BisonSpread from 0.75% (no order fee)
- Published fee
- Spread from 0.75% (no order fee)
- Minimum deposit
- 0 €
Broker comparison
Bison vs.
Bitvavo
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonBison
BitvavoVS
Summary
Your goal decides
Bitvavo has a higher rating of 4.2/5 compared to Bison (4.1/5). Bison offers 9 instrument types, while Bitvavo offers 1. The minimum deposit is lower at Bison with 0 €. Oversight: Bison: BaFin; Bitvavo: DNB Netherlands. Bison: No. Bitvavo: No.
BisonCrypto app by Boerse Stuttgart – simple, secure and BaFin-regulated
BitvavoDutch crypto exchange with low fees and easy-to-use interface
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Bison | Bitvavo |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Bison App, Bison Web | Bitvavo Web, Bitvavo App |
| Product types | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Litecoin, Ripple, Stocks, ETFs | Crypto |
| Options trading | No | No |
| Fee model | Spread from 0.75% (no order fee) | 0.03% – 0.25% trading fee |
| Minimum deposit | 0 € | 1 € |
| Regulation | BaFin | DNB Netherlands |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Bison
Bison App, Bison Web
Bitvavo
Bitvavo Web, Bitvavo App
Product types
Bison
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Litecoin, Ripple, Stocks, ETFs
Bitvavo
Crypto
Options trading
Bison
No
Bitvavo
No
Fee model
Bison
Spread from 0.75% (no order fee)
Bitvavo
0.03% – 0.25% trading fee
Minimum deposit
Bison
0 €
Bitvavo
1 €
Regulation
Bison
BaFin
Bitvavo
DNB Netherlands
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
BisonBitvavo0.03% – 0.25% trading fee
- Published fee
- 0.03% – 0.25% trading fee
- Minimum deposit
- 1 €
- Spread figure
- Trading fee 0.15% maker / 0.25% taker (spot)
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Worked out
What does it actually cost?
Typical months at Bison and Bitvavo, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | Bison | Bitvavo |
|---|---|---|
| ETF savings plan, ≈ €200 a month | €1.99No ETF savings plan verified; single buy: €1.99 per trade | —Not offered (crypto exchange; fee page lists crypto only) |
| 10 stock buys of ≈ €1,000 a month | €19.90€1.99 flat per trade × 10 | —Not offered (crypto exchange) |
| One BTC purchase of ≈ €1,000 | €12.50No fee, but average Bitcoin spread 1.25% × €1,000 | €2.50Taker 0.25% (€0+ tier, EUR markets) × €1,000 |
| Custody and account fee per year | €0Account, securities custody and crypto custody free | €0No custody or account fee on the fee page; SEPA deposit free |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: bisonapp.com · bitvavo.com
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
BisonCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationBitvavoCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
BisonBitcoinEthereumSolanaCardanoPolkadotLitecoinRippleStocksETFs
BitvavoCrypto
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
BisonBison App · Bison Web
Bison offers the Bison App and Bison Web. The app is designed for maximum simplicity: clear price display, one-click buy/sell, portfolio overview, and price alerts. Bison Web offers the same features in the browser. The platform deliberately omits complex trading tools in favor of beginner-friendly operation.
Explore platformBitvavoBitvavo Web · Bitvavo App
Bitvavo offers a clear web platform and mobile app designed for simplicity and fast transactions. The platform provides real-time quotes, basic charting features, various order types (market, limit, stop-limit), and a portfolio overview. The staking feature is directly integrated into the platform. The user interface is particularly optimized for beginners but also offers experienced traders the necessary functionality.
Explore platformBison
EUWAX AG, Stuttgart (provider); crypto custody Boerse Stuttgart Digital Custody GmbH; securities at Sutor Bank GmbH
Bitvavo
Bitvavo B.V. (Netherlands)
- Supervisor
- AFM (MiCAR CASP licence)
Regulation does not protect against market losses. What counts is the entity you sign the contract with.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
BisonFor beginners in Germany who want to buy crypto from a Boerse Stuttgart group provider. There is no fee; the cost sits in the spread.
- Operated by Boerse Stuttgart – maximum trustworthiness
- BaFin-regulated with German deposit insurance
- No additional order fees, just spread
- Spread of 0.75% higher than pure crypto exchanges
- Limited selection of cryptocurrencies
BitvavoFor crypto investors who want to trade the order book at low fees. In our scenario the BTC purchase costs much less at Bitvavo than at BISON.
- Very low trading fees
- DNB-regulated in the Netherlands
- Over 200 cryptocurrencies
- Crypto trading only
- Limited advanced order types
Find the broker that fits
Bison oder Bitvavo?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
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- Fees
- Platform
- Regulation
- Matching lessons
Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
Bison and Bitvavo do not earn the same way
The table shows what they cost. These lessons show how they earn, which is what the difference is made of.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Bison and Bitvavo?
Bison: Spread from 0.75% (no order fee). Bitvavo: 0.03% – 0.25% trading fee. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Bison or Bitvavo?
Bison offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Litecoin, Ripple, Stocks, ETFs. Bitvavo offers Crypto.
How are Bison and Bitvavo regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for Bison and DNB Netherlands for Bitvavo. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Bison or Bitvavo better for beginners?
Bison lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers Bison App, Bison Web. Bitvavo lists 1 € and offers Bitvavo Web, Bitvavo App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Bison vs Bitvavo: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Bison (4.1/5, 1600 reviews) and Bitvavo (4.2/5, 1200 reviews) depends on your needs. Bison: Crypto app by Boerse Stuttgart – simple, secure and BaFin-regulated. Bitvavo: Dutch crypto exchange with low fees and easy-to-use interface.
Your next step
Your next step
BisonCrypto app by Boerse Stuttgart – simple, secure and BaFin-regulated
Open accountRead reviewBitvavoDutch crypto exchange with low fees and easy-to-use interface
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Before you pick a broker
The guides worth reading before your first trade, whichever of the two you choose.