bitFlyer
Founded 2014 · Tokyo, Japan
Live on Coinnect CCXT order book (live bid/ask via ccxt.bitflyer)
Supported currencies
39
Supported countries
40
Transfer methods
Bank Transfer, Crypto Deposit, Wire Transfer
Typical speed
Crypto deposits confirmed in minutes. JPY deposits via Japanese bank transfer typically same-day. International wire transfers 1–5 business days.
Fee model
Spot trading fees vary by market. Japanese market: 0.01%–0.15% depending on pair and volume. US and EU markets have separate fee schedules. Lightning FX (futures) trading available.
Website
API docs: https://bitflyer.com/en-us/api
Download: iOS App Store · Google Play
Regulation & Licenses
- Japan — FSA (Japan Financial Services Agency, registered Virtual Currency Exchange Service)
- US — NYDFS (BitLicense), FinCEN (Money Services Business)
- EU — licensed to operate across EU/EEA member states
Key Facts
- Founded in 2014 by Yuzo Kano, a former Goldman Sachs derivatives and bonds trader.
- One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Japan by trading volume.
- Licensed to operate in Japan, the US (including New York), and Europe — one of the few exchanges with licenses in all three regions.
- Supports 39 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin.
- Operates bitFlyer Lightning, a professional trading platform for spot and derivatives.
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