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Bitpanda vs Bitvavo
The Austrian Broker for Beginners with a BaFin MiCAR License — Dutch MiCA-regulated exchange with strong EUR markets and low spot fees
Updated: July 2026
Bitpanda has been operating since 2014 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bitvavo, founded in 2018, is 4 years younger and positions itself as "Dutch MiCA-regulated exchange with strong EUR markets and low spot fees". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bitvavo has the edge: 0.25% spot taker fee compared to 1.49% at Bitpanda. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $124 per transaction. Additional perk at Bitvavo: Volume-based fee tiers from 0.15% maker / 0.25% taker on EUR markets.
On the security front, Bitpanda offers MiCA-regulated: MiCAR license issued by BaFin with EU-wide passporting with an insurance fund of Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund. Bitvavo provides MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitvavo B.V. in the Netherlands and backs it with MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no quantified public insurance fund. Both platforms feature industry-standard security measures including 2FA, cold storage, and regular audits.
Bitpanda stands out with Broker Services, Crypto Cards, while Bitvavo differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Staking, Recurring Buys. In terms of coin selection, Bitvavo leads with 350+ trading pairs compared to Bitpanda's 100+.
Bitvavo wins the head-to-head comparison in 4 out of 11 categories (0x Bitpanda, 7x tie). Bitvavo offers lower fees.
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitpanda offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Email/Phone Support.
Bitvavo charges 0.25% spot taker fee plus Volume-based fee tiers from 0.15% maker / 0.25% taker on EUR markets.
Bitvavo with MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitvavo B.V. in the Netherlands and MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no quantified public insurance fund insurance fund.
Bitvavo lists 350+ trading pairs — 250+ more than Bitpanda.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Bitvavo | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 1.49% | 0.15% | Bitvavo |
| Spot Taker Fee | 1.49% | 0.25% | Bitvavo |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | N/A | — |
| Max Leverage | N/A | N/A | — |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | 350+ | Bitvavo |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Regulated Austrian provider with segregated custody structures; no quantified public insurance fund | MiCA-regulated custody with segregated client assets; no quantified public insurance fund | — |
| KYC | Yes | Required | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.4/5 | Bitvavo |
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