Crypto Exchanges reviewed
We've tested 74+ crypto exchanges across spot, derivatives, and DEX categories. Each is scored on security, fees, asset variety, ease of use, and support — using the same transparent methodology.
Tested & scored (14)
4.4/5Binance
Largest crypto exchange by spot market share (~37% Q1 2026)
4.4/5Kraken
Federal Reserve master account, Wyoming SPDI bank, US crypto futures via NinjaTrader
4.2/5Bybit
Derivatives-first exchange with deep altcoin selection
4.0/5BTCC
15-year clean record, 500x BTC perp leverage, US-accessible via FinCEN
4.2/5Coinbase
US-regulated, beginner-friendly, NASDAQ-listed
4.4/5OKX
Same-rate spot/derivs with strong sub-affiliate program
4.3/5MEXC
Industry-highest commission for altcoin and long-tail traffic
4.3/5KuCoin
People's exchange, broad altcoin demand, strong tier scaling
4.4/5Bitget
Copy-trading angle with day-1 dedicated affiliate manager
4.1/5Crypto.com
Card + app + exchange, long cookie + cross-product attribution
4.2/5Gate.io
Highest published top-tier rate; new-listing volume
4.3/5Bitpanda
Austrian multi-asset broker (crypto + stocks + ETFs + metals), MiCA across 3 NCAs
4.1/5Young Platform
Turin-based Italian crypto exchange, OAM PSV1, Young Step gamification, Visa card with 3.6% cashback
4.0/5Conio
Italian Bitcoin-first app with patented 2-of-3 multisig custody and Banca Generali + Poste Italiane backing
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