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Best Crypto Exchanges in Canada
Top overall pick for customers in Canada: Kraken — 8.9/10. Clean 13-year security record with proof of reserves; fee schedule beats most rivals.
Reviewed by M. Rodriguez, Lead Exchange Analyst · Fact-checked by D. Okafor · Aug 18, 2026 · Editorial policy · how we make money
| Rank | Exchange · why it ranks here | Score | Spot maker / taker | Best for | Visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kraken Clean 13-year security record with proof of reserves; fee schedule beats most rivals | 8.9Security 9.8 · Fees 8.1 · Liquidity 8.9 | 0.16% / 0.26% | Security record | Visit ↗ |
| 2 | Coinbase Strongest regulatory standing among global venues; retail fees are among the highest | 8.8Security 9.6 · Fees 6.2 · Liquidity 9.2 | 0.4% / 0.6% | Regulated on-ramp | Visit ↗ |
| 3 | Crypto.com Best crypto card program and licensing breadth; spot fees above the pro venues | 8.5Security 8.8 · Fees 7.4 · Liquidity 8.6 | 0.25% / 0.5% | Card & app | Visit ↗ |
| 4 | Gemini NYDFS-regulated with insured custody; thinner books and higher retail fees | 8.3Security 9.5 · Fees 6.4 · Liquidity 7.6 | 0.2% / 0.4% | Regulated custody | Visit ↗ |
| 5 | Bitstamp Operating since 2011 with EU + US licenses; smaller asset list and quiet books | 8.2Security 9.2 · Fees 7.8 · Liquidity 7.8 | 0.3% / 0.4% | Track record | Visit ↗ |
- 1Kraken0.16% / 0.26% · Security record8.9
- 2Coinbase0.4% / 0.6% · Regulated on-ramp8.8
- 3Crypto.com0.25% / 0.5% · Card & app8.5
- 4Gemini0.2% / 0.4% · Regulated custody8.3
- 5Bitstamp0.3% / 0.4% · Track record8.2
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