CRYPTO TEXTBOOK

Fees, leverage and offers of overseas crypto exchanges, organised from official information. Spot and futures fees, how leverage and liquidation work, funding and identity verification: the information first-time users need, organised from official sources together with the risks.

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MEXC

Autumn Harvest Deposit Event (Japan)

50 USDT for a USD 100 net deposit, up to 2,000 USDT

Japan-only event. Click the event page's registration button before depositing; only futures-account deposits count. Futures bonuses expire 7 days after they are granted. Rewards are capped and first come, first served.

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Content, amounts, conditions, eligibility and periods can change or end without notice. Check the official campaign page and terms before registering or depositing.

EXCHANGE DIRECTORY

Overseas crypto exchanges

Fees, leverage, trading products, Japanese-language support, account opening and funding - exchange by exchange.

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MEXC is a cryptocurrency exchange offering spot, USDT-M and Coin-M futures. The official fee page lists spot maker 0% and taker 0-0.05%, futures maker 0-0.01% and taker 0-0.04%, and futures leverage up to 500x depending on the pair. It is not a forex broker and is excluded from this site's forex rankings.

TRADING PRODUCTS: Spot · USDT-M futures · Coin-M futures
PLATFORMS: MEXC app and web trading
SUITABLE FOR: An option for users who want to trade crypto spot at low cost or crypto futures with leverage, rather than forex pairs on MT4 or MT5.

BingX is a cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2018 that offers spot, perpetual and standard futures and copy trading. The official fee page lists spot maker and taker fees of 0.10%, perpetual futures maker 0.02% and taker 0.05% (VIP 0), and futures leverage up to 150x on BTC. It is not a forex broker and is listed in the overseas crypto exchange frame, outside the forex ranking.

TRADING PRODUCTS: Spot · Perpetual futures · Standard futures · Copy trading
PLATFORMS: BingX app and web trading
SUITABLE FOR: An option for users who want copy trading and leveraged crypto futures in one account, rather than forex pairs on MT4 or MT5.

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Fees and leverage vary by product, pair, VIP tier and timing. Check each exchange's current official information before opening an account.

BEGINNER GUIDES

Your first overseas crypto exchange

Understand the mechanics, fees, liquidation and funding risks before opening an account.

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EXCHANGE BASICSWhat is an overseas crypto exchange? How it differs from a domestic exchangeListed assets, leverage, fees and investor protection - what to understand before you start.HOW TRADING WORKSSpot vs perpetual futuresHolding the asset versus trading the price difference, funding rates and how liquidation works.TRADING COSTSHow to read maker and taker feesWhy limit and market orders cost different amounts, token discounts and how to compare VIP tiers.RISK MANAGEMENTLeverage and liquidation explainedMaintenance margin, isolated vs cross margin and how the liquidation price is calculated, with worked examples.

COLUMNS

Regulation, tax and warnings: what is current

Law and tax changes, FSA warnings and stablecoin developments, organised from official announcements only.

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No forecasts or trade calls: only facts we could confirm.

WARNINGS · 16 September 2026Can Japanese residents use BingX? FSA warning status, restricted regions, operator infoCan Japanese residents use BingX? As of 16 September 2026 it is not on the FSA warning list and Japan is not restricted, but it remains unregistered.EXCHANGE NEWS · 16 September 2026Bybit and Bitget leaving Japan: withdrawal deadlines and forced-liquidation scheduleBybit notified Japan residents of forced liquidation on 22 July 2026; Bitget follows from 31 December. Deadlines, FSA warnings, and what to check first.REGULATION & TAX · 16 September 2026Are overseas exchange crypto gains reported to Japan's tax office? CARF (from 2026) and auditsDo Japan's tax authorities learn about overseas exchange crypto profits? CARF automatic exchange starts 2026; NTA audited 613 crypto cases in FY2024.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Before you use an overseas crypto exchange

Questions to resolve before opening an account.

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Is it a problem to use an overseas crypto exchange from Japan?

There is no rule that penalises a resident of Japan for using an overseas exchange. However, exchanges that ar…

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What is the difference between spot and futures trading?

Spot trading buys and sells the crypto asset itself, so you hold what you bought. Futures (perpetual contracts…

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What are maker and taker fees?

A maker fee applies to orders that rest on the order book and wait to be filled (limit orders); a taker fee ap…

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Is identity verification (KYC) required?

Each exchange sets what you can do without verification, typically with lower leverage and withdrawal limits. …

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RISK DISCLOSURE

Check conditions and risk before you trade.

Crypto-asset trading involves risk. Price moves, liquidation of leveraged positions, transfer errors and exchange operating risk can result in the loss of some or all invested capital. This site does not provide personal investment advice or guarantee results.

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