Beginner’s guide

What to look at beyond fees

When choosing a crypto exchange, a low fee stands out, but it doesn’t tell the whole story. There are other hidden costs and, most importantly, factors that matter much more: security, regulation, custody, and support. Fees you compare in seconds; trust is built.

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Evaluate an exchange beyond fees
The idea

In one sentence

The fee moves cents per trade. Security moves your entire net worth. Comparing only the fee is looking at the wrong part of the equation.

Cheap can get expensive: a platform without regulation or without its own custody can cost far more than any fee it saves.

What costs really exist

The trading fee is only one of them. Look at the whole picture.


Trading fee

The amount charged to buy or sell. It’s the most visible cost, but not the only one.

Spread

The difference between the buy price and the sell price. Sometimes “no fee” hides a wider spread.

Network and withdrawal

The network fee (from the blockchain) on transfers and any withdrawal costs also factor in.

Fees are part of it, not the whole

The true cost is the whole package, and security is priceless.

Real costAdd up fee, spread, and network to truly compare.
SecurityMatters more than any fee savings.
TrustIt’s what makes the difference when something matters.

What really matters

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Regulation

does the platform operate within Brazilian rules? That’s real protection.

2

Security and custody

own infrastructure and asset custody matter more than cents.

3

Liquidity

being able to buy and sell easily, when you need it.

4

Products and ecosystem

what you can do beyond buying and selling: card, OTC, and more.

5

Reputation and support

track record in the market and real people to help you when you need it.

Strength that’s worth more than the fee

Brasil Bitcoin has been a pioneer in Brazil since 2018, operates within regulation, has its own infrastructure and custody, a complete product ecosystem, and human support. It is the largest crypto platform in Latin America, built on trust, not promises.

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Differentiators

Structure for you to trade with confidence

Regulated operation. Regulated, with its own custody and infrastructure.

Complete ecosystem. Complete ecosystem: 150+ cryptos, Global Card, OTC desk, and more.

Simple buying. Buy via Pix and from low amounts, buying a fraction.

Human support. Human support and finalist of the Reclame Aqui Award 2026.

How to compare exchanges properly

A simple checklist so you don’t fall for fee talk alone.

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Step 1

Confirm the platform operates within Brazilian regulation.

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Step 2

See the full cost: fee, spread, and network fee together.

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Step 3

Check custody, security, liquidity, and reputation.

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Step 4

Test the support and see whether there are real people on the other side.

Frequently asked questions

Recognition and perceived trust

Reclame AQUI

Reclame AQUI

31.7% desde 2020
7.9/ 10

Resolves 85.4% of issues.

Play Store

Play Store

7.9% desde 2020
4.1/ 5

Positive evolution in operational experience.

App Store

App Store

50.0% desde 2020
4.5/ 5

Highlights performance and trust.

Choose what matters

Open your account on a regulated, solid platform, and start with the amount that makes sense for you.

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+R$ 20 biin trading volume
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