Buda.com is a Latin American cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2015, operating across Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Argentina with local fiat currency support in each market — COP (Colombian Peso), CLP (Chilean Peso), PEN (Peruvian Sol), and ARS (Argentine Peso). As one of the Andean region's most established regulated crypto platforms, Buda.com provides retail investors across four South American markets with compliant, locally-integrated crypto trading access.
About Buda.com
Founded in 2015 in Santiago, Chile by Guillermo Torrealba and Rodolfo Gonzalez, Buda.com pioneered the multi-country LatAm exchange model by launching in Chile and rapidly expanding to Colombia, Peru, and Argentina. The exchange's name ("buda" means "bidder" in Chilean Spanish) reflects its market-making origins. Buda.com has focused on regulatory compliance in each of its operating markets, obtaining necessary registrations across four jurisdictions — a complex but market-differentiating achievement in Latin America's fragmented regulatory landscape.
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| HQ | Santiago, Chile |
| Markets | Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina |
| Fiat | COP, CLP, PEN, ARS |
| Listed Coins | 20+ (major assets) |
| Maker Fee | 0.1% |
| Taker Fee | 0.25% |
Key Features
Four-Country LatAm Operations
Buda.com's four-country presence — with local fiat support in each market — makes it the most geographically comprehensive exchange for the Andean region of South America. This multi-country model is unique among LatAm domestic exchanges outside of Bitso's coverage of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Colombia.
Local Banking Integration
In each of its four markets, Buda.com maintains local banking relationships that enable COP, CLP, PEN, and ARS deposits and withdrawals via local bank transfer systems — providing truly domestic fiat access in markets where international exchanges cannot offer local currency support.
Low Maker Fee
Buda.com's 0.1% maker fee is highly competitive for the LatAm regional exchange market, making it cost-effective for active traders in its covered markets who prioritise limit order trading.
Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Maker fee | 0.1% |
| Taker fee | 0.25% |
| Local fiat deposit | Free (bank transfer) |
| Crypto withdrawal | Network fee |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4-country LatAm coverage (CO, CL, PE, AR)
- Local fiat in each market (COP, CLP, PEN, ARS)
- Low 0.1% maker fee
- 9+ years operating history
- Regulatory compliance across all markets
Cons
- Limited to 20+ major coins only
- Smaller than Bitso in LatAm context
- No futures or advanced trading
- Currency volatility risk in ARS/COP
Summary
Buda.com is the Andean region's most established multi-country crypto exchange, uniquely serving Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Argentina with local fiat support in each market. Its 0.1% maker fee, 9-year operating history, and four-country compliance framework make it the strongest regulated domestic exchange for investors in Chile, Peru, and Colombia — markets where Bitso does not operate. For Colombian investors, Buda.com is the primary locally-integrated regulated exchange, with Bitso Colombia serving as a global alternative.