Key facts
Entry tier; fees fall as volume grows.
About
Bitvavo is a Dutch exchange founded in Amsterdam in 2018 and one of the EU's largest by users (more than 2 million). It serves EEA residents only and has held a MiCA licence from the Dutch AFM since June 2025.
It lists 400+ coins, offers staking and simple euro purchases, and has no derivatives. Fees are moderate at 0.15%/0.25%. When €280 million got stuck with partner DCG in 2022, the founders covered the gap themselves and clients were unaffected.
Pros
- MiCA licence under AFM supervision
- 400+ coins and easy euro deposits
- Quarterly audited proof of reserves
Cons
- EEA residents only
- No derivatives
Verification (KYC)
Mandatory identity verification and proof of EEA residence.
For users in Russia
Not available to Russian residents: Bitvavo serves residents of the European Economic Area only.
Security
No hacks; in September 2022 a misconfiguration exposed data of eight users for 15 minutes. Quarterly proof of reserves is verified by The Network Firm.
Licenses and registrations
- MiCA licence from the AFM (Netherlands, June 2025)
Products
Sources
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