BL3P
- Overview
- Security
- User Experience
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BL3P is a digital asset exchange platform that offers support for trading Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin against Euros. Backed by Bitconic, they accept fiat deposits on SEPA transfers and through instant iDeal service, which is available only in the Netherlands. Founded in 2012, BL3P is the only exchange based in the Netherlands that holds Dutch bank accounts to process Euro transactions.
BL3P is intended for users in the Netherlands and Europe who want to buy or sell Bitcoin and Litecoin quickly and safely against the Euro. The platform has a clean design. Opening an account is simple but requires identity verification. Due to the two order types available, market & limit orders, trading Bitcoin is simple and can be limited by price. BL3P is harder to use for inexperienced users.
Crypto Currencies Support
- BCH
- BTC
- BTG
- LTC
Traditional Currency Support
- EUR
Language Support
- Dutch
- English
Country Support
- European Union
Platforms Systems
- — Api
- — Web Interface
Stock Market Options
The platform is very transparent about its security practices, stating that it holds most of users' coins in external cold wallets. They offer two-factor authentication both for logins and withdrawals, while logins from unknown locations are automatically rejected. The internal emails are encrypted and sent by default with PGP keys. The physical servers are hosted in a locked Dutch data center.
Summary:
| 2 Factor Authentication | Yes |
| Funds Insured | 3rd Party Insurance |
| Private Keys Stored On | Exchange Platform |
| Storage Type | They Claim To Hold User Funds In Cold Storage But Are Not Specific About It |
BL3P is a product of Bitonic, an experienced Bitcoin company founded in 2012 and run by Jouke Hofman. BL3P is available all over Europe. Last year they extended their service to another 34 European countries. Bitonic is the first and largest Bitcoin company in the Netherlands and is endorsed by the Dutch Central Bank.
Summary:
BL3P is a Dutch cryptocurrency exchange for Europe-based users interested in buying and selling Bitcoin or Litecoin quickly. Their fees are low, security is good and they are run by a trusted and established Bitcoin company. However, there is no margin trading, privacy is rather low, and the platform is rather hard to use for beginner traders.
| Ease of use | Intuitive |
| Transaction Fees | 0,25% + 0,01 Euro / Executed Order |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fee | 0-0.09% |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fee For Bank Transfer | 0,50 Euro / Deposit; 1,00 Euro / Withdrawal |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fee For Credit Card | N/A |
| Deposit/Withdrawal Fee Charged For 3rd party Payments | 0,50 Euro / Deposit |
| Anonymous Trading | No |
Deposit/Withdrawal Options:
Deposit from bank account, Deposit using 3rd party, Withdrawl funds to bank account, Send/Receive Crypto
Functionality:
BL3P offers quick and secure deposits through two payment options, SEPA and iDEAL. The exchange provides fast cryptocurrency withdrawals, processing the withdrawal will in most cases only take a few minutes. BL3P charges a fixed trade fee of 0.25% and there's a 0.5% deposit fee and 1% withdrawal fee through SEPA. Depositing cryptos is free of charge.
Most common customer complaint:
— n/a