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Backpack EU vs Crypto.com
MiCA-regulated Backpack EU platform with spot and perpetual futures focus — The Everyday Crypto Platform with Cashback Card, Earn, and Derivatives
Updated: July 2026
Crypto.com has been operating since 2016 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Backpack EU, founded in 2022, is 6 years younger and positions itself as "MiCA-regulated Backpack EU platform with spot and perpetual futures focus". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Backpack EU has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 0.50% at Crypto.com. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $40 per transaction. For futures trading, Backpack EU offers the better rates. Additional perk at Backpack EU: Spot from 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker; EU perpetuals from 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker.
On the security front, Backpack EU offers MiCA-regulated via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia with an insurance fund of MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund. Crypto.com provides MiCA-regulated via Foris DAX MT Limited in Malta (MFSA); also Singapore and backs it with Separate fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Backpack EU stands out with Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Mobile App, while Crypto.com differentiates itself through Earn, Cashback on Payments, Margin/Account Leverage. In terms of coin selection, Crypto.com leads with 600+ trading pairs compared to Backpack EU's Selected spot and perp markets.
Crypto.com wins the head-to-head comparison in 3 out of 11 categories (2x Backpack EU, 6x tie).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Crypto.com offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and 24/7 Live Chat.
Backpack EU charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus Spot from 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker; EU perpetuals from 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker.
Backpack EU with MiCA-regulated via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia and MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
Crypto.com lists 600+ trading pairs — 600+ more than Backpack EU.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Backpack EU | Crypto.com | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.08% | 0.25% | Backpack EU |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.50% | Backpack EU |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.02% | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.05% | — |
| Max Leverage | EU perpetuals available | 10x | Crypto.com |
| Trading Pairs | Selected spot and perp markets | 600+ | Crypto.com |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund | Separate fund | — |
| KYC | Required | Yes | — |
| Rating | 3.9/5 | 4/5 | Crypto.com |
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