Exchanges
We cover the largest centralised crypto exchanges on fee structure, asset coverage, security and who each platform actually suits. These are independent reviews. Where we hold an affiliate relationship with an exchange we say so clearly on its review page, and it does not affect the assessment or the position of that exchange in any ranking.
Binance
Binance is the largest exchange by volume, with the deepest liquidity on major pairs and a wide futures market. Fees start at 0.10% spot and 0.02%/0.05% futures.
Read the Binance review
Gate.io
Gate.io runs one of the widest asset lists among major exchanges and keeps futures taker fees at 0.05%. Long lists carry listing risk, so weigh that against the choice.
Read the Gate.io review
KuCoin
KuCoin sits in the second tier of major exchanges, with around 1,000 tokens and tiered spot pricing that gets expensive on lower-liquidity pairs.
Read the KuCoin review
Bitget
Bitget has grown quickly on the strength of derivatives trading and copy trading. A 20% BGB fee discount is the notable advantage for active accounts.
Read the Bitget review
How to read these reviews
Every review here breaks the exchange down the same way: headline fees at the standard tier, the fee tier structure and what actually moves you up it, asset coverage, and the security and regulatory position. We separate the advertised rate from what you really pay, which means withdrawal fees, spreads, slippage and the cost of funding on derivatives.
Fee schedules change often, and exchanges differ by entity as well as by tier. Binance.US and Gate US carry very different pricing from their global counterparts. Check the rate on the exchange itself before you trade.
Keeping records across exchanges
Using more than one exchange means your transaction history is spread across multiple platforms. Most exchanges provide a downloadable transaction history or an API export, and you will need all of them to produce a complete cost basis when you report. Our crypto tax guides cover how to pull this data and what to do with it, including the cost basis methods that decide your reported gain.
These reviews are for information only and are not investment advice. Verify current fees directly with the exchange before trading.