Finst arrives in France with fixed fees of 0.15% on 340 cryptocurrencies, without spreads or hidden fees, promising a cost much lower than the competition.
Game-changing Tariffs
Investing in crypto in France is expensive. Between inflated spreads and opaque commissions, individuals often pay ten times more than they should. Finst, already a major player in the Netherlands, aims to shake things up. The platform announces its arrival in France with a straightforward offer: 0.15% fixed fees on 340 cryptocurrencies. No spread, no hidden fees.
Practically speaking, a 1,000€ Bitcoin purchase costs 1.50€ at Finst, compared to around 22€ with the competition, according to an internal study. A difference that speaks for itself in a market where every fee point can erode returns.
A Platform Designed for the French Investor
The offering is comprehensive: 340 cryptos in euros, over 115,000 available pairs, free deposits and withdrawals via instant SEPA, external transfers to private wallets, flexible staking on 7 cryptos, and even monthly rebalanced bundles for effortless diversification.
Regular investors will also find scheduled plans (DCA) for automatic purchasing at their desired frequency. Additionally, a francophone customer service accessible by phone, email, or chat reinforces the promise of accessibility.
Institutionals and seasoned traders are not forgotten: Finst highlights a robust API for managing liquidity and executions on a large scale.
Transparency and Security as Foundations
In a context where trust remains fragile, Finst emphasizes its model. Clients’ funds are segregated via a depository entity, held 1:1, with liquidity stored at the Dutch bank bunq. The platform was a pioneer in the Netherlands by publishing proof of reserves verified by an independent auditor.
Another asset is regulation. Finst is among the first European platforms to secure the MiCA license issued by the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM). This credential opens the doors to the European market directly.
Goal: to Become the Crypto Leader in Europe
In less than three years, Finst has increased its revenue by 15 times and processed nearly 8 million transactions, translating to several billion euros exchanged annually. With the support of investors like Deribit and former founders of DEGIRO, the platform now aims high: to establish itself as the European leader within five years.
French investors deserve a platform where security, transparency, and competitive fees are the norm.
Julien Vallet, CEO and co-founder
A clear message that resonates at a time when the competition struggles to convince on the fee issue.
Finst does not hide its ambition: to transform how individuals access crypto in Europe, as it has already done in the Netherlands. The coming months will reveal whether this new model finally captivates a French market long frustrated by costs and lack of clarity.
