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The best Centralized Exchanges on Avalanche in 2026
We track 31 Centralized Exchanges that run on Avalanche and have reviewed 28 of them in full. Our top pick is OKX. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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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.
ScoreScore 8.0 out of 10TVL $28.4B+0.1% - 2
Robinhood
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Polygon +1
Robinhood is a US-based brokerage that also offers crypto trading through Robinhood Crypto, alongside stocks, options, futures and more. It is a regulated, custodial platform best suited to people who want one app for several asset types.
ScoreScore 7.8 out of 10TVL $13.7B−1.6% - 3
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.
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10TVL $5.91B−2.6% - 4
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.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL $5.93B+1.6% - 5
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.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL $520M−2.4% - 6
Coinsquare
Centralized Exchanges · Cardano, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +6
Coinsquare is a Canadian centralized crypto exchange, founded in 2014 and registered with CIRO as an investment dealer and marketplace member. Its main strength is regulatory standing and third-party custody; fees are not stated in the material reviewed.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL $2.74M−4.1% - 7
SwissBorg
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +28
SwissBorg is a European mobile app that routes crypto trades across several exchanges, with auto-invest, earn products and a BORG loyalty token. It suits beginners who want one app, but fees and BORG dependence need checking.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $812M−4.2% - 8
Phemex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana +13
Phemex is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2019 that offers spot and futures trading, copy trading, bots and earn products. Its main selling points are a wide product range and published Proof of Reserves, while leverage up to 150X is a major risk.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $268M−0.0% - 9
VALR
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, XRP Ledger +4
VALR is a regulated centralized crypto exchange serving clients in Africa and abroad, with spot, margin, perpetuals, staking and lending. The main takeaway is a broad product range for a regional exchange, with the usual custodial risks.
ScoreScore 7.2 out of 10TVL $88.1M−28.4% - 10
Indodax
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +14
Indodax is a Jakarta-based centralized crypto exchange operating since 2014 and states it is licensed and supervised by Indonesia's OJK. It suits Indonesian users who want a local rupiah-focused exchange, but fees are not published publicly reviewed.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $478M−3.3% - 11
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.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $16.5M−28.0% - 12
WOO X
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron +6
WOO X is a centralized crypto exchange with spot, futures, social copy trading and a fixed-term Earn product, tied to the WOO token. It markets deep liquidity and live proof of reserves, but licensing and fee details are not published publicly.
ScoreScore 6.9 out of 10TVL $1.73M−16.5% - 13
Bitunix
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Tron +11
Bitunix is a centralized crypto derivatives exchange, listed on DefiLlama since August 2024, with futures, spot and finance products. It is aimed at active futures traders; fees, license details and audits are not spelled out.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $274M+0.3% - 14
Ourbit
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain +5
Ourbit is a centralized exchange that offers crypto spot and futures plus tokenized stocks, ETFs, commodities and forex in one app. It advertises zero spot fees, but licensing and KYC details are not.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $106M−2.9% - 15
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.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $53.9M−1.8% - 16
Okcoin
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron +3
Okcoin is a US-regulated-style centralized crypto exchange for buying and trading Bitcoin, Ethereum and other assets, but its homepage says it is being rebranded to OKX. Existing users can still withdraw, and new users should expect change.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $25.6M+40.3% - 17
HTX
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Bitcoin, Ethereum +16
HTX, formerly Huobi Global, is a large centralized crypto exchange offering spot, margin and futures trading across 600+ listed assets. Its scale is clear, but fees, licensing and custody details need checking before you deposit.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $3.93B−2.2% - 18
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.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $1.37B−3.6% - 19
Pionex
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Ethereum +5
Pionex is a centralized crypto exchange with trading bots built in, aimed at people who want automated strategies without running their own software. Its safety and fee details are not documented publicly reviewed, so check them directly before depositing.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $119M−0.8% - 20
NonKYC
Centralized Exchanges · Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum +13
NonKYC is a centralized crypto exchange that says it needs no ID verification and lists 200+ coins, including privacy coins like Monero. Its privacy pitch is clear, but audits, ownership and regulatory status are not published publicly.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $1.45M−2.6% - 21
LeveX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana +7
LeveX is a centralized exchange for spot and leveraged futures trading with copy-trading, tournaments and VIP tiers. It suits active traders, but licensing and custody details are not published.
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10TVL $7.94M−0.4% - 22
Latoken
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana +16
LATOKEN is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2017 that focuses on new token listings, airdrops and altcoin trading. Its fees and regulatory details are not clearly set out, so check them before depositing.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $232K−3.2% - 23
CoinDCX
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +10
CoinDCX is a centralized crypto exchange and investment app offering spot markets and futures. It provides a straightforward app-based route to trading, but fees, licensing details and security disclosures need checking before use.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $164M−1.8% - 24
Bitstamp
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +7
Bitstamp is a centralized crypto exchange for buying and selling digital assets, with staking and live customer support also advertised. Its long operating history is a positive, but fees, audit details and insurance terms need closer checking before you commit funds.
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10TVL $4.51B+5.4% - 25
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.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $1.47B−1.5%
Centralized Exchanges on Avalanche: the numbers
- Tracked
- 31
- Reviewed
- 31
- Total TVL
- $195B
- Avg. score
- 6.7/10
There are 31 centralized exchanges on Avalanche in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $195B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 65% of that total. The top five account for 93%, while the median centralized exchange holds $119M.
Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($127B), OKX ($28.4B) and Robinhood ($13.7B) lead the field. The best-rated is OKX with 8.0/10, followed by Robinhood (7.8) and Gate (7.7). Across the 27 rated centralized exchanges, the average score is 6.7/10 and 1 score 8 or higher.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (31), Bitcoin (29) and Tron (27). Of the 29 with a confirmed status, 28 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.1%. Okcoin gained the most (+40.3%), while VALR dropped the most (−28.4%).
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 Avalanche by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Avalanche by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Robinhood ($13.7B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which centralized exchange on Avalanche has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many centralized exchanges on Avalanche has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 31 centralized exchanges on Avalanche. Of these, 31 have a full review and 31 report value locked, $195B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which centralized exchanges on Avalanche grew the most this week?
What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Avalanche?
The 27 rated centralized exchanges on Avalanche average 6.7 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.