Best Crypto Exchanges in Canada (October 2026): 14 Ranked
We checked which crypto exchanges, brokers and apps accept residents of Canada, which hold a local licence, and which exclude the country in their own terms. 14 are ranked below; 16 well-known platforms are not available there.
By Vahe Hakobyan Updated How we rank No affiliate links · no paid places
Which crypto exchange is best in Canada?
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#18.5/10
Crypto.com
Restricted dealer registered with the OSC and CSA members (Foris DAX CAN ULC); FINTRAC-registered MSB
Taker fee0.50%
LicenceLicensed
App ratings66K
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#28.3/10
Coinbase
Restricted dealer in all provinces and territories (Coinbase Canada, Inc.); FINTRAC MSB M22815925
Taker fee0.50%
LicenceLicensed
App ratings65K
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#38.0/10
Kraken
Restricted dealer with the OSC and the securities regulators of each province and territory (Payward Canada Inc.); FINTRAC MSB M19343731
Taker fee0.80%
LicenceLicensed
App ratings6K
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#47.7/10
Wealthsimple
Crypto asset trading platform registered with CSA members; CIRO member (Wealthsimple Investments Inc.)
Taker fee— Not verified
LicenceLicensed
App ratings130K
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#57.5/10
Newton
CIRO dealer member and CIPF member (Newton Crypto Ltd.); FINTRAC MSB M19607029
Taker fee— Not verified
LicenceLicensed
App ratings24K
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All 14 platforms for Canada, ranked
Scores out of 10 from seven published criteria. A dash means the value is not verified yet.
| # | Platform | Score | Taker fee | Local licence | App ratings | Review |
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| 1 | Crypto.comExchange |
8.5 | 0.50% | Licensed | 66K | Review of Crypto.com |
| 2 | CoinbaseExchange |
8.3 | 0.50% | Licensed | 65K | Review of Coinbase |
| 3 | KrakenExchange |
8.0 | 0.80% | Licensed | 6K | Review of Kraken |
| 4 | WealthsimpleBroker / app |
7.7 | — Not verified | Licensed | 130K | Review of Wealthsimple |
| 5 | NewtonBroker / app |
7.5 | — Not verified | Licensed | 24K | Review of Newton |
| 6 |  ShakepayBroker / app |
7.5 | — Not verified | Licensed | 24K | Review of Shakepay |
| 7 |  WebullBroker / app |
7.4 | — Not verified | Licensed | 3K | Review of Webull |
| 8 |  NdaxExchange |
7.4 | — Not verified | Licensed | 15K | Review of Ndax |
| 9 |  BitbuyExchange |
7.3 | — Not verified | Licensed | 7K | Review of Bitbuy |
| 10 |  CoinsquareExchange |
7.3 | — Not verified | Licensed | 5K | Review of Coinsquare |
| 11 |  NetcoinsBroker / app |
7.0 | — Not verified | Licensed | 756 | Review of Netcoins |
| 12 |  RobinhoodBroker / app |
6.7 | 0.95% | Licensed | 101 | Review of Robinhood |
| 13 |  HibitExchange · limited service |
5.9 | — Not verified | Licensed | 1 | Review of Hibit |
| 14 |  SatstreetInstitutional · limited service |
5.9 | — Not verified | Licensed | — Not verified | Review of Satstreet |
Crypto regulation and how we rank in Canada
Crypto asset trading platforms serving Canadians must be registered with the provincial securities regulators that make up the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), usually as a restricted dealer or a CIRO investment dealer; the CSA publishes the list of authorized platforms, and unregistered platforms could only keep operating under a pre-registration undertaking (by 17 July 2026 only DigiFinex's remained, and Uphold withdrew its undertaking on 29 May 2025). Dealing in virtual currency is also a money services business activity that must be registered with FINTRAC. Buying, holding and trading crypto is legal for residents, but crypto is not legal tender and crypto assets are not covered by CIPF.
Each platform gets a score from 0 to 10. Access and the local licence carry the most weight; security, fees, the range of coins and products, the number of ratings of its app in the local App Store and the quality of the data make up the rest. Only official sources are used: the platforms' own terms and the regulator's public register. A dash means we could not verify a value.
- Access in Canada20%
- Local licence20%
- Security record15%
- Cost15%
- Range10%
- Popularity15%
- Data quality5%
Popular exchanges not available in Canada
These platforms exclude residents of Canada in their own terms, or the regulator has barred them. They are listed for reference only, without ranks or sign-up links. Using a VPN or false details to get around a restriction breaks the platform's terms and can end with a frozen account.
BinanceExchange
Not registered with the CSA and no pre-registration undertaking; Binance terms pages did not render for reading
Source: securities-administrators.ca/crypto-platforms-regulation-and-enforcement-a… · checked Oct 6, 2026
BingXExchange
Eligibility: users must "(e) are not a U.S or Canada user"
Source: bingx.com/en/support/articles/360033286474 · checked Oct 6, 2026
BitfinexExchange
"Prohibited Person" means any U.S. Person; any Canadian Person; ...
Source: bitfinex.com/legal/exchange/terms · checked Oct 6, 2026
BitgetExchange
"Prohibited Countries means ... including Austria, Canada, Crimea, Cuba ..."
Source: bitget.com/support/articles/360014944032-terms-of-use · checked Oct 6, 2026
Bitstamp by RobinhoodExchange
"As of March 24, 2023, residents of Canada are not permitted to open new accounts on the Site."
Source: bitstamp.net/legal/terms-of-use/ltd · checked Oct 6, 2026
BybitExchange
Bybit "does not offer services or products to Users in a few excluded jurisdictions including the United States, the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada"
Source: bybit.com/en/help-center/article/Service-Restricted-Cou… · checked Oct 6, 2026
GateExchange
"Restricted Locations include but are not limited to the United States of America, Mainland China, Singapore, Canada"
Source: gate.com/legal/user-agreement · checked Oct 6, 2026
GeminiExchange
Not registered with the CSA and no pre-registration undertaking
Source: securities-administrators.ca/crypto-platforms-regulation-and-enforcement-a… · checked Oct 6, 2026
HTX (formerly Huobi)Exchange
Not registered with the CSA and no pre-registration undertaking
Source: securities-administrators.ca/crypto-platforms-regulation-and-enforcement-a… · checked Oct 6, 2026
KuCoinExchange
Terms: Restricted Locations include "Ontario, and British Columbia of Canada"; no CSA registration elsewhere
Source: kucoin.com/legal/terms-of-use · checked Oct 6, 2026
MEXCExchange
MEXC does not "accept registration of Users or trade applications" in listed countries including Canada
Source: mexc.com/terms · checked Oct 6, 2026
NexoBroker / app
Nexo: "will be phasing out its products and services in Canada"; no new Canada-based clients from 15 Apr 2023
Source: nexo.com/blog/update-for-canadian-clients · checked Oct 6, 2026
OKXExchange
Canada listed as a Restricted Location in the OKX Risk and Compliance Disclosure
Source: okx.com/help/risk-compliance-disclosure · checked Oct 6, 2026
UpholdBroker / app
CSA: "Notice of withdrawal delivered pursuant to s. 17 of the PRU on May 29, 2025"
Source: securities-administrators.ca/crypto-platforms-regulation-and-enforcement-a… · checked Oct 6, 2026
VirgoCXExchange
CSA: "subject to terms and conditions requiring wind-down of registrable business"
Source: securities-administrators.ca/crypto-platforms-regulation-and-enforcement-a… · checked Oct 6, 2026
WhiteBITExchange
Not registered with the CSA and no pre-registration undertaking
Source: securities-administrators.ca/crypto-platforms-regulation-and-enforcement-a… · checked Oct 6, 2026
Crypto exchange rankings in other countries
FAQ
Is crypto trading legal in Canada?
Crypto asset trading platforms serving Canadians must be registered with the provincial securities regulators that make up the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), usually as a restricted dealer or a CIRO investment dealer; the CSA publishes the list of authorized platforms, and unregistered…
Which crypto exchange is best in Canada?
There is no single best platform for everyone. In our data Crypto.com has the highest score, followed by Coinbase and Kraken. Compare fees, the local licence and the coins you need.
Which crypto exchanges are licensed in Canada?
Among the platforms in this ranking: Crypto.com, Coinbase, Kraken, Wealthsimple, Newton, Shakepay, Webull, Ndax, Bitbuy, Coinsquare and 4 more. Each review names the licence and the regulator.
Is Binance available in Canada?
No. Not registered with the CSA and no pre-registration undertaking; Binance terms pages did not render for reading
Is Coinbase available in Canada?
Yes. Coinbase Canada Inc. is on the CSA list of authorized crypto asset trading platforms (decision 3 Apr 2024, amended 1 Apr 2026).
Is Bybit available in Canada?
No. Bybit "does not offer services or products to Users in a few excluded jurisdictions including the United States, the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Canada"
Are crypto exchanges insured?
Crypto held on an exchange is generally not covered by deposit insurance. Check what the platform says about client asset protection, and consider a wallet you control for long-term holdings.
How often is this ranking updated?
Monthly. Each platform shows the date its status in Canada was last checked, with the source.
Not financial advice. This page is general information. Crypto prices are volatile and you can lose everything you put in.
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