We compared seven BTCC alternatives on fees, US availability, licenses and coin choice, and noted where each one falls short of BTCC.
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BTCC does not accept US users: Section 2.3 of its User Agreement lists the United States, including its territories, as a Prohibited Country. Below are seven BTCC alternatives that take US customers, compared on state coverage, spot fees and licenses.
BTCC is a crypto exchange focused on futures trading that also offers spot markets. Base spot fees are 0.2% maker and 0.3% taker, and base futures fees are 0.03% maker / 0.055% taker. Its User Agreement also prohibits Ontario and Quebec. See the full BTCC profile →
User Agreement Section 2.3 lists the United States, including its territories, as a Prohibited Country.
BTCC’s spot fee stays at 0.2% maker / 0.3% taker at every VIP level.
The same Section 2.3 also prohibits Ontario and Quebec.
| Name | Best for | US availability | Trading fees | Simple buy fee | Staking (US) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCC ORIGINAL | Baseline | Not available (US is a Prohibited Country, User Agreement Section 2.3) | 0.2% maker / 0.3% taker | Not verified | Not verified |
| Binance.US | Lowest fees, where available | Not in AK, CT, GA, ME, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, TX, VT, WA | 0% maker / 0.02% taker | Spread shown before purchase | Yes, 25+ assets |
| Coinbase | Coverage in every state | All 50 states | 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker | Not verified | Not verified |
| Kraken | Pro trading outside NY, ME | All states except NY and ME | 0.40% maker / 0.80% taker | 1% + spread | Not verified |
| Gemini | Custody and staking | All 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico | 0.60% maker / 1.20% taker | Varies, shown before you confirm | Yes |
| Crypto.com | Mobile app outside NY | All states except NY | Not verified | Varies, shown in trade preview | Yes, except NY, CA, MD, NJ, WI |
| Robinhood Crypto | Stocks and crypto in one app | Most states; some coins limited in NY and TX | No commission (spread); 0.50% / 0.95% on Exchange Routing | No commission, spread in price | Yes, 25% commission on rewards |
| CEX.IO | Flat fee, licensed states | Licensed states only; New York restricted | 0.25% (30-day volume up to $10,000) | Not verified | Not verified |
US availability: States the exchange does not serve, from its own page. Trading fees: Lowest-volume tier on the advanced order book: maker / taker. Simple buy fee: Fee or spread on the one-click buy screen. “Not verified” means we have not yet checked the value against the project’s own documentation.
A US exchange run by BAM Trading Services, separately from Binance.com, with 200+ assets and the lowest order-book fees here. It is not available in 12 states, including New York and Texas, and charges 3.99% on card buys.
A US exchange with a simple buy screen and the Coinbase Advanced order book, serving all 50 states. Its entry-tier fees are 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker, and the simple-buy spread is not published.
A US-available exchange with an instant-buy app and the Kraken Pro order book (0.40% maker / 0.80% taker). It is not available in New York or Maine, and instant buys cost 1% plus a spread.
A US exchange and custodian supervised by NYDFS as a New York trust company, serving all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Its entry-tier ActiveTrader fees are the highest here: 0.60% maker / 1.20% taker.
A US app for buying, holding and staking crypto, available in every state except New York. It lists CFTC exchange and clearing licenses; app fees are shown in the trade preview, not published as a fixed rate.
Crypto inside the Robinhood brokerage app. Default orders carry no commission, with the cost in the price, and 140+ coins are tradable. The spread on default routing is not published, and it keeps 25% of staking rewards.
An exchange with instant buy and spot trading, serving US residents through CEX.IO Corp. only in states where it is licensed; New York is restricted. Entry spot fee is 0.25%, and card buys cost 0.49% to 4.99% plus a service charge.
In the US: Binance.US for the lowest spot fees where available, Coinbase for all 50 states, Kraken for active trading outside NY and ME.
BTCC’s User Agreement prohibits US users, so it is not an option for US residents. Binance.US charges less than BTCC’s 0.2% / 0.3% spot fee where it operates; CEX.IO’s flat 0.25% is lower on the taker side. Coinbase and Gemini cover every state at higher entry fees.
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No. BTCC’s User Agreement, Section 2.3, lists the United States, including its territories, as a Prohibited Country.
Binance.US for low spot fees (0% maker / 0.02% taker) where it operates; Coinbase for all 50 states.
Binance.US at 0% / 0.02%. CEX.IO’s 0.25% entry fee is below BTCC’s 0.3% taker rate but above its 0.2% maker rate.
Yes. Coinbase and Gemini serve all 50 states, and Robinhood holds a New York BitLicense.
Sources: Binance.US: supported states, Binance.US: fees, Coinbase: Advanced trade fees. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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