Compare Crypto Exchanges: Fees, Reviews and Guides
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Of the five exchanges we track, the cheapest way to buy $1,000 of Bitcoin in the United States is Kraken Pro: 0.80% with a market order ($8) or 0.40% with a limit order ($4). One-tap app buttons cost more — the Kraken app charges 1% plus a spread — so the order-book screen is where the money is saved.
Check what your order costsWhat $1,000 of Bitcoin Costs in the United States
| Exchange | Limit / market fee | $1,000 market buy | Serves US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken Pro0.40% limit · 0.80% market | 0.40% / 0.80% | $8 | Yes |
| Coinbase Advanced (as reported)0.60% limit · 1.20% market | 0.60% / 1.20% | $12 | Yes |
| Bybit Spot0.10% limit · 0.10% market | 0.10% / 0.10% | $1 | No |
| OKX Spot0.08% limit · 0.10% market | 0.08% / 0.10% | $1 | No |
| Gate Spot (as reported)0.20% limit · 0.20% market | 0.20% / 0.20% | $2 | No |
Entry-tier spot fees from each exchange's fee page, checked Oct 8, 2026; EU and UK platforms checked Oct 25, 2026. “As reported” means the exchange hides the rate from automated checks or shows it only after sign-in. Spreads and withdrawal fees come on top; the fee calculator adds the withdrawal fees exchanges publish.
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Which crypto exchange has the lowest fees?
Of the five we track, OKX (0.08% maker / 0.10% taker) and Bybit (0.10% / 0.10%) have the lowest entry-tier spot fees on their global platforms. EEA residents trade on regional platforms instead: Bybit EU at 0.25% and OKX EEA at 0.20% / 0.35% on a spot-only account. Kraken Pro charges 0.40% / 0.80% at the entry tier and is the cheapest of the five that serves US residents; Coinbase Advanced is about 0.60% / 1.20%. Every app's one-tap buy button costs more than the same exchange's order book.
Is Kraken or Bybit better?
Kraken suits US and European residents who want a long-running, regulated exchange with bank deposits and withdrawals, and new users get $10 in Bitcoin after a $100 bank or crypto deposit and $100 traded (cards don't count; not in the UK or Singapore). Bybit charges less on spot trades and has a large P2P market, but it does not serve the US and asks for ID verification before a deposit. Our two reviews compare fees, safety and countries in detail.
Why does buying in an exchange app cost more?
The one-tap buy button adds a fee and a spread on top of the market price — on Kraken the app charges 1% plus a spread, and Coinbase shows its fee and spread only at checkout. The order-book screen of the same account (Kraken Pro, Coinbase Advanced) charges only a maker or taker fee: 0.40% / 0.80% on Kraken Pro at the entry tier.
Where can I buy TON?
Kraken, Bybit and OKX all list Toncoin, renamed GRAM in June 2026 — Bybit shows the GRAM ticker, Kraken still uses TON. Our guides cover depositing TON on Kraken, buying it on Bybit and withdrawing it to Tonkeeper or Telegram Wallet; the fee calculator shows what each exchange charges for it.