Top 27 Cryptocurrency Exchanges (2027)

Live 24-hour volume, trust scores and fee data for the world's leading centralized exchanges, with an independent review of every platform.

Live market dataIndependent reviewsUpdated for 2027

Crypto Exchanges reviewed
27
Average score
4.1/5
Top rated
Binance
Oldest company since
2011

Top 27 Cryptocurrency Exchanges compared

#NameScore Trust (live)24h volume (live) Listed coins Spot maker fee Spot taker fee
1

Binance Top 1

Since 2017 · Abu Dhabi, UAE (global)
4.8
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins500+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

Binance is the largest crypto exchange by volume, pairing deep liquidity and 0.1% base spot fees with a very wide product range.

Listed coins
500+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 125x
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes (Merkle tree, monthly)
Native token
BNB
2

Coinbase Top 2

Since 2012 · United States
4.7
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins300+
Spot maker fee0.4%
Spot taker fee0.6%
Key facts

Coinbase is the largest US-listed crypto exchange, known for regulatory compliance, simple fiat on-ramps and higher base fees.

Listed coins
300+
Spot maker fee
0.4%
Spot taker fee
0.6%
Futures / derivatives
Yes (regulated futures and perpetuals)
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Audited public company (NASDAQ: COIN)
Native token
None
3

OKX Top 3

Since 2017 · Seychelles (global)
4.6
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins350+
Spot maker fee0.08%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

OKX combines low spot fees, a leading derivatives venue and a built-in Web3 wallet for active traders.

Listed coins
350+
Spot maker fee
0.08%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 100x
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes (monthly)
Native token
OKB
Website
okx.com
4

Bybit

Since 2018 · Dubai, UAE
4.5
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins650+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

Bybit is a derivatives-first exchange with strong perpetual futures liquidity, copy trading and a growing spot market.

Listed coins
650+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 100x
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes (monthly)
Native token
None
Website
bybit.com
5

Bitget

Since 2018 · Seychelles (global)
4.5
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins800+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

Bitget is best known for the largest copy-trading community in crypto alongside competitive futures and spot fees.

Listed coins
800+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 125x
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes (monthly)
Native token
BGB
Website
bitget.com
6

Kraken

Since 2011 · United States
4.7
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins450+
Spot maker fee0.25%
Spot taker fee0.4%
Key facts

Kraken is one of the longest-running exchanges, with a strong security record, proof-of-reserves audits and Kraken Pro for active traders.

Listed coins
450+
Spot maker fee
0.25%
Spot taker fee
0.4%
Futures / derivatives
Yes (region dependent)
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes (independent audits)
Native token
None
Website
kraken.com
7

KuCoin

Since 2017 · Seychelles (global)
4.3
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins900+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

KuCoin is an altcoin-focused exchange with a very large token list, trading bots and 0.1% base spot fees.

Listed coins
900+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 125x
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
KCS
Website
kucoin.com
8

Gate

Since 2013 · Panama (global)
4.3
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins3,000+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

Gate lists one of the widest ranges of tokens of any exchange and is a popular venue for early-stage listings.

Listed coins
3,000+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 125x
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
GT
Website
gate.com
9

MEXC

Since 2018 · Seychelles (global)
4.2
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins2,500+
Spot maker fee0%
Spot taker fee0.05%
Key facts

MEXC attracts cost-sensitive traders with zero maker fees on spot, very fast new listings and high-leverage futures.

Listed coins
2,500+
Spot maker fee
0%
Spot taker fee
0.05%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 200x+
KYC
Tiered (limits without KYC)
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
MX
Website
mexc.com
10

HTX

Since 2013 · Seychelles (global)
3.9
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins700+
Spot maker fee0.2%
Spot taker fee0.2%
Key facts

HTX, formerly Huobi, is a long-established exchange with a broad spot and derivatives offering and a strong Asian user base.

Listed coins
700+
Spot maker fee
0.2%
Spot taker fee
0.2%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
HTX
Website
htx.com
11

Crypto.com

Since 2016 · Singapore
4.3
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins400+
Spot maker fee0.25%
Spot taker fee0.5%
Key facts

Crypto.com pairs a mainstream mobile app and Visa card programme with a separate low-latency exchange for active traders.

Listed coins
400+
Spot maker fee
0.25%
Spot taker fee
0.5%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
CRO
Website
crypto.com
12

Upbit

Since 2017 · Seoul, South Korea
4.2
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins200+
Spot maker fee0.05%
Spot taker fee0.05%
Key facts

Upbit is South Korea's dominant exchange, with very deep Korean won markets and a flat 0.05% fee on KRW pairs.

Listed coins
200+
Spot maker fee
0.05%
Spot taker fee
0.05%
Futures / derivatives
No
KYC
Required (Korean real-name banking)
Proof of reserves
Regulated audits
Native token
None
Website
upbit.com
13

Bitfinex

Since 2012 · British Virgin Islands
4.0
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins180+
Spot maker fee0%
Spot taker fee0%
Key facts

Bitfinex is a veteran exchange for professional traders, with deep BTC liquidity, margin funding markets and a zero-fee trading policy.

Listed coins
180+
Spot maker fee
0%
Spot taker fee
0%
Futures / derivatives
Yes (via Bitfinex Derivatives)
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Partial (public wallet disclosures)
Native token
LEO
14

Gemini

Since 2014 · New York, United States
4.3
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins80+
Spot maker fee0.2%
Spot taker fee0.4%
Key facts

Gemini is a New York-regulated exchange built around security and compliance, with ActiveTrader pricing for frequent traders.

Listed coins
80+
Spot maker fee
0.2%
Spot taker fee
0.4%
Futures / derivatives
Perpetuals outside the US
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Regulated trust company (NASDAQ: GEMI)
Native token
None
Website
gemini.com
15

Bitstamp

Since 2011 · Luxembourg
4.3
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins100+
Spot maker fee0.3%
Spot taker fee0.4%
Key facts

Bitstamp is one of the oldest exchanges in the world, now part of Robinhood, with a conservative listing policy and strong EU licensing.

Listed coins
100+
Spot maker fee
0.3%
Spot taker fee
0.4%
Futures / derivatives
Limited
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Audited (owned by Robinhood)
Native token
None
16

BingX

Since 2018 · Singapore
4.0
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins1,000+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

BingX focuses on social and copy trading, letting users mirror futures and spot traders from one account.

Listed coins
1,000+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 125x
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
None
Website
bingx.com
17

LBank

Since 2015 · British Virgin Islands
3.7
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins800+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

LBank is a high-volume altcoin exchange known for listing new and meme tokens early.

Listed coins
800+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Not published
Native token
LBK
Website
lbank.com
18

BitMart

Since 2017 · Cayman Islands
3.7
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins1,700+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

BitMart offers a very large catalogue of small-cap tokens with spot, futures and earn products in one app.

Listed coins
1,700+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
BMX
19

Bithumb

Since 2014 · Seoul, South Korea
4.0
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins400+
Spot maker fee0.04%
Spot taker fee0.04%
Key facts

Bithumb is South Korea's second-largest exchange, competing with Upbit on low won-market trading fees.

Listed coins
400+
Spot maker fee
0.04%
Spot taker fee
0.04%
Futures / derivatives
No
KYC
Required (Korean real-name banking)
Proof of reserves
Regulated audits
Native token
None
20

WhiteBIT

Since 2018 · Vilnius, Lithuania
4.0
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins330+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

WhiteBIT is the largest European exchange by traffic, with spot, margin and futures markets and strong fiat support.

Listed coins
330+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
WBT
21

Phemex

Since 2019 · Singapore
3.9
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins500+
Spot maker fee0.1%
Spot taker fee0.1%
Key facts

Phemex is a derivatives-oriented exchange with fast matching, copy trading and published proof of reserves.

Listed coins
500+
Spot maker fee
0.1%
Spot taker fee
0.1%
Futures / derivatives
Yes, up to 100x
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
PT
Website
phemex.com
22

bitFlyer

Since 2014 · Tokyo, Japan
4.1
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins40+
Spot maker fee0.15%
Spot taker fee0.15%
Key facts

bitFlyer is Japan's largest Bitcoin exchange by volume and is licensed in Japan, the US and the EU.

Listed coins
40+
Spot maker fee
0.15%
Spot taker fee
0.15%
Futures / derivatives
Yes (Lightning FX)
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Regulated (Japan FSA)
Native token
None
23

CoinEx

Since 2017 · Hong Kong
3.8
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins1,300+
Spot maker fee0.2%
Spot taker fee0.2%
Key facts

CoinEx is a global altcoin exchange that allows trading without mandatory KYC and publishes proof of reserves.

Listed coins
1,300+
Spot maker fee
0.2%
Spot taker fee
0.2%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Optional
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
CET
Website
coinex.com
24

XT.COM

Since 2018 · Seychelles (global)
3.6
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins1,000+
Spot maker fee0.2%
Spot taker fee0.2%
Key facts

XT.COM is a social-infused exchange with a large altcoin list, futures and frequent new-token launches.

Listed coins
1,000+
Spot maker fee
0.2%
Spot taker fee
0.2%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
XT
Website
xt.com
25

Bitvavo

Since 2018 · Amsterdam, Netherlands
4.2
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins400+
Spot maker fee0.15%
Spot taker fee0.25%
Key facts

Bitvavo is the leading euro exchange in the Netherlands, offering low fees and simple SEPA and iDEAL funding.

Listed coins
400+
Spot maker fee
0.15%
Spot taker fee
0.25%
Futures / derivatives
No
KYC
Required
Proof of reserves
Regulated (EU MiCA)
Native token
None
26

Poloniex

Since 2014 · Seychelles
3.5
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins600+
Spot maker fee0.2%
Spot taker fee0.2%
Key facts

Poloniex is one of the earliest altcoin exchanges, today focused on spot and perpetual futures within the TRON ecosystem.

Listed coins
600+
Spot maker fee
0.2%
Spot taker fee
0.2%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Yes
Native token
None
27

Bitrue

Since 2018 · Singapore
3.6
Trust (live)…
24h volume (live)…
Listed coins700+
Spot maker fee0.098%
Spot taker fee0.098%
Key facts

Bitrue is an exchange with a strong XRP community focus, offering spot, futures and yield products.

Listed coins
700+
Spot maker fee
0.098%
Spot taker fee
0.098%
Futures / derivatives
Yes
KYC
Tiered
Proof of reserves
Not published
Native token
BTR
Website
bitrue.com

How we rank cryptocurrency exchanges

Trading volume alone is a poor guide to exchange quality, because volume can be inflated and says little about whether withdrawals work on a bad day. Our ranking blends four things: liquidity that is confirmed by independent trackers, the cost of trading at the base fee tier that most people actually pay, the security record of the platform (including whether it publishes proof of reserves), and the regulatory footing of the company behind it.

The live table above pulls trust score and 24-hour volume directly from market data feeds, so the figures update throughout the day. Fee schedules and listing counts are reviewed manually and dated on each review page.

Choosing the right exchange

Start with what is legally available where you live, then compare taker fees if you trade actively, or fiat on-ramps and ease of use if you buy occasionally. Whatever you choose, keep long-term holdings in a wallet you control and enable two-factor authentication on day one.

Frequently asked questions

Which crypto exchange has the highest trading volume?

Binance has consistently reported the largest spot and derivatives volume among centralized exchanges. The live chart on this page shows the current 24-hour figures for every exchange we track.

What is a maker and taker fee?

A maker order adds liquidity to the order book (a limit order that does not fill immediately); a taker order removes it (a market order). Most exchanges charge takers slightly more than makers.

Is my money safe on a crypto exchange?

Exchange balances are not bank deposits and are generally not covered by deposit insurance. Prefer exchanges with audited proof of reserves and a clean security record, and withdraw funds you are not actively trading.

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