Best of · Linea · Updated Nov 4, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Linea in 2026

We track 8 Centralized Exchanges that run on Linea and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is OKX. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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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+0.1%
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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 $319M−11.3%
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 $5.91B−2.6%
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 $5.93B+1.6%
5
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 $268M−0.0%
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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 $478M−3.3%
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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%
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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%

Centralized Exchanges on Linea: the numbers

Tracked: 8
Reviewed: 8
Total TVL: $41.5B
Avg. score: 7.4/10

There are 8 centralized exchanges on Linea in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $41.5B, counting value on every chain they support. OKX dominates, with 68% of that total. The top five account for 99%, while the median centralized exchange holds $319M.

Ranked by TVL, OKX ($28.4B), Bitget ($5.93B) and Gate ($5.91B) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, OKX ranks first at 8.0/10, ahead of Bitvavo (7.9) and Gate (7.7). That makes OKX both the biggest and the best-rated. Across the 8 rated centralized exchanges, the average score is 7.4/10 and 1 score 8 or higher.

Beyond Linea, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (8), Bitcoin (8) and Solana (8). All 8 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked was roughly flat (−0.3%). Bitget gained the most (+1.6%), while Bitvavo dropped the most (−11.3%).

Largest by TVL

1OKX$28.4B
2Bitget$5.93B
3Gate$5.91B
4Indodax$478M
5Bitvavo$319M

Highest rated

1OKX8.0
2Bitvavo7.9
3Gate7.7
4Bitget7.6
5Phemex7.4

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 Linea by TVL?

OKX is the largest centralized exchange on Linea by total value locked, with $28.4B 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 Linea 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 Linea has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 8 centralized exchanges on Linea. Of these, 8 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $41.5B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Linea grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitget had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.6%) and Bitvavo the biggest drop (−11.3%). Combined TVL moved −0.3% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Linea?

The 8 rated centralized exchanges on Linea average 7.4 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list