Mercado Bitcoin
Mercado Bitcoin
Payment Institution (Banco Central); PIX istantaneo; $2,1B valutazione SoftBank. only Brazil; volatility BRL. only Brazil; volatility BRL
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.3% / 0.7% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Spot |
| Supported assets | 250+ |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | LATAM · 1+ countries |
| OAM Italy registration | No |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | BCB Brasile Payment Institution (Banco Central Brasil) |
Strengths
- Payment Institution (Banco Central); PIX istantaneo; $2,1B valutazione SoftBank.
Weaknesses
- Only Brazil; volatility BRL.
Verdict
Payment Institution (Banco Central); PIX istantaneo; $2,1B valutazione SoftBank. only Brazil; volatility BRL. only Brazil; volatility BRL
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FAQ
What are Mercado Bitcoin's fees?
On Mercado Bitcoin, spot fees are maker 0.3% / taker 0.7%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is Mercado Bitcoin regulated in Europe?
Regulatory status of Mercado Bitcoin: Payment Institution (Banco Central Brasil). Licence: BCB Brasile.
Does Mercado Bitcoin publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for Mercado Bitcoin. No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from Mercado Bitcoin?
No, Mercado Bitcoin is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does Mercado Bitcoin support derivatives and futures?
Mercado Bitcoin does not offer derivatives: it focuses on spot trading.
Sources
- Official service page Data verified on Jun 1, 2026
- Verified source Data verified on Jun 13, 2026
Update history
- Entry rebuilt from the v2 canonical dataset (manually verified record).