Ranked in 7 of 16 countries · Exchange
Bitvavo Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan Verified No affiliate links
- Taker fee0.25%
- Maker fee0.15%
- Coins400
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersAmsterdam, Netherlands
Our verdict
Bitvavo is an Amsterdam-based exchange launched in 2018 and authorised by the Dutch AFM under MiCA. It serves EEA residents with euro and USDC order books for over 400 crypto assets, plus margin trading, staking, Auto Earn and lending. Base EUR-pair fees are 0.15% maker and 0.25% taker.
Pros
- Low base fees for a euro exchange
- Over 400 crypto assets listed
- Quarterly Merkle-tree proof of reserves
Cons
- Available to EEA residents only
- No futures or derivatives found in help center
Where Bitvavo works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | Available | #2 of 36 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| France | Available | #2 of 34 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Germany | Available | #2 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Italy | Available | #2 of 32 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Netherlands | Available | #2 of 31 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Poland | Available | #2 of 30 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| Spain | Available | #2 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece |
| USA | Not available | — | — Not verified |
How secure is Bitvavo?
- Proof of reserves
- Yes - quarterly Merkle-tree attestation by an independent accounting firm, reserve ratios published each quarter
- Custody
- Custodial
Incidents since 2019
- 2022otherIn December 2022 Bitvavo disclosed that EUR 280 million of customer assets were outstanding at DCG/Genesis and said it would carry that exposure itself.
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
What you can do on Bitvavo
- Spot
- Margin
- Staking
- Earn
Products can differ by country; check what the platform offers where you live.
Bitvavo FAQ
Where is Bitvavo available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain. It is not available in USA.
What are Bitvavo's trading fees?
At the base tier of its main order book Bitvavo charges 0.15% maker and 0.25% taker. Volume tiers and promotions can lower this.
Is Bitvavo regulated?
European Union: MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece. France: MiCA CASP authorisation, Bitvavo B.V. (AFM, Netherlands), notified 26/06/2025; passported to all EEA states except Greece. Germany: MiCA CASP authoris…
Does Bitvavo publish proof of reserves?
Yes - quarterly Merkle-tree attestation by an independent accounting firm, reserve ratios published each quarter
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