Top 15 Crypto Exchanges 2027: Live Volume, Trust Score & Fees

The 15 crypto exchanges with the highest CoinGecko Trust Score, compared on security, fees, coins and licences. Trading volume and trust scores update live from CoinGecko; every exchange has its own in-depth review.

15Exchanges reviewed
3.7/5Average rating
OKXHighest rated
Nov 8, 2026Live data from CoinGecko

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Top 4 crypto exchanges

Coinbase Exchange

3.8

Licensed in US, EU (MiCA) and UK

Trust Score: 10/10
24h volume: $556M
Spot fee: 0.60%

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Kraken

3.8

Proof of reserves + MiCA, FCA licences

Trust Score: 10/10
24h volume: $337M
Spot fee: 0.80%

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OKX

3.9

Low spot fees from 0.08% maker

Trust Score: 10/10
24h volume: $618M
Spot fee: 0.10%

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Binance

3.9

0.1% spot fee, 25% off with BNB

Trust Score: 10/10
24h volume: $2.43B
Spot fee: 0.10%

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Crypto exchanges ranked

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1

Coinbase Exchange

3.8
Licensed in US, EU (MiCA) and UK

Trust Score
10/10
24h volume
$556M
Spot fees
0.40% / 0.60%
Coins
400+
Licences
US state money transmitter licences

3.8/5
Visit site Read review Coinbase Exchange
2

Kraken

3.8
Proof of reserves + MiCA, FCA licences

Trust Score
10/10
24h volume
$337M
Spot fees
0.40% / 0.80%
Coins
700+
Licences
US: FinCEN MSB and state money transmit… PoR

3.8/5
Visit site Read review Kraken
3

OKX

3.9
Low spot fees from 0.08% maker

Trust Score
10/10
24h volume
$618M
Spot fees
0.08% / 0.10%
Coins
300+
Licences
EU MiCA CASP licence PoR

3.9/5
Visit site Read review OKX
4

Binance

3.9
0.1% spot fee, 25% off with BNB

Trust Score
10/10
24h volume
$2.43B
Spot fees
0.10% / 0.10%
Coins
500+
Licences
ADGM FSRA, Abu Dhabi

3.9/5
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5

Bitget

3.9
Spot fees 0.10%, futures from 0.02%

Trust Score
10/10
24h volume
$282M
Spot fees
0.10% / 0.10%
Coins
850+
Licences
No top-tier licence PoR

3.9/5
Visit site Read review Bitget
6

Gate

3.9
Huge altcoin range, 127% reserves

Trust Score
10/10
24h volume
$600M
Spot fees
0.10% / 0.10%
Coins
1,400+
Licences
Mixed PoR

3.9/5
Visit site Read review Gate
7

Bitstamp by Robinhood

3.4
Licensed since 2011, now Robinhood-owned

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$75.27M
Spot fees
0.30% / 0.40%
Coins
90+
Licences
Top-tier, multi-jurisdiction: Luxembour…

3.4/5
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8

MEXC

3.8
0% maker fees, 0.05% spot taker

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$442M
Spot fees
0% / 0.05%
Coins
1,300+
Licences
Unregulated by any top-tier authority: … PoR

3.8/5
Visit site Read review MEXC
9

Crypto.com Exchange

3.9
MiCA-licensed in the EU via Malta

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$171M
Spot fees
0.065% / 0.10%
Coins
360+
Licences
MFSA Malta – MiCA crypto-asset service … PoR

3.9/5
Visit site Read review Crypto.com Exchange
10

BingX

3.7
Spot fees from 0.10%, futures 0.02%

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$173M
Spot fees
0.10% / 0.10%
Coins
600+
Licences
Austria FMA – MiCA crypto-asset service… PoR

3.7/5
Visit site Read review BingX
11

Bitunix

3.3
Futures fees from 0.02% maker

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$104M
Spot fees
0.08% / 0.10%
Coins
400+
Licences
No recognised top-tier licence PoR

3.3/5
Visit site Read review Bitunix
12

LBank

3.5
900+ coins, early memecoin listings

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$845M
Spot fees
0% / 0.1%
Coins
900+
Licences
No recognised top-tier licence

3.5/5
Visit site Read review LBank
13

HashKey Exchange

3.1
SFC-licensed Hong Kong exchange

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$7.58M
Spot fees
0.29% / 0.29%
Coins
40
Licences
Hong Kong SFC – licensed virtual asset …

3.1/5
Visit site Read review HashKey Exchange
14

Bitvavo

3.9
MiCA-licensed, 420+ coins in EUR

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$65.13M
Spot fees
Tiered by 30-… / 0.25%
Coins
420+
Licences
Netherlands

3.9/5
Visit site Read review Bitvavo
15

Toobit

3.1
790+ perpetual futures markets

Trust Score
9/10
24h volume
$489M
Spot fees
0.075% / 0.10%
Coins
500+
Licences
No recognised top-tier licence verified

3.1/5
Visit site Read review Toobit

Trust Score and 24h volume (normalised, in USD) are live data from CoinGecko. Fees and licences come from each exchange's website.

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How to choose a crypto exchange in 2027

Volume tells you where liquidity is; it does not tell you whether your coins are safe. Our list starts from CoinGecko’s Trust Score and then checks the things that matter when something goes wrong: licences, reserves and how the exchange handled past incidents.

1. Licence in your region

The EU’s MiCA licence, a US state money-transmitter licence or Dubai’s VARA approval means a regulator supervises the entity you sign up with. A global platform registered offshore may serve you without any of that protection.

2. Proof of reserves

Regular Merkle-tree reports—published by exchanges such as Kraken and OKX—show that customer balances are backed one-to-one. They do not show liabilities, so they reduce risk rather than remove it.

3. Real trading cost

Entry-level spot fees in this list range from about 0.08% to 0.60% per trade. Instant “buy” buttons and card purchases often cost 1–4% more than the order book, so use the advanced trade screen.

4. Incident record

Hacks and enforcement actions are part of every review. What matters is whether users were repaid and how quickly withdrawals reopened.

Safety habit: keep only what you trade on an exchange, switch on app-based 2FA and a withdrawal whitelist, and move long-term holdings to a wallet you control.

How we rank

The order of this list follows CoinGecko's Trust Score at the time of our review. CoinGecko rates every exchange on liquidity, scale of operations, cybersecurity and proof of reserves, so the score reflects how genuine and deep an exchange's market is, not only how big it is. The trust score and volume columns refresh automatically.

Our star rating then scores five things that matter to a trader: security (licences, proof of reserves, incident history), fees, liquidity, the range of coins and products, and ease of use. Every fact in the reviews was checked on the exchange's own website and on regulators' registers.

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Frequently asked questions

How are these crypto exchanges ranked?

The list follows the CoinGecko Trust Score, which rates exchanges on liquidity, scale of operations, cybersecurity and proof of reserves. The trust score and the 24-hour trading volume in the table update live from CoinGecko. Our own star rating adds fees, coin choice, licences and ease of use.

Which crypto exchange has the lowest fees?

Spot fees on the large exchanges usually start between 0.08% and 0.25% per trade for small accounts and fall with higher monthly volume or when you pay fees in the exchange token. Compare the maker and taker columns above and check the exchange's own fee page before trading, because tiers change often.

Is it safe to keep crypto on an exchange?

Exchanges with proof of reserves, cold storage and a licence in your country are safer, but no exchange is risk-free: hacks, insolvencies and account freezes have happened. Many traders keep only what they actively trade on the exchange and move long-term holdings to a wallet they control.

Do I need to verify my identity (KYC)?

Almost every exchange in this list requires identity verification before you can deposit fiat money, trade or withdraw. The exact limits for unverified accounts are listed in each review.

Can I use these exchanges in my country?

Availability differs by country. Some exchanges block residents of the United States, the United Kingdom or other regions, or offer only part of their products there. Each review lists the main licences; always check the exchange's terms for your country before signing up.

Risk warning: Crypto assets are highly volatile and largely unregulated; you can lose all of your money. Exchanges can be hacked or fail. Only invest what you can afford to lose.