Coinbase is one of the few crypto exchanges listed on a US stock exchange and operating under regulation; security and transparency are high. Simple-buy fees are expensive and support is slow.
Best in Asset security and clear ownership
Founded
2012
Based in
United States (remote-first)
Business model
Licensed crypto exchange
Available in
19 countries: United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, Singapore, Japan
Score by criterion, against the category
The tick on each bar is the category average; the signed number is the distance from it.
Asset security and clear ownership90+16
Fees and costs62-3
Depth of worlds and assets80+4
Innovation82+5
Accessibility and experience80+10
Good fit for
First-time crypto buyers who want simplicity and safety
Investors who want a licensed, transparent exchange
Long-term holding with strong security tools
Less suited when
People in Iran; Coinbase does not accept accounts linked to Iran
Fee-sensitive frequent traders
Strengths
A listed company with public financial statements
Licensed and supervised in major markets
A simple app for beginners and an advanced mode for traders
Coinbase Wallet for self-custody
Opportunities for improvement
Room for improvement in: Simple-buy fees are higher than global rivals
Room for improvement in: Support is slow and late to respond on account holds
Room for improvement in: Fewer coins than lightly regulated exchanges
Verdict
A dependable choice for a safe, legal start in crypto; if you trade a lot, use the advanced mode with lower fees.
What Coinbase actually is
Coinbase was founded in 2012 and listed on Nasdaq in 2021. It buys, sells and holds crypto under licence, the space Nobitex occupies in Iran, with full regulation.
What you pay and what you get
Simple buy in the app has higher fees and spread; the advanced mode charges less. In return you get a transparent, regulated exchange.
Where it is strong
Security, financial transparency and licensing put Coinbase ahead of most exchanges in the world. The app is simple for beginners.
How it can improve, and what we could not verify
Simple buys are expensive and support is slow. The countries listed are only those where Coinbase's service was clear; Coinbase says it serves more than a hundred countries.
Questions about Coinbase
Is Coinbase safe?
It is among the safest exchanges in the world and is regulated, but your account security also depends on your password and two-factor setup.
Can you open a Coinbase account from Iran?
No; in the Iran view, Nobitex covers this space.
Why are Coinbase fees high?
Simple buys carry a higher spread and fee; the advanced mode is cheaper.
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