VALR is a crypto exchange. It is based in South Africa and was founded in 2018. We are verifying its MiCA status against the ESMA register. Its charliedesk score is 64 out of 100.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2018
- HQ
- South Africa
- MiCA / CASP
- Verifying · 7/3/2026
- Ranking (CoinGecko)
- #43
- 24h volume
- $31M
- Reserves
- –
- Fees (spot maker/taker)
- not stated
- KYC
- not stated
- Fiat deposit
- not stated
Objective composite: trust (35%), liquidity (25%), MiCA/regulation (25%) and age (15%). Unknown factors (e.g. unverified MiCA) are dropped and weights renormalised. No community votes, no paid placement.
We are still verifying the MiCA/CASP status against the ESMA register. Until we confirm it with a source, we do not state it, and we never guess.
Security & incidents
We have no significant security incidents on record for this exchange. This does not mean nothing ever happened, only that our curated record has nothing.
Curated by charliedesk from public sources. Amounts are the value at the time of the incident. Each entry links to its source.
About the exchange
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, VALR provides a secure and user-friendly trading experience with deep liquidity across spot and derivatives markets. VALR offers a comprehensive suite of services, including advanced trading options, earn products, institutional and corporate solutions, and payment and merchant integrations. These features cater to both retail traders and institutional clients, ensuring a seamless and secure crypto experience.For traders seeking advanced trading and derivatives, VALR supports spot trading with up to 5x leverage on margin markets and 20x leverage on perpetual futures trading. The platform provides deep liquidity, ensuring competitive order books across multiple trading pairs for an optimal trading experience.VALR also offers a range of earn and passive income products, allowing users to maximize their holdings. Customers can earn interest by lending crypto assets, participate in DeFi lending via Aave, and generate passive income through staking supported cryptocurrencies. Additionally, VALR’s referral and affiliate programs allow users to earn rewards by inviting new traders to the platform. For institutional and corporate clients, VALR provides subaccounts and shared accounts, enabling businesses to manage multiple portfolios efficiently. The OTC desk and white-glove service offer personalized support for large trades, while a world-class API ensures high-performance infrastructure for algorithmic traders.VALR also integrates payment and merchant solutions, allowing users to send and receive crypto or fiat instantly through VALR Pay. Businesses can leverage merchant integration services to accept crypto payments, expanding their payment options securely and efficiently.With over 1.2 million customers and 1,000+ corporate and institutional clients, VALR is backed by leading investors, including Coinbase Ventures, Pantera Capital, and Avon Ventures (affiliated with Fidelity Investments).
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FAQ
Is VALR licensed in the EU (MiCA)?
We are still verifying VALR's MiCA status against the ESMA register and do not state it until confirmed with a source.
Is VALR safe and trustworthy?
VALR's charliedesk score is 64/100 (trust, liquidity, MiCA and age). We show verifiable facts with sources and never advise what to buy, the decision is yours.
Has VALR ever been hacked?
We have no significant security incident on record for VALR.
Where is VALR based and when was it founded?
VALR is based in South Africa and was founded in 2018.