FCA-Regulated Exchange Comparison
Costs, FSCS protection and regulatory status — FCA-authorised and FCA-registered (MLR) platforms only
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Why FCA-Regulated Only?
btc.london only features platforms authorised or registered by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Tier 1 platforms are fully FSMA-authorised — your eligible assets are protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000. Tier 2 platforms hold FCA Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) crypto registration — they meet AML/CTF standards but crypto assets are not FSCS-protected.
Two Tiers
- FCA Authorised (FSMA): Fully authorised investment firms with FSCS protection up to £85,000. Includes InvestEngine, Trading 212, eToro UK, Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor, Freetrade, Lightyear, Interactive Brokers UK, Moneyfarm, and Revolut (EMI).
- FCA Registered (MLR Crypto): Crypto-specific AML/CTF registration. No FSCS protection on crypto. Includes Kraken (FRN 978552), Crypto.com (FRN 971208), Bitstamp UK, Gemini Payments UK, CoinJar UK, and Uphold Europe.
How We Compare Costs
Cost scores run 0–100 where 0 is cheapest. We measure all-in costs: trading fees, spreads, and on/off-ramp charges where applicable. Rankings within each tier are dynamic — platforms with more 7-day news article mentions move higher, reflecting current market relevance.
Affiliate Disclosure
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