Backpack EU
MiCA-regulated Backpack EU platform with spot and perpetual futures focus
At a Glance
Fees
Features
Security
Regulation
MiCA-regulated via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia
KYC
Required
Securitysfeatures
2FA, Wallet Infrastructure, MiCA supervision, Perpetual risk disclosures
Insurance Fund
MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund
Deposit
Trading Bots
Backpack EU focuses on spot, perpetuals and wallet integration; it is not listed as a classic grid-bot exchange.
Pros
- MiCA/CASP entry via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia
- Spot and regulated perpetual futures offer for the EU
- Transparent EU perpetual futures fee table
- Modern app and wallet ecosystem
Cons
- Younger platform with a shorter history than Kraken or Bitstamp
- KYC is mandatory
- Perpetuals are higher risk and not suitable for beginners
- Coin selection is smaller than large global altcoin exchanges
Backpack EU Review 2026
Fees Breakdown
Backpack EU charges 0.08% maker and 0.1% taker fees for spot trading. Futures fees are 0.02% (maker) and 0.05% (taker). In practice, a $1,000 trade costs you $1.00 as a taker. At $10,000 monthly volume, that adds up to $120 per year. Spot from 0.08% maker / 0.10% taker; EU perpetuals from 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker
Security & Regulation
Backpack EU is MiCA-regulated — this means stricter requirements for protecting your deposits, segregated customer funds, and regular audits. The exchange is licensed in: MiCA-regulated via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia. The insurance fund of MiCA-regulated custody; no quantified public insurance fund protects your assets in case of a security incident.
Security features include: 2FA, Wallet Infrastructure, MiCA supervision, Perpetual risk disclosures. We recommend enabling at least 2FA via an authenticator app and setting up withdrawal whitelisting where available.
Features & Tools
With Selected spot and perp markets trading pairs, Backpack EU offers a focused selection of cryptocurrencies. Futures trading is available with up to EU perpetuals available leverage — caution is advised, leveraged trading carries significant risk.
Notable features: Spot Trading, Perpetual Futures, Mobile App, Wallet Ecosystem.
Deposits & Verification
Backpack EU accepts the following deposit methods: Crypto, Fiat Ramps. Crypto deposits are available for funding your account. KYC requirement: Required.
Who Is Backpack EU Best For?
Backpack EU is a specialized platform for specific use cases. The mobile app is available for iOS and Android. Customer support is available via Help Center/Support.
Verdict
Backpack EU is a modern crypto exchange headquartered in Latvia. Backpack EU is Backpack's MiCA-regulated structure in Latvia. The platform combines a modern app and wallet ecosystem with spot trading and an EU perpetual futures offer, making it more suitable for advanced users.
The platform offers Selected spot and perp markets trading pairs and leverage up to EU perpetuals available. Key strength: MiCA/CASP entry via Trek Technologies SIA in Latvia.
On the other hand: Younger platform with a shorter history than Kraken or Bitstamp. If you can live with that, Backpack EU is a solid platform with an overall rating of 3.9/5.
