#	Exchange	Trust	Volume	Fees	KYC	Founded	Deriv.
1	Binancecex	10/10	$8.5B	0.1% / 0.1%	Required	2017	Yes
2	Bybitcex	10/10	$2.1B	0.1% / 0.1%	Required	2018	Yes
3	Coinbase Exchangecex	10/10	$2.0B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2012	No
4	Gatecex	10/10	$1.6B	0.2% / 0.2%	Optional	2013	Yes
5	OKXcex	10/10	$1.4B	0.08% / 0.1%	Required	2017	Yes
6	Bitgetcex	10/10	$992M	0.1% / 0.1%	Required	2018	Yes
7	Krakencex	10/10	$982M	0.16% / 0.26%	Required	2011	Yes
8	KuCoincex	9/10	$2.1B	0.1% / 0.1%	Optional	2017	Yes
9	MEXCcex	9/10	$1.9B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
10	Bullishcex	9/10	$1.4B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2021	No
11	HTXcex	9/10	$1.2B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2013	No
12	BingXcex	9/10	$1.1B	0.1% / 0.1%	Required	2018	Yes
13	Bitfinexcex	9/10	$274M	0.1% / 0.2%	Required	2012	Yes
14	Bitstamp by Robinhoodcex	9/10	$252M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2011	No
15	HashKey Exchangecex	9/10	$79M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
16	Backpack Exchange cex	9/10	$10M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2023	No
17	OSL HKcex	9/10	$7M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
18	OSL Globalcex	9/10	$2M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2025	No
19	CoinWcex	8/10	$3.4B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2017	No
20	Coinstorecex	8/10	$3.4B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2020	No
21	BitMartcex	8/10	$2.8B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2017	No
22	LBankcex	8/10	$2.4B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2015	No
23	Tapbitcex	8/10	$1.9B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2019	No
24	Crypto.com Exchangecex	8/10	$1.9B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2019	No
25	XT.COMcex	8/10	$1.8B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
26	Toobitcex	8/10	$1.6B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2022	No
27	AscendEX (BitMax)cex	8/10	$1.5B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
28	WEEXcex	8/10	$1.5B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
29	DigiFinexcex	8/10	$1.3B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
30	WhiteBITcex	8/10	$1.2B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
31	Ourbitcex	8/10	$1.2B	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2020	No
32	Hibtcex	8/10	$838M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2021	No
33	Upbitcex	8/10	$814M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2017	No
34	Phemexcex	8/10	$778M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2019	No
35	Bitunixcex	8/10	$408M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2021	No
36	BitKancex	8/10	$147M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2012	No
37	CoinTRcex	8/10	$133M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2022	No
38	Coins.phcex	8/10	$61M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2014	No
39	Geminicex	8/10	$54M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2014	No
40	Nonkyc.iocex	8/10	$32M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2023	No
41	Bitbankcex	8/10	$27M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2016	No
42	Deribit Spotcex	8/10	$20M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2016	No
43	Bitsocex	8/10	$19M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2014	No
44	Bitcointrycex	8/10	$16M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2023	No
45	Bybit EUcex	8/10	$15M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2025	No
46	LeveXcex	8/10	$13M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2023	No
47	Indodaxcex	8/10	$13M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2014	No
48	Binance UScex	8/10	$8M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2019	No
49	Bitlocex	8/10	$2M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No
50	HashKey Globalcex	8/10	$1M	0.2% / 0.2%	Required	2018	No

About crypto exchanges

Cryptocurrency exchanges are platforms where users buy, sell, and trade digital assets. Centralized exchanges (CEX) operate as intermediaries, requiring KYC verification but offering higher liquidity and more trading pairs.

Decentralized exchanges (DEX) operate via smart contracts, allowing permissionless trading without custody of funds.

Trust score is calculated by CoinGecko based on web traffic, trading volume legitimacy, cybersecurity practices, and API coverage. Scores range from 1 to 10 - a higher score indicates a more established and transparent exchange. 24h volume figures are normalized to filter out wash trading.

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Crypto exchanges FAQ

What is the best crypto exchange in 2026?

Binance ranks #1 by trust score in 2026. The best exchange for you depends on your location, trading style, and whether you need derivatives or spot trading only.

Which crypto exchange has the lowest fees in 2026?

Binance, Bitget, and OKX offer maker/taker fees starting at 0.1%. Fees can be reduced further by holding the exchange's native token or using a referral code at signup.

Which crypto exchanges do not require KYC?

Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap and dYdX allow trading without KYC. Some centralized exchanges offer limited access without verification, but full withdrawal limits typically require identity checks.

What is a trust score for crypto exchanges?

Trust score is a metric calculated by CoinGecko that evaluates an exchange based on web traffic, trading volume legitimacy, API data quality, and cybersecurity practices. Scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being the most trusted.

What is the difference between a CEX and a DEX?

A centralized exchange (CEX) is operated by a company that holds your funds and requires identity verification. A decentralized exchange (DEX) runs on smart contracts, letting you trade directly from your own wallet without giving up custody of your assets.