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

Foxbit

Foxbit

3.6/5 0.8/5 · Data verified on

Foxbit is a Brazilian exchange compliant with Banco Central rules, listing over 100 cryptocurrencies with free PIX deposits. It operates only in Brazil, however, and remains a second choice behind rival Mercado Bitcoin in a highly competitive market.

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Transparency: Low
46/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Low
46/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Maker / Taker fee 0.5% / 0.5%
Markets Spot
Max leverage
Supported assets 20+
Trading pairs 87+
24h volume $2.59M
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Pix, TED, Carta di credito, Contanti (deposito in espécie)
Geo restrictions US
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries LATAM · 1+ countries
Regulator Banco Central do Brasil
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status BCB Brasile Banco Central Brasil

Strengths

  • PIX free; 100+ crypto; Banco Central compliant.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Only Brazil; second choice vs Mercado Bitcoin.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (Banco Central Brasil): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
  • Geographic restrictions (US).

Verdict

B D ★ 3.6/5 ★ 0.8/5

Compliance with Banco Central rules, free PIX deposits and over 100 cryptocurrencies make Foxbit a regulated, low-friction option for Brazilian users, hence the B score. It is held back by its narrow scope — Brazil only — and its second-choice standing behind Mercado Bitcoin in a highly competitive market, with flat 0.5% fees that offer no distinctive edge.

Foxbit is a custodial exchange with full KYC and centrally held funds, tied to Banco Central oversight: none of that comes close to crypto-native autonomy. The PIX integration, convenient for consumers, is in fact a rail into the traditional banking system. With no self-custody or privacy, the verdict through this lens stays weak.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 2.3
Costs 10% 0.0

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 Foxbit's fees?

On Foxbit, spot fees are maker 0.5% / taker 0.5%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.

Is Foxbit regulated in Europe?

Regulatory status of Foxbit: Banco Central Brasil. Licence: BCB Brasile (BR).

Does Foxbit publish Proof of Reserves?

Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Foxbit. 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 Foxbit?

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

Does Foxbit support derivatives and futures?

Foxbit does not offer derivatives: it focuses on spot trading.

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