BTCC
Crypto exchange focused on futures trading whose User Agreement lists the US as a prohibited country.
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BTCC key facts
| Category | Crypto exchange |
|---|---|
| US availability | Not available (US is a Prohibited Country, User Agreement Section 2.3) |
| Trading fees | 0.2% maker / 0.3% taker |
| Custody | Custodial |
Not verified yet: simple buy fee, debit card purchase, coins available (us), staking (us), us licenses, self-custody wallet. We add a value only after checking it on BTCC’s own pages.
What is BTCC?
BTCC is a crypto exchange focused on futures trading that also offers spot markets. Its User Agreement, Section 2.3, lists the United States, including its territories, plus Ontario and Quebec as Prohibited Countries. Base spot fees are 0.2% maker and 0.3% taker.
How BTCC works
BTCC centers on perpetual futures settled in USDT, USDC or the coin itself, plus copy trading and demo trading with 100,000 USDT in virtual funds.
VIP levels are set by account value or 30-day volume and are updated daily at 17:00 UTC. Futures fees go from 0.055% taker and 0.03% maker at VIP 0 down to 0.015% and 0.01% at the top tier.
How to start with BTCC
- BTCC does not accept US users, and its site blocks visitors from restricted regions by IP address.
- Its about page names BTCC Poland Limited, entered in Poland's register of virtual currency service providers (RDWW-1524), as the operating company.
BTCC fees and limits
- Spot trading is 0.3% taker and 0.2% maker at every VIP level.
- A 200 USDT deposit reaches VIP 1, which adds a 10% withdrawal fee discount; higher tiers reach 60%.
Risks to know before using BTCC
- BTCC says it was founded in June 2011 and reports zero security breaches.
- Its own risk warning notes that leverage magnifies losses.
- The menu also promotes wealth products advertised up to 300% APR; read the terms before you deposit.
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BTCC pros and cons
- Base futures fee 0.03% maker / 0.055% taker
- VIP tiers add withdrawal fee discounts up to 60%
- User Agreement Section 2.3 prohibits US users, including territories
- Spot fee stays 0.2% maker / 0.3% taker at every VIP level
- Ontario and Quebec also prohibited
BTCC FAQ
What is BTCC?
BTCC is a crypto exchange focused on futures trading that also offers spot markets. Its User Agreement, Section 2.3, lists the United States, including its territories, plus Ontario and Quebec as Prohibited Countries. Base spot fees are 0.2% maker and 0.3% taker.
Is BTCC available in the US?
Not available (US is a Prohibited Country, User Agreement Section 2.3), according to BTCC’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
What are BTCC’s trading fees?
At the lowest volume tier: 0.2% maker / 0.3% taker. Higher-volume traders pay less.
Does BTCC hold my crypto?
BTCC is custodial: it holds the keys to your balance. To hold your own keys, withdraw to a self-custody wallet.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: BTCC: official site, BTCC: User Agreement, BTCC: Fees and VIP benefits. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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