Rating
9.2/10
Security
9.3/10
Interface languages
6
Bonus
-
About Bitvavo
Bitvavo is the largest Dutch crypto exchange, known for low fees, a simple app and over 400 cryptocurrencies with fast euro deposits via SEPA and iDEAL.
Key facts
- Ranked #9 among MiCA-licensed EU exchanges
- Security score 9.3/10
- Interface available in 6 languages
- Competitive trading fees
- Standard terms, no code needed
- Centralised exchange (CEX)
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Jurisdiction and licence
- Jurisdiction
- Netherlands
- Licence type
- MiCA
- Supervisory authority
- AFM
Licensed entity
Bitvavo B.V.
Supervisory authority
AFM · NETHERLANDS
Authorisation date
12 May 2025
Registered address
Herengracht 450, 1017 CA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Authorised CASP services (4)
- a. Custody and administration of crypto-assets on behalf of clients
- b. Operation of a trading platform for crypto-assets
- c. Exchange of crypto-assets for funds (fiat)
- e. Execution of orders for crypto-assets on behalf of clients
EU passporting (27 countries)
What is a MiCA licence?
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets, EU Regulation 2023/1114) is a single rulebook for the crypto-asset market that applies directly across the European Union. For exchanges and other crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) it took effect on 30 December 2024.
A licensed CASP must meet strict requirements on own funds, governance, segregation of client assets, market abuse prevention and AML/KYC. One licence granted in the home member state allows services across the whole EEA (passporting).
ESMA · CASP registerSecurity metrics
- Proof of Reserves Yes
- Two-factor authentication (2FA) Yes
- Client insurance fund Yes
- Independent external audit Yes
- Funds in cold storage95%