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Presentation — concise overview of the digital asset exchange, security, markets, fees and developer tools.
Overview — enterprise-grade trading, built for pros
What is Coinbase Pro?
Coinbase Pro is a digital asset exchange built to support active traders, market makers, and institutions. It combines deep liquidity, advanced order types, and a robust API. This presentation highlights core capabilities, safety controls, fee structures, and integrations that matter for trading strategies and compliance.
Core benefits
- High liquidity across major crypto pairs for tighter spreads.
- Advanced order types: limit, market, stop, and fill-or-kill.
- Institutional-grade custody and insurance considerations.
- Rich REST & WebSocket APIs for automated strategies.
Who should use it?
Professional traders, algorithmic trading teams, liquidity providers, and regulated institutions seeking execution quality and predictable fees.
Security & Compliance
Multi-layer protection
Security is foundational: customer assets stored in cold wallets, strict KYC, periodic audits, and insured reserves for certain custodial holdings. The exchange maintains active monitoring, rigorous access controls, and a vulnerability disclosure program.
Regulatory posture
Operates within applicable regulatory frameworks, adapting to changing rules and providing tools for compliance teams to manage risk and reporting.
Markets & Liquidity
Available products
Spot trading across primary fiat-crypto pairs, numerous altcoin markets, and institutional offerings. Liquidity tiers and maker-taker pricing help optimize execution costs.
Price discovery
Robust order books and aggregated market data support best-execution strategies for both retail and institutional workflows.
Fees & Pricing
Transparent, tier-based fees
Fees typically follow a maker-taker model: lower fees for liquidity providers and competitive taker fees. Volume tiers reduce costs for active traders — review the fee schedule to match your expected monthly volume.
Cost management tips
- Use limit orders to earn maker rebates.
- Aggregate volume across accounts where possible (institutional plans).
Developer Tools & API
APIs for automation
REST endpoints for account management and historical data, plus WebSocket feeds for real-time market data and order updates. SDKs and community examples accelerate integration.
Integration checklist
- API keys with granular permissions
- Rate-limit handling and retry logic
- Secure key storage and rotation
Getting Started
Onboarding basics
Set up an account, complete identity verification, fund with fiat or crypto, and explore the sandbox or testnet for integration testing. Monitor account permissions and establish internal controls before executing large trades.