Best of · Cosmos · Updated Nov 4, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Cosmos in 2026

We track 9 Centralized Exchanges that run on Cosmos and have reviewed 9 of them in full. Our top pick is Gate. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

1
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 $5.91B−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.
Read the Bitget review Visit Bitget(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $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.
Read the Coinsquare review Visit Coinsquare(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $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.
Read the SwissBorg review Visit SwissBorg(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10
TVL $812M−4.2%
5
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.
Read the CEX.IO review Visit CEX.IO(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10
TVL $1.06M−21.2%
6
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 $16.5M−28.0%
7
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 review Visit Bitrue(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $131M−8.2%
8
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 $53.9M−1.8%
9
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.
Read the Latoken review Visit Latoken(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10
TVL $232K−3.2%

Centralized Exchanges on Cosmos: the numbers

Tracked: 9
Reviewed: 9
Total TVL: $12.9B
Avg. score: 7.1/10

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on Cosmos. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $12.9B, counting value on every chain they support. Bitget is the clear leader, holding 46% of it. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $53.9M.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Cosmos are Bitget ($5.93B), Gate ($5.91B) and SwissBorg ($812M). On DappsAtlas scores, Gate ranks first at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (7.6) and Coinsquare (7.6). The 9 rated centralized exchanges average 7.1/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Cosmos, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (9), Bitcoin (9) and Solana (9). All 9 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 0.9%. Bitget gained the most (+1.6%), while Flipster dropped the most (−28.0%).

Largest by TVL

1Bitget$5.93B
2Gate$5.91B
3SwissBorg$812M
4Bitrue$131M
5Gate US$53.9M

Highest rated

1Gate7.7
2Bitget7.6
3Coinsquare7.6
4SwissBorg7.4
5CEX.IO7.4

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 Cosmos by TVL?

Bitget is the largest centralized exchange on Cosmos by total value locked, with $5.93B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.91B) and SwissBorg ($812M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Cosmos 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 Cosmos has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on Cosmos. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $12.9B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Cosmos grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitget had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.6%) and Flipster the biggest drop (−28.0%). Combined TVL moved −0.9% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Cosmos?

The 9 rated centralized exchanges on Cosmos average 7.1 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list