Spread · Bitvavo
How much spread does Bitvavo really charge?
October 2026 (to date): €0.73 average hidden spread on a €1,000 buy — 1,976 observations.
No dollar book — euro figures on this page (founding series).
Bitvavo vs. the covered-exchange average
Bitvavo · €0.73
Covered-exchange average · €4.57
Same October 2026 period, 11 measured exchanges — list-price exchanges excluded.
Right now
Live, on a €1,000 BTC buy: €2.50 fee + €1.56 spread = €4.06 all-in.
Questions, answered
Why did I get less BTC than expected at Bitvavo?
Hidden spread: in October 2026 (to date), Bitvavo's order book cost €0.73 above the reference price per €1,000 buy on average (1,976 observations).
Is the spread at Bitvavo stable?
Not fixed: October 2026 (to date) average €0.73 vs €1.56 live at 2026-10-04 14:48 UTC, measured hourly on a €1,000 buy.
Sources & method
- Published taker fee: 0.25% — the spread above comes on top.
- Hidden spread = Bitvavo’s live order book walked for a €1,000 order, hourly.
- Method → · Bitvavo reliability record → · Withdrawal fees → · Live cost comparison →
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