65000 < Y < 85000 | 0.035 % / 0.06 % |
| 8 | 5000 < X < 10000 | 85000 < Y < 110000 | 0.0275 % / 0.05 % |
| 9 | 10000 < X < 20000 | 110000 < Y < 150000 | 0.02 % / 0.04 % |
| 10 | 20000 < X | 150000 < Y | 0.0125 % / 0.03 % |
Withdrawal Fees:
| Cryptocurrency | Withdrawal Fee | Minimum Withdrawal |
| BTC | 0.0005 | 0.002 |
| ETH | 0.01 | 0.02 |
| NEO | FREE | 1 |
| KCS | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| USDT | 5 | 10 |
| TMT | 162.8 | 325.6 |
| LALA | 704.2 | 1408.4 |
While there are no major security breaches to speak of, KuCoin in 2018 was the target of what appear to be phishing attacks, in response to which a KuCoin community spokesperson reminded traders on the Reddit platform
As per the KuCoin white paper: “Wallets in the platform … adopted multiple security levels of storage solution in line with their storage scale. We have stored the micro-withdrawal wallets in the private network architecture built on Amazon Web Services Cloud which has multi-layer firewall on the basis of security isolation.
KuCoin has integrated what they describe as “bank-level disaster proof deployment” with a multiple locations and centers to juggle tasks at the same time. The exchange applies this system across the trading platform as well as the accounting system. As a result, KuCoin should remain operational in the event of a “hardware failure” or “natural disasters.”
KuCoin relies on an “industry standard transfer encryption protocol” for data transfer layers, which basically means that your personal information is encrypted. The exchange also has “multi-factor” authentication for transactions including withdrawals. KuCoin says it has similarly implemented tight operational/internal risk controls to protect user data.
KuCoin further attributes its financial security to a key-dependent multi-layer encrypted wallet “cipher code” that’s “preserved by a special person.” The exchange also points to “macro-wallets” that are “stored in bank custody.”
Kucoin - Safety report
KuCoin offers standard security features such as KYC verification or industry-standard, but the exchange was subject to a major hack in September 2020. Hackers stole $281 million worth of cryptocurrencies, they obtained the private keys to the centralized exchange’s hot wallets, gaining control over vast quantities of BTC, ETH, TRX, XRP, XLM, and various ERC-20 tokens.
KuCoin immediately froze balances and disabled services. Fortunately, the assets were covered by an insurance fund. After the incident in addition to its security, they improve security with features like multi-factor authentication and encryption, also the exchange offers users a separate password for trading. The password is another layer for safer regular login and is required to make trades or withdraw assets.
Limits for withdrawal:
- Verified Individual Account: 100 BTC daily
- Verified Institutional Account: 500 BTC daily
- Non-verified Account: 2 BTC daily
Review of Kucoin
KuCoin is a Wild West for altcoins, with the trading platform already supporting hundreds of trading pairs with plans for more. Other exchanges, like tk’s BTCC, take a more risk-averse approach, shunning most altcoins altogether. The approach that’s best depends on the risk/reward profile of the trader.
KuCoin hasn’t experienced any major security breaches and it adopted a seemingly secure wallet system on Amazon Web Services Cloud involving a “multi-layer firewall.” They’ve unlocked the secret to creating a devoted following, which is through its bonus and promotion strategy that seems to be working. KuCoin boasts a seasoned management team that has been engaged with cryptocurrencies for years, despite the exchange’s late emergence in 2017.
Mobile apps review of Kucoin
KuCoin has an API, the documentation for which can be accessed here.
The exchange also has a mobile app for both iOS and Android systems. You can access the downloadable links for both apps here. Use the downloadable links from the KuCoin website to get the official mobile app from the exchange. Otherwise you might not download the official app.
You should be able to buy and sell coins with the app. As of Q1 2018, the app was in beta format though it remains fully functional. The exchange is monitoring user feedback and plans to make changes to functionality soon. One of the issues that users reported on Android was not being able to use the search function for coins.
