Best crypto exchanges in Canada
Ranked by Coinish Score: half the Editor Rating for the entity that serves residents of Canada, half Market Signal. Brokers without enough verified data for a rating are placed by Market Signal and labelled; brokers with neither are listed last. How we rate
Crypto in Canada at a glance
- 6 crypto exchanges with a verified licence serve residents of Canada: 6 hold a local licence (CSA and CIRO).
- Top pick by Coinish Score: Coinbase (80/100, Editor Rating 4.1/5).
- Lowest order-book trading fee: 0.2% (NDAX).
- No minimum deposit: NDAX.
Crypto in Canada
Local licence requiredCrypto trading platforms serving Canadians, including those based abroad, must be registered with Canadian securities regulators.
Regulator sources (1)
“Platforms located outside of Canada that provide services to Canadians must also be registered in Canada”
securities-administrators.ca · Mar 5, 2026
Cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in some countries. You could lose all the money you invest, and you may not be protected by a compensation scheme.
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Trading fee
0.5%
Cryptoassets
405+
Min. deposit
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80
Coinish Score
4.1/5 rating78 signal - 2

Trading fee
–
Cryptoassets
400+
Min. deposit
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78
Coinish Score
4.2/5 rating73 signal - 3

Trading fee
0.8%
Cryptoassets
200+
Min. deposit
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76
Coinish Score
4.0/5 rating73 signal - 4
App fee
0.5%
Cryptoassets
170+
Min. deposit
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67
Coinish Score
3.4/5 rating65 signal - 5

App fee
1%
Cryptoassets
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Min. deposit
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61
Coinish Score
3.2/5 rating58 signal - 6
Trading fee
0.2%
Cryptoassets
65+
Min. deposit
$0
50
Coinish Score
3.5/5 rating30 signal
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