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Updated November 2026

Best Crypto Exchanges 2026

Compare crypto exchanges on fees, number of listed coins, licences, proof of reserves and live trading volume. Ratings follow a published formula built only from verified facts and CoinGecko data — do your own research before depositing funds.

  • 15 crypto exchanges reviewed
  • Facts checked continuously
  • Sources listed on every review
#2 · Runner-up
Kraken logo4.7Excellent
Trading pairs
98
Spot taker fee
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#3 · Also great
Binance logo4.7Excellent
Trading pairs
100
Spot taker fee
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Crypto Exchanges ranked

  1. Editor's choice
    1
    Excellent

    Coinbase Exchange is a United States-registered crypto exchange founded in 2012, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 10/10.

    Trading pairs
    100
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
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    24h volume $2.49BTrust score 10/10
  2. 2
    Excellent

    Kraken is a United States-registered crypto exchange founded in 2011, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 10/10.

    Trading pairs
    98
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $2.21BTrust score 10/10
  3. 3
    Excellent

    Binance is a Cayman Islands-registered crypto exchange founded in 2017, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 10/10.

    Trading pairs
    100
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $9.33BTrust score 10/10
  4. 4
    Excellent

    Gate is a Panama-registered crypto exchange founded in 2013, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 10/10.

    Trading pairs
    100
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $2.77BTrust score 10/10
  5. 5
    Excellent

    OKX is a Seychelles-registered crypto exchange founded in 2017, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 10/10.

    Trading pairs
    100
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $2.95BTrust score 10/10
  6. 6
    Very good

    LBank is a British Virgin Islands-registered crypto exchange founded in 2015, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Trading pairs
    100
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $1.70BTrust score 9/10
  7. 7
    Good

    Bitget is a Seychelles-registered crypto exchange founded in 2018, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 10/10.

    Trading pairs
    100
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $1.06BTrust score 10/10
  8. 8
    Good

    Bitstamp by Robinhood is a Luxembourg-registered crypto exchange founded in 2011, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Trading pairs
    87
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $405.83MTrust score 9/10
  9. 9
    Good

    MEXC is a Seychelles-registered crypto exchange founded in 2018, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Coins listed
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    Spot taker fee
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    Futures
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    24h volume $1.32BTrust score 9/10
  10. 10
    Good

    Crypto.com Exchange is a Malta-registered crypto exchange founded in 2019, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Trading pairs
    97
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
    –
    24h volume $1.44BTrust score 9/10
  11. 11
    Good

    Toobit is a Cayman Islands-registered crypto exchange founded in 2022, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Coins listed
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    Spot taker fee
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    Maker fee
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    Futures
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    24h volume $1.91BTrust score 9/10
  12. 12
    Good

    BingX is a British Virgin Islands-registered crypto exchange founded in 2018, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Coins listed
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    Spot taker fee
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    Maker fee
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    Futures
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    24h volume $477.93MTrust score 9/10
  13. 13
    Average

    Bitunix is a Saint Vincent and the Grenadines-registered crypto exchange founded in 2021, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Trading pairs
    99
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
    –
    Futures
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    24h volume $441.12MTrust score 9/10
  14. 14
    Average

    Bitvavo is a Netherlands-registered crypto exchange founded in 2018, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Coins listed
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    Spot taker fee
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    Futures
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    24h volume $271.42MTrust score 9/10
  15. 15
    Average

    HashKey Exchange is a Hong Kong-registered crypto exchange founded in 2018, with a CoinGecko Trust Score of 9/10.

    Trading pairs
    47
    Spot taker fee
    –
    Maker fee
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    Futures
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    24h volume $74.34MTrust score 9/10

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24h normalised volume (BTC, live)
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Fees are the published base-tier figures, checked on each exchange's official pages (see each review for sources). Volume and Trust Score come from CoinGecko and refresh automatically.

Frequently asked questions

How are these crypto exchanges selected and rated?

The list is the top 15 exchanges by CoinGecko Trust Score rank. Each one then gets a rating out of 5 from a published formula: security, licences and proof of reserves 35%, fees 20%, liquidity 20%, products 15% and track record 10%.

Which exchange has the highest trading volume today?

Binance has the highest normalised 24-hour volume in this list, with 123,260 BTC (CoinGecko data, updated live).

Are the fees on this page accurate?

Fees, licences and features are checked against each exchange's official website or a cited source and shown only when verified. Fees can change, so always confirm on the exchange before trading.

Is it safe to keep crypto on an exchange?

Every exchange carries counterparty risk. Prefer exchanges with strong licences and published proof of reserves, enable two-factor authentication, and consider moving long-term holdings to a wallet you control.

Editorial note: ForexGoal may earn a commission when you sign up through some partner links. This never changes how we rate crypto exchanges — ratings come from the published formula above and facts verified on official sources.

Risk warning: Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and you can lose all of the money you invest. Availability, fees and rewards differ by country; always confirm the latest conditions on the exchange's official website.

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