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Coinsquare 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 Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust Company
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersToronto, ON, Canada
Our verdict
Coinsquare is a Canadian crypto platform founded in 2014 and now owned by Robinhood. Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd. is a CIRO investment dealer and marketplace member, and it also runs the Bitbuy brand and Robinhood's Canadian crypto service. It offers spread-based trading, a Pro order book, staking and dedicated advisers.
Pros
- CIRO investment dealer and marketplace member
- Assets held in trust with external custodians
- Cash covered by CIPF within limits
Cons
- 1.5% fee on bank and wire withdrawals
- Pro fees of 0.50% are high for an order book
Where Coinsquare works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Available | #10 of 14 | CIRO investment dealer and marketplace member (Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd.); FINTRAC-registered |
How secure is Coinsquare?
- Proof of reserves
- — Not verified
- Custody
- Custodial; client assets held in trust with Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust Company
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
Coinsquare FAQ
Where is Coinsquare available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of Canada.
Is Coinsquare regulated?
Canada: CIRO investment dealer and marketplace member (Coinsquare Capital Markets Ltd.); FINTRAC-registered.
Not financial advice. Crypto prices are volatile and you can lose everything you put in. World-Crypt earns nothing from the platforms reviewed here.