Best of · Aptos · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Aptos in 2026

We track 12 Centralized Exchanges that run on Aptos and have reviewed 11 of them in full. Our top pick is OKX. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

1
OKX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, X Layer +21
OKX is a large centralized crypto exchange offering spot, derivatives, earn products, a Web3 wallet and a card. DefiLlama tracks about $29.3 billion in TVL, but users still rely on the exchange as a custodian.
Read the OKX review Visit OKX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 8.0 out of 10
TVL $28.4B−0.7%
2
Gate
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, BNB Chain +129
Gate is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2013 that now spans spot, futures, stocks and earn products. Its breadth and proof-of-reserves claims are the draw; custody risk and unclear regional licensing are the main caveats.
Read the Gate review Visit Gate(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10
TVL $5.84B−4.6%
3
Bitget
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum +68
Bitget is a centralized crypto exchange that now markets itself as a multi-asset platform, adding tokenized stocks, commodities and forex to spot and futures trading. It offers a wide range of products, but its security and compliance claims come mainly from the exchange itself.
Read the Bitget review Visit Bitget(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $5.82B−1.3%
4
Backpack
Centralized Exchanges · Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum +26
Backpack combines a centralized crypto exchange, US stock trading and a separate self-custody wallet in one app. Its main draw is cross-collateral margin that earns yield, and its main caveat is custodial and leverage risk.
Read the Backpack review Visit Backpack(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $505M−6.0%
5
Flipster
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron +19
Flipster is a centralized crypto exchange focused on perpetual futures, with up to 100x leverage, copy trading and reward campaigns. The main caveats are custodial risk, mandatory KYC and the high risk of leveraged trading.
Read the Flipster review Visit Flipster(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10
TVL $16.9M−26.7%
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Gate US
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +66
Gate US is described as the US-incorporated arm of the Gate crypto exchange, aimed at American individuals and institutions. Public sources support its identity, but US-specific fees, licenses and product scope are not published in them.
Read the Gate US review Visit Gate US(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $54.0M+4.6%
7
Bitkub
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +19
Bitkub is a Thailand-focused centralized exchange for buying and selling crypto with Thai baht. Its stated local licensing and customer support are strengths, but fees and audit details are not published on the homepage.
Read the Bitkub review Visit Bitkub(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
TVL $1.36B−5.2%
8
Hotcoin
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Ethereum, BNB Chain +9
Hotcoin is a centralized multi-asset exchange founded in 2017 offering spot, futures, P2P and copy trading. Its scale claims come mostly from its own site, and fees and licensing are not clear.
Read the Hotcoin review Visit Hotcoin(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
TVL $9.23M+419%
9
Bitlo
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, XRP Ledger, Solana +9
Bitlo is a Turkish centralized crypto exchange offering 90+ assets, TRY and USDT trading, baskets and social trading. It suits Turkish lira users, but fees and licensing details are not in the public facts.
Read the Bitlo review Visit Bitlo(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10
TVL $12.7M−2.6%
10
HashKey Exchange
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +10
HashKey Exchange is a centralized crypto exchange established in 2018 and registered in Hong Kong. It offers crypto trading, but fee details and independent audit information are not published.
Read the HashKey Exchange review Visit HashKey Exchange(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $1.48B−2.0%
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Binance CEX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana +39
Binance is a centralized crypto exchange that DefiLlama describes as the world's largest by daily trading volume. DefiLlama tracks about $133 billion in on-chain reserves across more than 40 chains, but custody and regulatory risk remain.
Read the Binance CEX review Visit Binance CEX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $127B−6.1%
12
Fastex
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Ethereum, Polkadot +11
Fastex is a centralized crypto exchange with an iOS app and trading platform. Details on fees, supported markets, custody, and regulation are not stated.
Read the Fastex review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $61.0K−32.0%

Centralized Exchanges on Aptos: the numbers

Tracked: 12
Reviewed: 12
Total TVL: $171B
Avg. score: 6.9/10

There are 12 centralized exchanges on Aptos in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $171B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 75% of that total. The five largest make up 99% of the total; the median is $505M.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Aptos are Binance CEX ($127B), OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B). The best-rated is OKX with 8.0/10, followed by Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). Across the 10 rated centralized exchanges, the average score is 6.9/10 and 1 score 8 or higher.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (12), Bitcoin (12) and Solana (12). All 11 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 5.0%. Hotcoin gained the most (+419%), while Flipster dropped the most (−26.7%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2OKX$28.4B
3Gate$5.84B
4Bitget$5.82B
5HashKey Exchange$1.48B

Highest rated

1OKX8.0
2Gate7.7
3Bitget7.6
4Backpack7.6
5Flipster7.0

Method

How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest centralized exchange on Aptos by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Aptos by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Aptos has the highest DappsAtlas score?

OKX has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Aptos has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 12 centralized exchanges on Aptos. Of these, 12 have a full review and 12 report value locked, $171B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Aptos grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Hotcoin had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+419%) and Flipster the biggest drop (−26.7%). Combined TVL moved −5.0% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Aptos?

The 10 rated centralized exchanges on Aptos average 6.9 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list