Finst launches in Germany to shake up crypto investing: full transparency, security, and super low fees
Berlin, December 11, 2025 - We're incredibly proud to share that Finst has officially launched in Germany. For years, German investors have faced high fees and opaque cost structures when investing in cryptocurrencies. As one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in The Netherlands, founded by former DEGIRO managers and regulated by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Finst is entering the German market with a clear goal: to set a new industry standard based on transparency, security, and affordability.
Just as stock trading fees have dropped dramatically in recent years, Finst is now bringing fair and transparent pricing to German crypto investors. Our platform combines maximum security with full clarity on costs and ultra-low trading fees of just 0.15%, with no added spread or hidden costs. Our goal is to create a level playing field for all crypto investors and to set the highest standards in the cryptocurrency industry, supported by strong regulatory oversight and full asset segregation through a dedicated custodian entity.
Security and transparency at the highest level
Security is at the core of what we do. All client assets are fully segregated from company funds, stored in a dedicated custody entity, and held on a 1:1 basis with Fireblocks, the world's leading wallet management provider. Finst was the first platform in the Netherlands to publish an independently audited Proof of Reserves, and uninvested client funds are safeguarded at bunq, one of Europe's largest banks. In addition, Finst was among the first European platforms to obtain a MiCA license from the AFM, supporting our broader expansion across the continent.
Up to 91% lower trading fees
Finst offers trading fees of just 0.15% per order on more than 340 cryptocurrencies, with no added spread or hidden costs, a first-of-its-kind combination in Germany. For example, purchasing €1,000 worth of Bitcoin on Finst costs only €1.50, compared with an average of €15.50 at six major competitors, according to an internal analysis*. In addition, the platform offers institutional-grade liquidity with very tight spreads and best execution, even for large trades.
A full range of services for every type of investor
- All 340+ cryptos available on our platform can be traded in EUR and swapped directly, resulting in more than 115,000 potential trading pairs.
- Free EUR deposits and withdrawals via instant SEPA
- Crypto transfers to and from external wallets
- Some of the highest flexible staking rates in Germany across 7 cryptocurrencies, with no minimum amount or lock-up period
- Automated saving plans to invest regularly in any crypto
- Crypto Bundles allowing investors to buy diversified baskets of cryptocurrencies in a single click
- Premium German-speaking customer support via chat, phone, and email
Available on both mobile and desktop, signing up with Finst takes only 5 minutes, making it quick and hassle-free. Corporate clients also get access to a full range of institutional services via API to manage all their crypto needs.
*View the full comparison on Fees and Staking
On track to become a European leader
In less than three years, Finst has multiplied its revenue by 15x and processed more than 10 million trades, representing several billion euros in annual trading volume. In 2024, Finst acquired competitor Anycoin Direct, a strategic step that strengthened its market position and accelerated its mission to become Europe's go-to crypto platform. Backed by prominent investors, including Deribit and several DEGIRO co-founders, Finst has already reshaped the Dutch crypto market. The company is now beginning an ambitious European expansion with the clear goal of becoming the largest and most trusted crypto platform in Europe within the next five years.
"German investors deserve a reliable, transparent and secure crypto platform where ultra-low fees are the standard, not the exception. It's time to end the idea that regular investors should pay far more than professionals to invest in crypto. With Finst, we're putting an end to opaque fees and finally making crypto investing clear, fair, and accessible to everyone, just as we did in the Netherlands, and soon across Europe." —Julien Vallet, CEO and co-founder of Finst
