BTCC
Pioneer UK-based crypto exchange offering up to 225x leverage since 2011
Platform Overview
BTCC is one of the earliest cryptocurrency exchanges, originally founded in China in 2011 and now headquartered in the United Kingdom. It offers futures and tokenized trading products with leverage up to 225x, demo accounts, and multiple fiat deposit options. The platform has undergone significant ownership changes and pivoted to a derivatives-focused model.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- BTCC Exchange Ltd
- Brand Name
- BTCC
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 2011
- Parent Company
- BTCC Exchange Ltd
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
This score is based on currently available transparency, complaint, reputation and research signals, and may evolve as more data becomes available.
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework
- Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Trust Dimension Breakdown
Measures the completeness and verifiability of platform disclosures including regulatory filings, operational transparency, and transparency improvement efforts.
Evaluates regulatory standing, jurisdictional oversight quality, institutional engagement, and regulatory tier classification.
Assesses fund safety mechanisms, complaint history, complaint resolution track record, and customer service quality.
Reflects market standing, research commentary, expert-assessed execution quality, and liquidity reliability.
Evaluates platform uptime, technical reliability, customer service responsiveness, and operational transparency.
Measures industry contribution through education initiatives, research collaboration, ESG programs, and investor awareness efforts.
Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Maker 0.02% / Taker 0.06% (futures); spread markup on tokenized products
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free (crypto); varies for fiat
- Withdrawal Fees
- Network fee (varies by coin)
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant to 30 minutes (crypto); 1-3 business days (fiat)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmail
- Payment Methods
- CryptoCredit CardBank Transfer
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Offshore | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 2.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:225 | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2011 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 2 | 10 |
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