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The best Centralized Exchanges on Core in 2026

We track 5 Centralized Exchanges that run on Core and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Gate. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Gate logo

    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 reviewVisit Gate(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10
    TVL $5.84B−4.6%
  2. 2
    Bitrue logo

    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.

    Read the Bitrue reviewVisit Bitrue(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
    TVL $133M−8.0%
  3. 3
    Gate US logo

    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 reviewVisit Gate US(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
    TVL $54.0M+4.6%
  4. 4
    HTX logo

    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.

    Read the HTX reviewVisit HTX(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
    TVL $3.93B−5.1%
  5. 5
    Bitkub logo

    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 reviewVisit Bitkub(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
    TVL $1.36B−5.2%

Centralized Exchanges on Core: the numbers

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$11.3B
Avg. score
6.9/10

There are 5 centralized exchanges on Core in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $11.3B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Gate dominates, with 52% of that total.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Core are Gate ($5.84B), HTX ($3.93B) and Bitkub ($1.36B). The best-rated is Gate with 7.7/10, followed by Bitrue (6.8) and Gate US (6.8). That makes Gate both the biggest and the best-rated. The 5 rated centralized exchanges average 6.9/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (5), Bitcoin (5) and BNB Chain (5). All 5 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.9%. Gate US gained the most (+4.6%), while Bitrue dropped the most (−8.0%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Gate logoGate$5.84B
  2. 2HTX logoHTX$3.93B
  3. 3Bitkub logoBitkub$1.36B
  4. 4Bitrue logoBitrue$133M
  5. 5Gate US logoGate US$54.0M

Highest rated

  1. 1Gate logoGate7.7
  2. 2Bitrue logoBitrue6.8
  3. 3Gate US logoGate US6.8
  4. 4HTX logoHTX6.5
  5. 5Bitkub logoBitkub6.5

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 Core by TVL?

Gate is the largest centralized exchange on Core by total value locked, with $5.84B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by HTX ($3.93B) and Bitkub ($1.36B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Core has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Gate has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitrue (6.8) and Gate US (6.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Core has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 5 centralized exchanges on Core. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $11.3B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Core grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Gate US had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+4.6%) and Bitrue the biggest drop (−8.0%). Combined TVL moved −4.9% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Core?

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