About KuCoin

More than 700 listed tokens. That number alone explains why KuCoin attracts a specific type of trader: the altcoin hunter looking for the next small-cap gem before it hits the major exchanges. KuCoin regularly lists new projects weeks or months before Binance or Coinbase pick them up. The built-in trading bot is surprisingly capable for a free tool. Grid bots, DCA bots, and smart rebalance features all work without external software. Fees at 0.1%/0.1% are standard, and holding KCS (the platform token) drops them by 20%. Liquidity is the main concern. On anything outside the top 100 coins, spreads can be wide and order books thin. We also noticed occasional lag in the mobile app during high-traffic periods. KuCoin paid a $22 million fine to US regulators in 2024 and subsequently restricted US access. For non-US traders who want early access to new altcoins and don't mind thinner liquidity on obscure pairs, KuCoin delivers value that bigger exchanges simply don't match.