1Bitcoin vs Coinsquare:

Honest Comparison for Canadians

Coinsquare is one of Canada's oldest crypto exchanges. 1Bitcoin.ca is Canada's Bitcoin-only brokerage. Here's the honest comparison.

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Quick Comparison

Feature	1Bitcoin.ca	Coinsquare
Assets supported	Bitcoin only	10+ cryptocurrencies
Custody model	Non-custodial	Custodial
Buy fee	3.49%	0.20% maker / 0.50% taker
Sell fee	0.49%	0.20% maker / 0.50% taker
Payment methods	Interac e-Transfer	Interac e-Transfer, bank wire
FINTRAC registered	✅ M21226416	✅
Regulatory history	Clean	OSC investigation history
Founded	2020	2014

Regulatory History

Coinsquare settled with the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) in 2020 regarding allegations of market manipulation.

This is public record and part of the platform's regulatory history.

1Bitcoin.ca maintains a clean regulatory history. We are FINTRAC-registered (M21226416) with no regulatory actions.

Custody: The Core Difference

1Bitcoin.ca

Bitcoin is delivered directly to your wallet immediately after purchase.

You control the private keys.

We never hold your Bitcoin.

Coinsquare

Coinsquare holds cryptocurrency on behalf of customers.

You do not control the private keys until assets are withdrawn.

Who Should Use Each?

Choose 1Bitcoin.ca If:

Bitcoin self-custody matters to you
A clean regulatory record is important
You want a simple buying experience
You prefer Bitcoin-only focus
You want Bitcoin delivered directly to your wallet

Choose Coinsquare If:

You want access to multiple cryptocurrencies
You prefer lower trading fees on large orders
You actively trade assets
You are comfortable leaving funds on an exchange

The core philosophical difference: self-custody versus exchange custody. 1Bitcoin.ca is designed for long-term Bitcoin ownership, while Coinsquare is designed more broadly for cryptocurrency trading.

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FINTRAC Registered | Non-Custodial | Bitcoin-Only | 20,000+ Canadians | Since 2020