Platform review · Updated 2026-06-01
Coinbase Review
The largest publicly traded US crypto exchange, combining a beginner-friendly app with Advanced Trade, institutional services and a widely used self-custody wallet.
8.4/10 weighted
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Editorial score per our methodology. Not a recommendation to invest.
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Key facts
| Founded | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Remote-first; incorporated in the USA |
| Reported user base | 100M+ verified users (company-reported; verify) |
| Company type | Public (NASDAQ: COIN) |
| Regulatory status | US state money-transmitter licenses, NY BitLicense, MiCA authorization in the EU; subject to ongoing regulatory developments — verify current status. |
| Supported regions | 100+ countries; feature set varies by jurisdiction |
| Maker / taker fees | 0.00–0.40% on Advanced Trade (tiered, illustrative) / 0.05–0.60% on Advanced Trade (tiered, illustrative) |
| Listed assets | 250+ (illustrative) |
| Staking | ✓ Yes |
| Phone support | 24/7 phone line, including account-lock support |
Strengths and weaknesses
Advantages
- Long operating history as a regulated, publicly traded US exchange
- Advanced Trade offers low tiered fees with TradingView charts
- Large asset selection with a published listing framework
- Strong educational content and Learn & Earn
Disadvantages
- Simple buy/sell fees in the main app are comparatively high
- Staking and some products unavailable in certain US states
- Support quality has historically drawn complaints despite phone lines
- Fee structure across app vs Advanced Trade can confuse beginners
Additional services
- Coinbase One subscription (zero-fee trading tier, boosted rewards)
- Self-custody Coinbase Wallet
- Learn & Earn educational rewards
- Coinbase Prime, Custody and institutional services
Risk reminder: crypto assets are volatile and largely unprotected by deposit-insurance schemes. Features like staking, margin or yield products add further risk. Nothing here is investment advice — verify all details on the official site (https://www.coinbase.com) and do your own research.
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Fact-checked: 2026-06-01 · Sources listed on the comparison page.
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