Best of · Base · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Base in 2026

We track 16 Centralized Exchanges that run on Base and have reviewed 15 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
Bitvavo
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana +9
Bitvavo is an Amsterdam-based centralized crypto exchange regulated under MiCA by the Dutch AFM, with 400+ assets and low stated trading fees. Its main caveat is that staking and lending sit outside MiCA protections.
Read the Bitvavo review Visit Bitvavo(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.9 out of 10
TVL $358M+16.7%
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.
Read the Gate review Visit Gate(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10
TVL $5.84B−4.6%
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.
Read the Bitget review Visit Bitget(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $5.82B−1.3%
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.
Read the Backpack review Visit Backpack(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $505M−6.0%
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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.
Read the Phemex review Visit Phemex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10
TVL $266M−1.1%
7
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.
Read the Indodax review Visit Indodax(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10
TVL $474M−4.5%
8
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%
9
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.
Read the Bitunix review Visit Bitunix(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $275M+0.5%
10
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%
11
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%
12
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.
Read the NonKYC review Visit NonKYC(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
TVL $1.52M+6.4%
13
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.
Read the LeveX review Visit LeveX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10
TVL $8.05M+1.8%
14
Coinstore
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain +7
Coinstore is a centralized crypto exchange offering spot trading, futures and a launchpad. Its range of markets may suit active traders, but fees, audit details and user protections need closer checking.
Read the Coinstore review Visit Coinstore(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $52.9M−3.3%
15
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%
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Zoomex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, XRP Ledger, BNB Chain +11
Zoomex is a centralized crypto trading platform for buying, selling, holding, and earning digital assets. Its fees, licensing, and security arrangements are not clearly established.
Read the Zoomex review Visit Zoomex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $37.6M−21.7%

Centralized Exchanges on Base: the numbers

Tracked: 16
Reviewed: 16
Total TVL: $171B
Avg. score: 7.0/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 16 centralized exchanges on Base. 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 $275M.

Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($127B), OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, OKX ranks first at 8.0/10, ahead of Bitvavo (7.9) and Gate (7.7). The 14 rated centralized exchanges average 7.0/10; 1 reach 8 or above.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (16), Arbitrum (16) and Optimism (16). All 16 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.0%. Bitvavo gained the most (+16.7%), while Flipster dropped the most (−26.7%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2OKX$28.4B
3Gate$5.84B
4Bitget$5.82B
5Bitkub$1.36B

Highest rated

1OKX8.0
2Bitvavo7.9
3Gate7.7
4Bitget7.6
5Backpack7.6

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 Base by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Base 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 Base has the highest DappsAtlas score?

OKX has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Bitvavo (7.9) and Gate (7.7). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Base has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 16 centralized exchanges on Base. Of these, 16 have a full review and 16 report value locked, $171B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Base grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitvavo had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+16.7%) 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 Base?

The 14 rated centralized exchanges on Base average 7.0 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list