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Bitbuy Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan No affiliate links
- Taker fee— Not verified
- Maker fee— Not verified
- Coins— Not verified
- CustodyCustodial; client assets held in trust with external custodians
- Founded— Not verified
- HeadquartersToronto, ON, Canada
Our verdict
Bitbuy is a Canadian crypto platform that is a trade name of Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd., a CIRO-regulated dealer owned by Robinhood. It offers spread-based Express trades, a Pro order book with 0.50% fees, staking on several coins and free Interac e-Transfer deposits. It is registered with FINTRAC as a money services business.
Pros
- Operated by a CIRO-regulated dealer
- Free Interac e-Transfer deposits
- Both simple and Pro order-book trading
Cons
- 1.5% fee on bank and wire withdrawals
- Express trades price in an undisclosed spread
Where Bitbuy works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Available | #9 of 14 | Crypto asset trading platform registered with the OSC and CSA; trade name of CIRO-regulated Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd.; FINTRAC MSB |
How secure is Bitbuy?
- Proof of reserves
- — Not verified
- Custody
- Custodial; client assets held in trust with external custodians
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
Bitbuy FAQ
Where is Bitbuy available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of Canada.
Is Bitbuy regulated?
Canada: Crypto asset trading platform registered with the OSC and CSA; trade name of CIRO-regulated Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd.; FINTRAC MSB.
Not financial advice. Crypto prices are volatile and you can lose everything you put in. World-Crypt earns nothing from the platforms reviewed here.