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The best Centralized Exchanges on Cardano in 2026
We track 20 Centralized Exchanges that run on Cardano and have reviewed 19 of them in full. Our top pick is Gate. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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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% - 2
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% - 3
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% - 4
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% - 5
NBX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Cardano
NBX is a Norwegian centralized crypto exchange, listed on Euronext Growth Oslo and MiCA-authorized by Finanstilsynet. It suits Nordic users who want to trade in kroner under local regulation, but its fees are not stated in the sources reviewed.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $7.50M+479% - 6
CEX.IO
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Tron, BNB Chain +10
CEX.IO is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2013 and registered in the UK, offering spot and margin trading, card purchases, staking and a crypto card. It suits users who want a regulated-style on-ramp, but fees are not published in the material reviewed.
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10TVL $1.06M−21.2% - 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.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $478M−3.3% - 8
Poloniex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Tron, XRP Ledger +8
Poloniex is a long-running centralized crypto exchange offering spot trading, derivatives and custodial wallets. It is a conventional exchange, so custody and counterparty risk apply.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $896M−2.7% - 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.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $274M+0.3% - 10
Bitrue
Centralized Exchanges · XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Tron +18
Bitrue is a centralized crypto exchange with spot, futures, leveraged ETFs, staking and loans, and a strong XRP focus. Public sources give no licence, audit or fee details, so check those before depositing.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $131M−8.2% - 11
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% - 12
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% - 13
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% - 14
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% - 15
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.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $12.7M−2.7% - 16
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% - 17
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% - 18
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% - 19
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.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $127B−6.0% - 20
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.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $61.1K−31.7%
Centralized Exchanges on Cardano: the numbers
- Tracked
- 20
- Reviewed
- 20
- Total TVL
- $151B
- Avg. score
- 6.8/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 20 centralized exchanges on Cardano. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $151B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 84% of that total. The five largest make up 97% of the total; the median is $164M.
By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Cardano are Binance CEX ($127B), Bitget ($5.93B) and Gate ($5.91B). The best-rated is Gate with 7.7/10, followed by Bitget (7.6) and Coinsquare (7.6). The 18 rated centralized exchanges average 6.8/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (20), Bitcoin (19) and Solana (18). All 19 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.1%. NBX gained the most (+479%), while CEX.IO dropped the most (−21.2%).
Largest by TVL
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Binance CEX$127B
- 2
Bitget$5.93B
- 3
Gate$5.91B
- 4
Bitstamp$4.51B
- 5
HTX$3.93B
Highest rated
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- 2
- 3
Coinsquare7.6
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SwissBorg7.4
- 5
NBX7.4
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 Cardano by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Cardano by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Bitget ($5.93B) and Gate ($5.91B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which centralized exchange on Cardano has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Gate has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (7.6) and Coinsquare (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 Cardano has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 20 centralized exchanges on Cardano. Of these, 20 have a full review and 20 report value locked, $151B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which centralized exchanges on Cardano grew the most this week?
What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Cardano?
The 18 rated centralized exchanges on Cardano average 6.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.