What it is
KuCoin is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange known for its large selection of altcoins and early token listings.
It offers:
Spot trading
Futures trading with leverage
Copy trading
Launchpad token sales
Earn and staking products
Trading bots
KuCoin became popular for offering access to many small-cap tokens before they were listed on major exchanges.
Since 2023, KYC verification is required for new users and for most exchange features.
How it works
Create an account
Complete identity verification (KYC)
Deposit crypto or fiat
Trade on spot or futures
Withdraw funds
Security features include:
2FA authentication
Trading password
Withdrawal whitelist
Risk control system
Orders are matched within KuCoin's internal order book.
When to use it
Use KuCoin when you:
Trade smaller altcoins
Want early token access
Use trading bots
Trade futures
Participate in launchpad campaigns
Not ideal if you:
Avoid KYC entirely
Prefer highly regulated exchanges
Only trade major coins
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