Every exchange we've reviewed.
12 reviews. Each tested with real capital across 147 data points. Ranked by overall score.
Binance
The world's largest crypto exchange by volume — deep liquidity, the lowest fees on the market, and over 500 supported coins. Best suited to active traders who want the full spectrum of spot, futures, and earn products.
Kraken
One of the oldest and most respected exchanges, with an exceptional security track record and strong fiat support. A favourite for serious traders who value reliability over hype.
Coinbase
The most trusted name in crypto for beginners. Publicly traded on NASDAQ, fully regulated in the US, and packed with educational tools — though fees are higher than rivals unless you use Advanced Trade.
OKX
A Seychelles-headquartered powerhouse offering one of the deepest derivatives markets in crypto, alongside competitive spot fees and a built-in Web3 wallet that bridges centralised and decentralised trading.
Bitstamp
One of the oldest crypto exchanges in the world, founded in 2011 and now owned by Robinhood. A sterling regulatory record and strong focus on institutional and European users makes it a favourite for the cautious and the long-term-minded.
Bybit
A Dubai-licensed exchange that built its reputation on derivatives and now offers a full spot, options, and Web3 product suite. Popular with active traders, copy traders, and institutions despite a major 2025 security incident from which it rebuilt fully.
Crypto.com
A mobile-first exchange backed by serious marketing muscle, offering one of the broadest product suites in crypto — from spot and derivatives to a Visa card with cashback and a fully-fledged DeFi wallet.
Bitget
A fast-growing exchange best known for pioneering social and copy trading at scale. Strong derivatives offering with growing spot market coverage and aggressive expansion across emerging markets.
KuCoin
Known as "the People's Exchange" for its huge altcoin selection, KuCoin is often the first place new tokens list, making it the go-to for traders hunting early opportunities — though regulatory baggage means caution is warranted.
Bitfinex
A veteran exchange long favoured by professional and institutional traders for its deep liquidity, advanced order types, and margin trading. The Tether affiliation creates complications, but the trading platform itself remains genuinely best-in-class for sophisticated users.
Gate.io
A veteran exchange operating since 2013 with one of the largest coin selections in crypto — over 1,400 supported assets. Strong for altcoin hunters and yield-product enthusiasts who want depth without the regulatory baggage of some competitors.
MEXC
A Seychelles-based exchange that pioneered zero-fee spot trading on major pairs and lists more tokens than any other major exchange — over 3,000 supported assets. Best for altcoin hunters comfortable with the trade-offs of light regulation.