Compare AscendEX (BitMax) vs KuCoin

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On this page, you can compare AscendEX (BitMax) with KuCoin. Which exchange is better to use? You can compare exchange characteristics, fees, trading features, safety, and social media presence.

At the end of this page, you can see our final ratings for both exchanges.

In the table below you can see general information on both exchanges. AscendEX (BitMax) was founded in 2018 in Singapore. KuCoin was founded in 2017 in Hong Kong.

When choosing an exchange for trading, you should take into account how long it has been an active market player. Older exchanges usually have a good reputation and tend to be more reliable. It may be a good decision to use the older exchange, which is KuCoin. At the same time, newer projects may be more technologically advanced.

You should also pay attention to where the exchange is located. Some countries have strict financial regulations, which makes it difficult to seek court assistance when needed.

AscendEX (BitMax) is Centralized and KuCoin is Centralized. You can read more about the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized exchanges in this article.

AscendEX (BitMax) has a mobile app available for iOS and Android. KuCoin has a mobile app available for iOS and Android.

AscendEX (BitMax) has 3 languages available, including English, Korean and Chinese. KuCoin has 10 languages available, including English, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish and Indonesian.

Company
User rating User rating 3.6 / 5 14 user reviews User rating 3.4 / 5 16 user reviews
Cryptogeek rating Cryptogeek rating 4 / 5 Cryptogeek rating 4 / 5
Trust Score How it works Trust Score 3.97 / 5 Trust Score 3.99 / 5

User rating

3.6 / 5 14 user reviews 3.4 / 5 16 user reviews

Cryptogeek rating

4 / 5 4 / 5

Trust Score

How it works
3.97 / 5 3.99 / 5

About

AscendEX (BitMax) is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange that was launched in 2018 under the name of BitMax. The rebranding was put into action in March 2021
KuCoin is a relatively new exchange that started to operate in the mid-2017. The team behind the project is claimed to be experienced in the blockchain research since 2013. KuCoin has more than a hundred coins listed as well as about 400 active Markets.

Founding Date

2018 2017

Country

Singapore Hong Kong

Type

Centralized Centralized

Languages

English, Korean, Chinese English, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Indonesian

Mobile app

iOS, Android iOS, Android

Full address

No data Mahé (The exchange does not disclose the exact location of its office)

Fees

No data Tier Min. KCS holding (30 days) 30-day trade volume in BTC Maker/Taker fee KCS Pay fees
LV 1 1,000 ≥50 0.09%/0.1% 0.072%/0.08%
LV 2 10,000 ≥200 0.07%/0.09% 0.056%/0.072%
LV 3 20,000 ≥500 0.05%/0.08% 0.04%/0.064%
LV 4 30,000 ≥1,000 0.03%/0.07% 0.024%/0.056%
LV 5 40,000 ≥2,000 0%/0.07% 0%/0.056%
LV 6 50,000 ≥4,000 0%/0.06% 0%/0.048%
LV 7 60,000 ≥8,000 0%/0.05% 0%/0.04%
LV 8 70,000 ≥15,000 -0.005%/0.045% -0.005%/0.036%
LV 9 80,000 ≥25,000 -0.005%/0.04% -0.005%/0.032%
LV 10 90,000 ≥40,000 -0.005%/0.035% -0.005%/0.028%
LV 11 100,000 ≥60,000 -0.005%/0.03% -0.005%/0.024%
LV 12 150,000 ≥80,000 -0.005%/0.025% -0.005%/0.02%

Full fee schedule:
https://www.kucoin.com/vip/level
About
AscendEX (BitMax) is a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange that was launched in 2018 under the name of BitMax. The rebranding was put into action in March 2021
KuCoin is a relatively new exchange that started to operate in the mid-2017. The team behind the project is claimed to be experienced in the blockchain research since 2013. KuCoin has more than a hundred coins listed as well as about 400 active Markets.
Founding Date Founding Date 2018 Founding Date 2017
Country Country Singapore Country Hong Kong
Type Type Centralized Type Centralized
Languages Languages English, Korean, Chinese Languages English, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Indonesian
Mobile app Mobile app iOS, Android Mobile app iOS, Android
Full address Full address No data Full address Mahé (The exchange does not disclose the exact location of its office)
Fees Fees No data Fees Tier Min. KCS holding (30 days) 30-day trade volume in BTC Maker/Taker fee KCS Pay fees
LV 1 1,000 ≥50 0.09%/0.1% 0.072%/0.08%
LV 2 10,000 ≥200 0.07%/0.09% 0.056%/0.072%
LV 3 20,000 ≥500 0.05%/0.08% 0.04%/0.064%
LV 4 30,000 ≥1,000 0.03%/0.07% 0.024%/0.056%
LV 5 40,000 ≥2,000 0%/0.07% 0%/0.056%
LV 6 50,000 ≥4,000 0%/0.06% 0%/0.048%
LV 7 60,000 ≥8,000 0%/0.05% 0%/0.04%
LV 8 70,000 ≥15,000 -0.005%/0.045% -0.005%/0.036%
LV 9 80,000 ≥25,000 -0.005%/0.04% -0.005%/0.032%
LV 10 90,000 ≥40,000 -0.005%/0.035% -0.005%/0.028%
LV 11 100,000 ≥60,000 -0.005%/0.03% -0.005%/0.024%
LV 12 150,000 ≥80,000 -0.005%/0.025% -0.005%/0.02%

Full fee schedule:
https://www.kucoin.com/vip/level

Trading

AscendEX (BitMax) trading volume is 102,543,922.0. The exchange has 240 available trading pairs. Fiat trading is not available on the exchange. Margin trading is available.

KuCoin trading volume is 36,168,422.0. The exchange has 445 available trading pairs. Fiat trading is available on the exchange. Margin trading is available.

Please note: The bigger number of available trading pairs provides you with more trading opportunities, but may cause technological shortcomings at the same time.

Volume

102543922 36168422

Pairs

240 445

Coins

200 223

Fiat trading

-

Deposit

Depends on currency and volume Free

Fees

Percentage Percentage

Margin

Volume Volume 102543922 Volume 36168422
Pairs Pairs 240 Pairs 445
Coins Coins 200 Coins 223
Fiat trading Fiat trading - Fiat trading
Deposit Deposit Depends on currency and volume Deposit Free
Fees Fees Percentage Fees Percentage
Margin Margin Margin

Safety

Two factor authentication

Verified

Unverified Unverified
Two factor authentication Two factor authentication Two factor authentication
Verified Verified Unverified Verified Unverified

Social

Website

ascendex.com www.kucoin.com

Twitter

@AscendEX_Global @kucoincom

Number of followers

153300 337999
Website Website ascendex.com Website www.kucoin.com
Twitter Twitter @AscendEX_Global Twitter @kucoincom
Number of followers Number of followers 153300 Number of followers 337999

Rating

User rating User rating 3.6 / 5 14 user reviews User rating 3.4 / 5 16 user reviews
Cryptogeek rating Cryptogeek rating 4 / 5 Cryptogeek rating 4 / 5

Cryptogeek summary

AscendEX (BitMax) user rating is 3.6, based on 14 user reviews. KuCoin user rating is 3.4, based on 16 user reviews.

We also calculate the special Cryptogeek TrustScore based on the characteristics of each exchange.

We choose the winner based on our TrustScore Rating. Please remember, it’s still up to you which company to choose! How do we calculate Trust Score?
We choose the winner based on our TrustScore Rating. Please remember, it’s still up to you which company to choose! How do we calculate Trust Score?
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On this page, you can compare AscendEX (BitMax) with KuCoin. Which exchange is better to use? You can compare exchange characteristics, fees, trading features, safety, and social media presence.

At the end of this page, you can see our final ratings for both exchanges.

In the table below you can see general information on both exchanges. AscendEX (BitMax) was founded in 2018 in Singapore. KuCoin was founded in 2017 in Hong Kong.

When choosing an exchange for trading, you should take into account how long it has been an active market player. Older exchanges usually have a good reputation and tend to be more reliable. It may be a good decision to use the older exchange, which is KuCoin. At the same time, newer projects may be more technologically advanced.

You should also pay attention to where the exchange is located. Some countries have strict financial regulations, which makes it difficult to seek court assistance when needed.

AscendEX (BitMax) is Centralized and KuCoin is Centralized. You can read more about the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized exchanges in this article.

AscendEX (BitMax) has a mobile app available for iOS and Android. KuCoin has a mobile app available for iOS and Android.

AscendEX (BitMax) has 3 languages available, including English, Korean and Chinese. KuCoin has 10 languages available, including English, Portuguese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Turkish and Indonesian.