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Coinbase

Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. · Luxembourg
Dedicated pro interface: see listing →
Key points
Official sourceUnclaimedMiCA-licensed · Luxembourg
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Summary
01OverviewRegulatory status: MiCA-licensed or not, since when→02Services & AccessibilityWhat the app actually offers, as badges→03How much it costsTransfer, card, spread and withdrawal, in euros→04Security & custodyWhere your funds are, what recourse you have→05What to know before you startSpecifics, anomalies and affiliation→06Frequently asked questionsAnswers drawn from our verified data→

01Overview

The company

Headquarters
🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Founding date
2012
Team size
250-4999
Number of customers
≈ 7 600 000
Trustpilot
4/5 →

Regulation

Regulatory licences
MiCA licence, notified on 20/06/2025
Licensing authority
Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF)
Registered services
  • Custody
  • Order execution
  • Placement
  • Reception and transmission of orders
  • Transfer of crypto-assets
  • Crypto/crypto exchange
  • Crypto/fiat exchange
Register consulted
Consult the register → · verified on 03/07/2026

Coinbase is a crypto-asset company founded in the United States in 2012 and listed on Nasdaq since 2021. Its consumer offer lets users buy, sell, hold and transfer many crypto-assets from a simple interface, with recurring purchases and additional services depending on the country. More active users can switch to Coinbase Advanced to access an order book, charting tools, an API and certain derivatives regulated in Europe.

02Services & Accessibility

Concrete product features, distinct from the legal scope of the licence (block 01).

Simple purchase (Simple-Buy)Integrated walletStakingCrypto cardP2P marketFuturesOptionsMargin tradingFrench-language supportInstant verification (KYC) : to be verified

Available cryptos: 250

See the list

Detailed list of cryptos available for purchase: coming soon.

Accessibility

As a marketplace (order book), Coinbase suits some use cases more than others.

Minimum deposit: €1Mobile appWithdrawal to personal wallet possibleAutomatic DCADedicated pro interface: Coinbase Pro

Minimum deposit of €1. Withdrawal to a personal wallet possible. Dedicated pro interface with declining fees: see Coinbase Pro.

Available across the whole European Economic Area.

03How much it costs

Deposit

not disclosed

Trading

not disclosed

Holding

No known holding fees

Exit

not disclosed

Blockchain network fees always excluded (identical for everyone, not set by the platform).

Pricing not yet collected from an official source: this listing is still being compiled, fields stay empty rather than approximate.

Fee source: https://help.coinbase.com/fr/coinbase/trading-and-funding/pricing-and-fees/fees · verified on 26/08/2026
Simulate your own scenario (amount, duration, purchase method) with the fee simulator. Simulate your case →

04Security & custody

In-house custody: Coinbase Custody (dedicated subsidiary), also used as custodian by institutional third parties (e.g. BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF).

05What to know before you start

Two interfaces to distinguish: simple buy/sell with variable fees and spread displayed before confirmation, and Coinbase Advanced with a maker/taker schedule. Regulated futures available in certain European markets via Coinbase Advanced; exact availability depends on country and eligibility. Payment methods also differ between European countries (France vs Spain in particular).

Compensation transparency: affiliate partnership with Coinbase: À l'étude. A partnership has no influence on ranking or the default sort order (see Methodology).

06Frequently asked questions

Is Coinbase licensed under MiCA?

Yes. Coinbase Luxembourg S.A. is licensed as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) under the MiCA regulation. Competent authority: Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), Luxembourg. Notification to the ESMA register: 20/06/2025. A MiCA licence works as a passport: it allows the provider to operate across the entire European Union.

How many cryptos can you buy on Coinbase?

250 crypto-assets are available on Coinbase.

What is the minimum deposit on Coinbase?

The minimum deposit is 1 €.

Can you withdraw your crypto from Coinbase to your own wallet?

Yes, Coinbase lets you withdraw your crypto-assets to a personal wallet.

Can you stake crypto on Coinbase?

Yes, Coinbase offers staking.

Can you schedule recurring purchases (DCA) on Coinbase?

Yes, Coinbase lets you schedule recurring purchases (DCA).