Coinbase is a cryptocurrency platform offering retail buying and selling, an advanced order-book trading interface and other crypto-related services. Fees and protections vary by product, transaction type and jurisdiction.
At a glance
Key profile facts
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Websitecoinbase.com
Business modelCrypto exchange + financial platform
Trading modesCoinbase + Coinbase Advanced
Advanced fee modelMaker/taker + volume tiers
2-step verificationSupported
FeesShown before order submission
Profile information
What to know about Coinbase
The information blocks change by category so the page reflects how the service actually works.
Trading & fees
- Standard Coinbase
- A quoted trade price can include applicable fees and spread; the preview shows the cost before submission.
- Coinbase Advanced
- Uses an order book with maker/taker fees rather than the same quoted-price model.
- Fee tiers
- Advanced fees vary with order type and trailing trading volume and can change over time.
- Network withdrawals
- Sending crypto off-platform can incur network-related fees.
Account security
- 2-step verification
- Coinbase supports account 2-step verification and recommends security keys or passkeys.
- Device confirmation
- Email and account security controls are used for device and account-change alerts.
- User responsibility
- Coinbase security guidance emphasizes strong unique passwords and protecting the associated email account.
Product differences
- Advanced tools
- Coinbase Advanced includes advanced order types, TradingView charts and order-book data.
- Coinbase One
- A separate subscription can include trading-fee benefits and account-protection features subject to limitations and regional availability.
- Protection limits
- Coinbase One account protection is not equivalent to broad insurance and applies only to defined eligible events.
Important notes
Useful context before relying on a policy or service detail.
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Coinbase Advanced uses a maker/taker fee model that varies with trading volume and order type.
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Coinbase displays applicable trading fees before an order is submitted and network withdrawals can carry network-related charges.