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FSCA (South Africa CASP) Registered  ·  Founded 2019  ·  South Africa
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About VALR

VALR is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2019 and headquartered in South Africa. It lists 33 coins across 53 trading pairs, spanning the major cryptocurrencies alongside stablecoins and altcoins. CoinGecko assigns VALR a trust score of 8/10, ranking it #41 worldwide on that measure. This profile tracks VALR's regulatory registrations, trading fees, supported assets and deposit requirements, with the full Oracl8 review, scam check and minimum-deposit guide linked throughout.

VALR regulation

VALR operates under 1 registration across jurisdictions: FSCA (South Africa CASP) (South Africa). Registration with FSCA (South Africa CASP) places the exchange on an official public register, subject to that authority's AML and conduct rules. Confirm the current status directly on the regulator's own register.

VALR fees and minimum deposit

The opening minimum on VALR is zero, with no deposit floor to clear. The standing taker fee runs at 0.1%, tapering as 30-day volume rises and for holders of the venue's native token. Trading runs through Web, iOS, Android, API.

VALR products

VALR offers spot trading and, where a jurisdiction permits, crypto derivatives. Full detail on fees, safety and funding sits in the VALR review, scam check and minimum-deposit guide below.

Key facts

VALR is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange established in 2018 and registered in South Africa. With support for 75+ cryptocurrencies, the platform boasts an average 24-hour trading volume exceeding $30 million and has processed over $23 billion in transactions. As South Africa’s largest and licensed crypto exchange,

Founded2019
HeadquartersSouth Africa
Coins listed33
Trading pairs53
Exchange typeCentralized (CEX)
CoinGecko trust score8/10 · global rank #41
24h volume61 BTC
RegulatorsFSCA (South Africa CASP)
Minimum depositNone
Taker fee0.1%
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, API
Official channelsTwitter/X
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Full Review
VALR Review 2026
Registrations, fee schedule, platforms, listed coins, strengths and weak points, checked against the record.
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Regulation Check
Is VALR a Scam?
FSCA (South Africa CASP) Registered, cross-checked on the public file, and what the record actually shows.
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Deposit Guide
VALR Minimum Deposit
The opening figure, the funding rails accepted, and how long each takes to settle.
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VALR by country

The jurisdictions where VALR holds a registration, and how crypto is treated locally.

VALR in South Africa

Popular assets on VALR

VALR lists 33 coins. These are among the most traded on the platform:

Bitcoin (BTC) Ethereum (ETH) Solana (SOL) XRP (XRP) BNB (BNB) Cardano (ADA)
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