Broker comparison

Bison vs.
BSDEX

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Updated: October 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides.

Bison has a higher rating of 4.1/5 compared to BSDEX (3.9/5). Bison offers 9 instrument types, while BSDEX offers 6.

Crypto app by Boerse Stuttgart – simple, secure and BaFin-regulated

BaFin-regulated crypto exchange by Boerse Stuttgart with high security

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsBison App, Bison WebBSDEX Web, BSDEX App
Product typesBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Litecoin, Ripple, Stocks, ETFsBitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Solana, Cardano
Options tradingNoNo
Fee modelSpread from 0.75% (no order fee)0.20% Maker / 0.35% Taker fee
Minimum deposit0 €0 €
RegulationBaFinBaFin
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Platforms

Bison

Bison App, Bison Web

BSDEX

BSDEX Web, BSDEX App

Product types

Bison

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Litecoin, Ripple, Stocks, ETFs

BSDEX

Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Solana, Cardano

Options trading

Bison

No

BSDEX

No

Fee model

Bison

Spread from 0.75% (no order fee)

BSDEX

0.20% Maker / 0.35% Taker fee

Minimum deposit

Bison

0 €

BSDEX

0 €

Regulation

Bison

BaFin

BSDEX

BaFin

More information

Bison

Details

BSDEX

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

Spread from 0.75% (no order fee)

Published fee
Spread from 0.75% (no order fee)
Minimum deposit
0 €
See terms at provider

0.20% Maker / 0.35% Taker fee

Published fee
0.20% Maker / 0.35% Taker fee
Minimum deposit
0 €
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

BitcoinEthereumSolanaCardanoPolkadotLitecoinRippleStocksETFs
BitcoinEthereumLitecoinRippleSolanaCardano

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

Bison App · Bison Web

Bison offers the Bison App and Bison Web. The app is designed for maximum simplicity: clear price display, one-click buy/sell, portfolio overview, and price alerts. Bison Web offers the same features in the browser. The platform deliberately omits complex trading tools in favor of beginner-friendly operation.

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BSDEX Web · BSDEX App

BSDEX offers the BSDEX Web platform and the BSDEX App. The web platform provides a professional order book, real-time charts, various order types (limit, market, stop), and portfolio overview. The app enables mobile trading with price queries and order placement.

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Regulation & security

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Crypto app by Boerse Stuttgart – simple, secure and BaFin-regulated

  • Operated by Boerse Stuttgart – maximum trustworthiness
  • BaFin-regulated with German deposit insurance
  • No additional order fees, just spread
  • Spread of 0.75% higher than pure crypto exchanges
  • Limited selection of cryptocurrencies

BaFin-regulated crypto exchange by Boerse Stuttgart with high security

  • Operated by Boerse Stuttgart – high trust
  • BaFin-regulated with German security standards
  • Real cryptocurrencies, not CFDs
  • Limited selection of cryptocurrencies
  • No staking or DeFi features

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Bison oder BSDEX?

Side by side. Decided with knowledge.

See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.

Bison4.1
  • Operated by Boerse Stuttgart – maximum trustworthiness
  • BaFin-regulated with German deposit insurance
  • No additional order fees, just spread
BSDEX3.9
  • Operated by Boerse Stuttgart – high trust
  • BaFin-regulated with German security standards
  • Real cryptocurrencies, not CFDs
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Your questions

Frequently asked questions

How do fees differ between Bison and BSDEX?
Bison: Spread from 0.75% (no order fee). BSDEX: 0.20% Maker / 0.35% Taker fee. Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Bison or BSDEX?
Bison offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, Litecoin, Ripple, Stocks, ETFs. BSDEX offers Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, Solana, Cardano.
How are Bison and BSDEX regulated?
The broker profiles list BaFin for Bison and BaFin for BSDEX. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Bison or BSDEX better for beginners?
Bison lists a 0 € minimum deposit and offers Bison App, Bison Web. BSDEX lists 0 € and offers BSDEX Web, BSDEX App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Bison vs BSDEX: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Bison (4.1/5, 1600 reviews) and BSDEX (3.9/5, 350 reviews) depends on your needs. Bison: Crypto app by Boerse Stuttgart – simple, secure and BaFin-regulated. BSDEX: BaFin-regulated crypto exchange by Boerse Stuttgart with high security.

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