BTSE operates a centralized cryptocurrency exchange and provides payment and trading infrastructure to businesses. Founded in 2018, the group offers spot trading, perpetual futures, asset conversion and Earn products. Its company LinkedIn page lists San Pedro, Costa Rica, as its headquarters. BTSE Solutions describes Taipei, Taiwan, as its main technology and operations office.
Trading and financial services
The exchange advertises 300+ cryptocurrencies for spot trading, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Spot trading uses BTSE's All-in-One Orderbook, while futures support multi-asset collateral and settlement. Contract specifications, margin requirements and available collateral vary by market. Bot Copy Trading lets users copy trading bots. AutoTrader offers automated trading strategies; Earn includes flexible and fixed-term products and staking for selected assets.
BTSE's business services include white-label exchanges, broker API connections, liquidity, wallets, custody technology and payment infrastructure. These services are offered through BTSE Solutions. Institutional infrastructure and locally operated businesses have separate service and eligibility terms.
Fees and account access
The published general-user spot fee schedule charges 0.20% for makers and takers. General-user futures fees are 0.02% for makers and 0.055% for takers. VIP rates differ, and futures funding, withdrawal charges and payment costs are separate.
Users can register with an email address, mobile number, Google or Apple. Under the verification policy effective October 16, 2025, Level 1 identity verification is required for cryptocurrency deposits and trading. Fiat services require Level 2 verification, including proof of address. Available fiat deposit routes include bank transfers, debit or credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay, subject to location and verification requirements.
Availability and regulatory scope
BTSE's regional restrictions exclude several jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Malaysia. The global platform states that it does not hold a MiCAR licence to provide crypto-asset services to EU residents. Its policy describes limited access initiated independently by eligible EU users; that wording does not establish EU authorisation.
Local operations require separate checks. In July 2026, BTSE Group announced BTSE Indonesia, a joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional. The Indonesian venture's regulatory position should not be treated as a licence for the global exchange. Users should check the relevant operator, product terms and current country restrictions before opening an account.
BTSE publishes a proof-of-reserves assessment by Hacken. Issued on April 15, 2026, the report uses balances captured on April 9, 2026, at 09:30 UTC and covers 17 digital assets across nine networks. Hacken reported that reserves exceeded the customer liabilities covered by the assessment. The findings apply to that dated snapshot and scope; the report does not audit BTSE's entire financial position.
