Costs, licensing, consumer protection Privacy, self-custody, censorship resistance

Crypto.com Derivatives

Crypto.com

4.2/5 1.1/5 · Data verified on

Crypto.com's derivatives arm stands out for its dual regulation, holding both a US CFTC licence and an EU MiCA registration, alongside very low maker fees. On the downside, maximum leverage is conservative versus rivals and spot fees are not competitive.

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Transparency: Medium
61/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Medium
61/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Maker / Taker fee 0.025% / 0.06%
Markets Derivatives
Max leverage 50×
Supported assets 250+
Trading pairs 350+
24h volume (as of Jun 15) $790.29M
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Crypto da Crypto.com App, Crypto da wallet esterno, Bonifico SEPA (EUR), Bonifico bancario (USD/GBP)
Geo restrictions US, CA, AU, GB, SG, HK, EU
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries US, EEA, UK, APAC · 90+ countries
Regulator CFTC, MAS, various
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status DCO, VASP, MPI MiCA (primo full); CFTC (USA) — dual regulation

Strengths

  • CFTC regulated USA: unique; MiCA EU: dual regulation; fee 0,01% maker.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • 20x max leverage; fee spot high.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (MiCA (primo full); CFTC (USA) — dual regulation): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
  • Geographic restrictions (US, CA, AU, GB, SG, HK, EU).

Verdict

A D ★ 4.2/5 ★ 1.1/5

The A is built on rare dual regulation — a US CFTC license and EU MiCA — and on maker fees among the lowest in the sector (0.025%), a solid mix for the average user. The score does not climb higher because the 50x maximum leverage is conservative versus rivals (good for risk, a limit for the trader) and spot fees are uncompetitive.

On this lens the picture flips: Crypto.com is custodial, full-KYC and carries the lowest privacy score in the group, so its strength — adherence to CFTC and MiCA — is exactly what the crypto-native avoids. Dual licensing means dual identification and no self-custody.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.5
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 4.4

Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.

"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.

FAQ

What are Crypto.com Derivatives's fees?

On Crypto.com Derivatives, spot fees are maker 0.03% / taker 0.06%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.

Is Crypto.com Derivatives regulated in Europe?

Regulatory status of Crypto.com Derivatives: MiCA (primo full); CFTC (USA) — dual regulation.

Does Crypto.com Derivatives publish Proof of Reserves?

Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Crypto.com Derivatives. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.

Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Crypto.com Derivatives?

No, Crypto.com Derivatives is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.

Does Crypto.com Derivatives support derivatives and futures?

Crypto.com Derivatives offers derivatives trading, with up to 50x leverage.

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