Ranked in 13 of 16 countries · Exchange
WhiteBIT Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan Verified No affiliate links
- Taker fee0.10%
- Maker fee0.10%
- Coins339
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersVilnius, Lithuania (registered office)
Our verdict
WhiteBIT is a European exchange of Ukrainian origin, founded in 2018 and part of W Group, with a registered office in Vilnius. It lists about 340 spot coins at a 0.1% base fee, offers futures, margin, crypto lending and the Nova card, and has a Hacken reserve audit.
Pros
- Low 0.1% base spot fee
- Hacken-audited proof of reserves
- No hacks or enforcement found since 2019
Cons
- Latest public reserve audit dates from November 2024
- Many WhiteBIT pages block automated reading
Where WhiteBIT works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Available | #7 of 25 | WhiteBIT Operations Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 89 645 644 702), registered with AUSTRAC as a virtual asset service provider |
| European Union | Available | #6 of 36 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| France | Available | #6 of 34 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| Germany | Available | #6 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| Italy | Available | #6 of 32 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| Netherlands | Available | #6 of 31 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| Poland | Available | #6 of 30 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| Serbia | Available | #6 of 24 | — Not verified |
| Spain | Available | #6 of 33 | MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta |
| Turkey | Available | #4 of 14 | On SPK provisional list (Whitebit Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu AŞ); final SPK operating licence not yet shown |
| Ukraine | Available | #2 of 22 | — Not verified |
| United Arab Emirates | Available | #16 of 18 | — Not verified |
| United Kingdom | Limited | #16 of 17 | — Not verified |
| Canada | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| USA | Not available | — | — Not verified |
How secure is WhiteBIT?
- Proof of reserves
- Yes - Hacken PoR audit, snapshot 18 Nov 2024, 1:1 coverage of in-scope assets
- Custody
- Custodial
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
What you can do on WhiteBIT
- Spot
- Futures
- Margin
- Earn
- Copy trading
- Card
- P2p
Products can differ by country; check what the platform offers where you live.
WhiteBIT FAQ
Where is WhiteBIT available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of Australia, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. It is not available in Canada, USA.
What are WhiteBIT's trading fees?
At the base tier of its main order book WhiteBIT charges 0.10% maker and 0.10% taker. Volume tiers and promotions can lower this.
Is WhiteBIT regulated?
Australia: WhiteBIT Operations Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 89 645 644 702), registered with AUSTRAC as a virtual asset service provider. European Union: MiCA CASP authorisation, WB-Shields Innovations GmbH (WhiteBIT EU) (FMA, Austria), notified 18/06/2026; passported to all EEA states except Malta. Fr…
Does WhiteBIT publish proof of reserves?
Yes - Hacken PoR audit, snapshot 18 Nov 2024, 1:1 coverage of in-scope assets
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