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

NovaDAX

NovaDAX

3.7/5 0.7/5 · Data verified on

NovaDAX is a Brazilian exchange registered with the BCB, with fees of 0.015% among the lowest globally, PIX support and over 300 trading pairs. Its limitation is its exclusive focus on Brazil and lower visibility compared with Mercado Bitcoin.

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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 0.3% / 0.5%
Markets Spot
Max leverage
Supported assets 80+
Trading pairs 600+
24h volume $3.76M
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Pix (BRL), Bonifico bancario / TED (BRL)
Geo restrictions US, IR, KP, CU
Staking / Earn Staking program con lock 1-4 anni
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries LATAM · 1+ countries
Regulator VQF (AML), non specificato
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status BCB Banco Central Brasil

Strengths

  • Fee 0,015% — among the lowest globalmente; PIX; 300+ pair.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Only Brazil; less conosciuta.
  • 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, IR, KP, CU).

Verdict

B D ★ 3.7/5 ★ 0.7/5

Registration with the BCB, PIX support and over 300 trading pairs place NovaDAX firmly in the B range, but its real selling point is the 0.015% fees, among the lowest in the world, which give a concrete cost advantage. The score is limited by its exclusive focus on Brazil and lower visibility than Mercado Bitcoin, which weighs on trust for a user who doesn't know it.

The ultra-low fees don't change the substance for the crypto-native user: NovaDAX is custodial with full KYC and centralized custody under Banco Central oversight. The cost advantage sits entirely within the regulated perimeter, with no self-custody or privacy. Through this lens the verdict stays low, because what matters — key control and censorship resistance — simply isn't there.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
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 NovaDAX's fees?

On NovaDAX, spot fees are maker 0.3% / taker 0.5%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.

Is NovaDAX regulated in Europe?

Regulatory status of NovaDAX: Banco Central Brasil. Licence: BCB.

Does NovaDAX publish Proof of Reserves?

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

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

Does NovaDAX support derivatives and futures?

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

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✓ Terms unchanged since Jun 1, 2026

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