Coinbase
The largest US-listed crypto exchange, with a simple buy screen and the Coinbase Advanced order book.
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Coinbase key facts
| Category | Crypto exchange |
|---|---|
| US availability | All 50 states |
| Trading fees | 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker |
| Simple buy fee | Not verified |
| Debit card purchase | Not verified |
| Coins available (US) | Not verified |
| Staking (US) | Not verified |
| US licenses | NY BitLicense, state MTLs, NMLS 1163082 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Self-custody wallet | Coinbase Wallet |
What is Coinbase?
Coinbase is a US crypto platform run by Coinbase, Inc., part of the public company Coinbase Global, Inc. It has a simple buy and sell screen and an order-book platform, Coinbase Advanced, with fees tiered by 30-day volume. Its self-custody wallet is a separate app, Coinbase Wallet.
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Coinbase compared
Coinbase pros and cons
- Parent company is public and files with the SEC
- Stablecoin pairs on Advanced cost 0.00% maker / 0.0045% taker
- Separate self-custody app: Coinbase Wallet
- Entry fees on Advanced of 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker
- A 2025 data breach exposed customer ID images and partial SSNs
- Simple-buy spread is not published on a page we could check
Coinbase FAQ
What is Coinbase?
Coinbase is a US crypto platform run by Coinbase, Inc., part of the public company Coinbase Global, Inc. It has a simple buy and sell screen and an order-book platform, Coinbase Advanced, with fees tiered by 30-day volume. Its self-custody wallet is a separate app, Coinbase Wallet.
Is Coinbase available in the US?
All 50 states, according to Coinbase’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
What are Coinbase’s trading fees?
At the lowest volume tier: 0.40% maker / 0.60% taker. Higher-volume traders pay less.
Does Coinbase hold my crypto?
Coinbase 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: Coinbase: official site, Coinbase blog: Coinbase launches in Hawaii (Aug 2024), Coinbase Advanced fees. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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