These apps and crypto exchange platforms offer Canadians staking of crypto assets:
- Bitbuy
- NDAX
- Kraken
- Wealthsimple
Bitbuy
Bitbuy Fees
- Interac e-Transfer Deposit: $0
- Wire Transfer Deposit: $0
- Interac e-Transfer Withdrawals: 1.5%
- Wire Transfer Withdrawals: 1.5%
- Spread: 0% – 1.5%
- Crypto withdrawal: 0.00025 BTC (~$10)
Funding & Withdrawal Options
- Interac E-Transfer
- Wire Transfer
- Credit Card
Cryptocurrencies: 25+
Bitbuy Pros
- Regulated and transparent
- Express trade
- Pro trade
- Staking
Bitbuy Cons
- Lots of KYC questions
- Low liquidity
- High deposit fees
- No stop-loss orders
NDAX

Read: NDAX Review
NDAX Fees
- Deposits and withdrawals: $0
- Spread: 0.2%
- Crypto withdrawal: 0.000399 BTC (~$13)
Funding & Withdrawal Options
- Interac E-Transfer – Funding only
- Bank Draft
Cryptocurrencies: 30+
NDAX Pros
- Dark mode
- Full exchange for traders
- Low spread fee
- Option to send coins on the Ethereum (ERC20) or the Binance Smart Chain (BEP20) networks
- Staking – Earn staking rewards from your crypto
- Buy Bitcoin with stablecoins USDT or USDC trade pairs
NDAX Cons
- You can only make deposits with Interac E-transfer. Can’t withdraw $ CAD funds with Interac E-transfer.
- Crypto withdrawal fee is high
Kraken
Kraken Fees
- Fiat Deposits: 1.5%
- Spread: 0 to 0.26% per trade
- Crypto withdrawal: 0.00001 BTC
Funding & Withdrawal Options
- Interac E-Transfer
- Wire Transfer (Etana Custody)
- In-person at Canada Post
Cryptocurrencies: 65+
Kraken Pros
- One of the oldest exchanges in crypto
- Full trade platform
- Crypto to crypto trading pairs
- 24/7 live chat support
- Low spread fee
Kraken Cons
- Complicated fee structure
- Not as beginner-friendly
- 1.5% deposit fee on fiat
- High crypto withdrawal fee
Wealthsimple
Wealthsimple Fees
- Spread: ~1.5 to 2%
Funding & Withdrawal Options
- Link bank account
Cryptocurrencies: 49+
Wealthsimple Pros
- Super easy to use
- UI design
- Staking
Wealthsimple Cons
- High fees
- No limit orders
- Takes 3-5 days to transfer and settle funds

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