Blox vs eToro: fees, regulation and bonus compared
Blox and eToro both operate in the EU, but they target a different kind of user. The facts sit side by side below — licence, founding, size and what's on offer right now — so you can choose for yourself instead of us choosing for you.
 Blox |  eToro | |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | MiCAR/CASP — AFM (Oct 2025) | MiCA — CySEC (Cyprus) |
| Founded | 2019 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Nijmegen (NL) | Israel · EU: Cyprus |
| Size | One of the largest Dutch crypto apps | 200+ crypto assets · EU via CySEC (Cyprus) |
| Current offer | Free €10 when you register | 5% in shares on what you transfer |
| Code | Not needed | Not needed |
What Blox stands for
- AFM CASP-authorised, fully Dutch
- Flat 0.25% per transaction
- Automatic saving with recurring buys
Free €10 when you register
View BloxWhat eToro stands for
- Crypto, stocks and ETFs in one account
- CopyTrader: follow proven investors
- MiCA licence via CySEC (Cyprus)
5% in shares on what you transfer
View eToroAffiliate links · Investing in crypto carries risk
Frequently asked questions about Blox and eToro
Is Blox or eToro cheaper?
It depends on the amount and on how you buy. A fixed percentage per trade is there in black and white; a price with a spread is not — it sits inside the rate you get and never appears as a separate line. So do the maths: on a €500 purchase, a difference of 0.10 percentage points is exactly 50 cents. Our fee calculator lets you enter an amount and put the rates of Blox and eToro side by side.
Go to the fee calculator →Are Blox and eToro both supervised in the EU?
Yes, both hold a MiCA authorisation: Blox via AFM, eToro via CySEC. Supervision means requirements on capital, on safeguarding client assets and on handling complaints. It does not mean your money is guaranteed: crypto is not covered by any deposit guarantee scheme. And an authorisation only covers the services listed in it.
Do I need a code for Blox or eToro?
Neither Blox nor eToro needs a code. Look past the bonus itself, though: a one-off amount is soon overtaken by a rate charged on every single trade. What is running right now is in the table at the top of this page.
Can I open an account with both Blox and eToro?
Yes. They are two separate accounts with two separate providers, so you can pick whichever is cheaper for each purchase. The price is two identity checks, two sets of records to pull together for your own admin, and a balance split across two parties. For small amounts that rarely outweighs the difference in fees.