Bitso review: score, licensing and risks
72/100SCORE · BTrusted
Grade B, very good
Bitso is the leading regulated exchange in Latin America, with strong local currency rails and a clean security record. It handles a significant share of regional crypto remittances. Outside that region, global venues serve better.
The facts
- FOUNDED
- 2014
- HEADQUARTERS
- Mexico City, Mexico
- CUSTODY
- Custodial.
- MiCA / EEA
- Not applicable. Latin America focused.
- US ACCESS
- Limited.
- PROOF OF RESERVES
- Publishes proof of reserves.
- FEES
- Tiered, typically 0.10 to 0.65 percent.
- ASSETS
- 80 plus
How the score breaks down
Each dimension is explained on the methodology page.
Where it is strong and where it is not
✓ Strengths
- The dominant regulated exchange across Latin America
- Strong MXN, ARS and BRL rails
- Clean security record
- Significant remittance infrastructure
✗ Weaknesses
- Latin America focused
- Smaller asset list
- Fees higher than global venues at low tiers
Incident history
No major security breach or regulatory action on record.
Our read
The clear leader in its region with a clean record and real regulatory standing in Mexico. Outside Latin America there is little reason to choose it.
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RISK WARNING
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