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Independent Reserve vs CoinSpot

Both are AUSTRAC-registered Australian crypto exchanges — but they serve different investors. Here's our honest breakdown of fees, security, coin selection and user experience.

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It depends on your needs. Different tools for different investors. Independent Reserve for SMSF and high volume; CoinSpot for retail, variety and ease of use.
Est. 2013
Independent Reserve
SMSF & high volume
4.6
★★★★★
Fee from0.50% → 0.02%
Coins35+
ISO 27001Yes ✓
Founded2013
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Est. 2013
CoinSpot
Variety & beginners
4.7
★★★★★
Fee from0.1% market
Coins530+
ISO 27001Yes ✓
Founded2013
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Side-by-side breakdown

FeatureIndependent ReserveCoinSpot
Our score4.6/5 ★★★★★4.7/5 ★★★★★
Lowest fee0.50% → 0.02%0.1% market
Coins supported35+530+
ISO 27001✓ Yes✓ Yes
AUSTRAC registered✓ Yes✓ Yes
Founded20132013
Best forSMSF & high volumeVariety & beginners
Our verdict

Pick Independent Reserve for SMSF, serious volume or institutional needs. Pick CoinSpot for retail investing and maximum coin selection.

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