Loans Mortgages Cards Banking Investing Tools Locations FX Insurance Learn ★ CRYPTO EXCHANGES · 6 CANADIAN · FINTRAC REGISTERED Crypto, the right way. Through Canada. Use a Canadian-registered exchange (Newton, Bitbuy, NDAX) and your money is FINTRAC-protected, CIRO-insured, and tracked for tax purposes. Spreads as low as 0.20% . Skip offshore exchanges — they're unregulated and often blocked.
Compare $5k trade → ₿ CRYPTO IN CANADA 0.20-1.5% fees
★ FEE COMPARISON · LIVE ★
Same trade. Different exchanges. 🥇 NDAX 0.20% spread + 0.20% fee $20
#2 Kraken Canada 0.20% spread + 0.26% fee $23
#3 Newton 0.50% spread + 0.00% fee $25
#4 Bitbuy 0.85% spread + 0.00% fee $43
#5 Wealthsimple Crypto 1.50% spread + 0.00% fee $75
#6 Coinbase Canada 0.50% spread + 1.49% fee $100
★ 6 CANADIAN EXCHANGES · DETAILED ★
Pick by use case NEW Newton 80+ coins
LOWEST FEES No trading commissions 80+ cryptocurrencies Free CAD deposits Mobile + web platform Best for cost-conscious traders. 0.5% spread, no commission. Owned by FloatPays.
Sign up → BIT Bitbuy 35+ coins
OLDEST · MOST TRUSTED Founded 2013 OSC registered Recurring buys CIRO insurance Canada's oldest crypto exchange (2013). FINTRAC + Ontario Securities Commission registered.
Sign up → NDA NDAX 40+ coins
BEST FOR PROS SPREAD 0.20%
FEE 0.20%
MIN $100
0.20% maker/taker Limit + stop orders API for trading bots Cold storage Advanced order types (limit, stop-limit). Lowest spread but commission applies. Pro-trader interface.
Sign up → WS Wealthsimple Crypto 50+ coins
INTEGRATED ECOSYSTEM Beautiful mobile app No commissions (high spread) Integrated with TFSA/RRSP Quick fiat → crypto Bundled with Wealthsimple Cash/Trade. Highest spreads but easiest UX. Best for casual investors.
Sign up → COI Coinbase Canada 250+ coins
MOST COINS · GLOBAL 250+ coins Coinbase Pro for cheaper trading Global liquidity Earning rewards Largest US exchange operating in Canada. 250+ cryptocurrencies. Higher fees than Canadian-only options.
Sign up → KRA Kraken Canada 60+ coins
BEST SECURITY Proof-of-reserves audits Futures + margin Staking High security score Industry-leading security practices. Strong derivatives market. US-headquartered but Canadian registered.
Sign up → YOUR QUESTIONS
Crypto · straight answers Are Canadian crypto exchanges safe?− Major exchanges (Newton, Bitbuy, NDAX, Wealthsimple) are FINTRAC + provincial securities commission registered. They're held to similar standards as banks for KYC/AML. Money is insured up to certain limits via CIRO. Avoid unregistered offshore exchanges. What are "spreads" vs "commissions"?+ Can I hold crypto in a TFSA?+ Should I keep crypto on the exchange or in a wallet?+ How is crypto taxed in Canada?+ What about Wealthsimple Crypto vs Newton?+