bitFlyer is a cryptocurrency exchange that has recorded the #1 Bitcoin trading volume in Japan for 10 consecutive years (2016-2025). As one of the first crypto exchanges licensed to operate across the US, EU, and Japan, bitFlyer adheres to some of the industry's highest security standards and has had no hacking incidents since its founding. The platform serves 3 million+ global users with $5 billion+ in assets under custody.
Key Features
- #1 Bitcoin trading volume in Japan for 10 consecutive years
- Licensed to operate in the US, EU, and Japan
- 3 million+ global email-confirmed users
- $180 billion+ global transaction volume (2021)
- $5 billion+ in customer assets under custody
- 100% of crypto assets stored in cold storage
- No hacking incidents since founding
- Buy crypto with as little as $1
- Free ACH deposits for instant trading (US)
- Recurring Buy — automatic daily, weekly, monthly, or bi-monthly investments
- bitFlyer Lightning — advanced trading platform with 20+ special order types
- Lowest fees among regulated US exchanges (starting at 10bps)
- API and programmatic trading support
- Access to the world's largest BTC/JPY market from US accounts
- Real-time market data and news
- Supports BTC, ETH, XLM, BCH, LTC, DOT, ETC, XTZ, BAT, and more
How It Works
bitFlyer provides a multi-jurisdiction crypto exchange serving users in the US, EU, and Japan. Users sign up for free with email verification, complete identity verification in under 5 minutes, and fund their account instantly via ACH (US) or local bank transfer. The platform offers two interfaces: a simple marketplace for beginners to buy and sell crypto from $1, and bitFlyer Lightning for sophisticated traders with 20+ special order types, API access, and programmatic trading capabilities. US users can access the world's largest BTC/JPY market directly from their bitFlyer USA account. The Recurring Buy feature allows automatic dollar-cost averaging on a schedule. All assets are stored in 100% cold storage with next-generation security protocols that have prevented any hacking incidents since the company's founding.
Best Suited For
Cryptocurrency traders and investors in the US, EU, and Japan who want a highly regulated, secure exchange with no hacking history — particularly those who value institutional-grade security, low fees, and access to both simple and advanced trading interfaces.
