Best of · Cronos · Updated
The best Centralized Exchanges on Cronos in 2026
We track 6 Centralized Exchanges that run on Cronos and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Crypto. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Crypto
Centralized Exchanges · Cronos
Crypto.com is a centralized exchange and app that lets users buy, sell and trade 400+ cryptocurrencies, with a European arm that says it holds MiCA, EMD and MiFID II authorisations. It suits mainstream users who want one regulated app, but some products sit outside MiCA.
ScoreScore 7.8 out of 10TVL — - 2
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 $5.84B−4.6% - 3
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 $5.82B−1.3% - 4
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 $54.0M+4.6% - 5
Crypto d App
Centralized Exchanges · Cronos
Crypto.com combines a custodial crypto app and exchange with card, staking and other services, alongside a separate self-custody wallet. Its broad product range is useful, but costs, custody arrangements and regulatory coverage vary by service.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL — - 6
Crypto Oceanking
Centralized Exchanges · Cronos
The site at the stated address is branded Crypto.com and describes a centralized trading and financial platform, but its connection to Crypto Oceanking is unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Centralized Exchanges on Cronos: the numbers
- Tracked
- 6
- Reviewed
- 6
- Total TVL
- $11.7B
- Avg. score
- 7.3/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 6 centralized exchanges on Cronos. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 3 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $11.7B, counting value on every chain they support. Gate is the clear leader, holding 50% of it.
Ranked by TVL, Gate ($5.84B), Bitget ($5.82B) and Gate US ($54.0M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Crypto ranks first at 7.8/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). The 5 rated centralized exchanges average 7.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Beyond Cronos, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (3), Bitcoin (3) and BNB Chain (3). All 6 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 3.0%. Gate US gained the most (+4.6%), while Gate dropped the most (−4.6%).
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 Cronos by TVL?
Which centralized exchange on Cronos has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many centralized exchanges on Cronos has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 6 centralized exchanges on Cronos. Of these, 6 have a full review and 3 report value locked, $11.7B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which centralized exchanges on Cronos grew the most this week?
What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Cronos?
The 5 rated centralized exchanges on Cronos average 7.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.