Crypto futures trading in Canada is a mess. NDAX, Bitbuy, Newton — no futures. Kraken pulled it for Canadians. Here’s what’s actually going on and where Canadians are trading futures right now.
BloFin (my top pick — best security, 530+ pairs, up to 150x leverage):
👉 https://ocryptocanada.ca/exchanges/blofin
MEXC (cheapest fees, zero maker fees — use a VPN):
👉 https://ocryptocanada.ca/exchanges/mexc
Bitunix (MSB licensed in Canada, 400+ contracts, 125x leverage):
👉 https://ocryptocanada.ca/exchanges/bitunix
🔒 PureVPN (big discount — use if trading on MEXC):
👉 https://ocryptocanada.ca/tools/PureVPN
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📖 SOURCES:
CSA Pre-Registration Undertakings: https://www.osc.ca/sites/default/files/2023-02/csa_20230222_21-332_crypto-trading-platforms-pre-reg-undertakings.pdf
OSC enforcement against KuCoin/ByBit: https://www.osc.ca/en/news-events/news/osc-holds-global-crypto-asset-trading-platforms-accountable
Kraken futures ban for Canadians: https://www.reddit.com/r/BitcoinCA/comments/12xullq/kraken_futures_banned/
💬 Join r/OCryptoCanada: https://www.reddit.com/r/OCryptoCanada/
🌐 Website: https://ocryptocanada.ca
QUIZ (Which Crypto Exchange is Best For You): https://ocryptocanada.ca/quiz/
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:57 – What are futures
01:52 – Why Canada blocked futures
02:54 – Where Canadians are trading future
03:36 – Platform 1
04:57 – Platform 2
06:23 – Platform 3
07:15 – Final recommendation
#CryptoCanada #CryptoFutures #BitcoinCanada #BloFin #MEXC #Bitunix