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Bitunix vs Bitvavo
Rising Derivatives Exchange with Copy Trading and Campaign Bonuses — Dutch MiCA-regulated exchange with strong EUR markets and low spot fees
Updated: September 2026
Bitvavo has been operating since 2018 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. Bitunix, founded in 2021, is 3 years younger and positions itself as "Rising Derivatives Exchange with Copy Trading and Campaign Bonuses". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, Bitunix has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 0.25% at Bitvavo. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $15 per transaction. Additional perk at Bitunix: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com.
Regulatory scope: Bitunix: Registered in Saint Vincent/not EU-regulated. Bitvavo: MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitvavo B.V. in the Netherlands. Protection and reserve disclosures: Bitunix: $5M USD; Bitvavo: Account Guarantee up to EUR 100,000 for specified unauthorized-access losses; custody-provider insurance up to $755M; selected-asset PoR at 1:1 or higher dated 31 March 2026.
Bitunix stands out with Copy Trading, Launchpad, Campaign Bonuses, while Bitvavo differentiates itself through Spot Trading, Margin on 20 assets, Staking. In terms of coin selection, Bitunix leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Bitvavo's 400+ markets/assets.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
Bitunix wins the head-to-head comparison in 8 out of 11 categories (2x Bitvavo, 1x tie). Bitunix offers lower fees. However, Bitvavo has a higher overall rating (4.4 vs. 3.6).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Bitvavo offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Help Center.
Bitunix charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com.
Bitvavo: MiCA-regulated as a CASP via Bitvavo B.V. in the Netherlands. Protection/reserve disclosure: Account Guarantee up to EUR 100,000 for specified unauthorized-access losses; custody-provider insurance up to $755M; selected-asset PoR at 1:1 or higher dated 31 March 2026.
Bitunix lists 700+ trading pairs — 300+ more than Bitvavo.
Only Bitunix offers copy trading. Bitvavo does not have this feature.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitunix | Bitvavo | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.08% | 0.15% | Bitunix |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.25% | Bitunix |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | N/A | Bitunix |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | N/A | Bitunix |
| Max Leverage | 200x | N/A | Bitunix |
| Trading Pairs | 700+ | 400+ markets/assets | Bitunix |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 6) | No | Bitunix |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | $5M USD | Account Guarantee up to EUR 100,000 for specified unauthorized-access losses; custody-provider insurance up to $755M; selected-asset PoR at 1:1 or higher dated 31 March 2026 | Bitvavo |
| KYC | Optional up to 2 BTC/24h | Required | Bitunix |
| Editorial Rating | 3.6/5 | 4.4/5 | Bitvavo |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
Bitunix via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Fee-Back + 5,500 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 5,500 USDT bonus
Bitvavo via CryptoExchangePicks
4%–10% APY-equivalent
Crypto Deposit Bonus Promotion: 4%–10% APY-equivalent on up to EUR 10,000 through 30 September 2026
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