Best of · Near · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Near in 2026

We track 9 Centralized Exchanges that run on Near 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 $5.84B−4.6%
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 $5.82B−1.3%
3
Backpack
Centralized Exchanges · Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum +26
Backpack combines a centralized crypto exchange, US stock trading and a separate self-custody wallet in one app. Its main draw is cross-collateral margin that earns yield, and its main caveat is custodial and leverage risk.
Read the Backpack review Visit Backpack(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $505M−6.0%
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 $810M−5.3%
5
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 $16.9M−26.7%
6
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 $54.0M+4.6%
7
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.
Read the Bitlo review Visit Bitlo(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10
TVL $12.7M−2.6%
8
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.
Read the Bitstamp review Visit Bitstamp(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
TVL $4.49B−4.3%
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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.
Read the Binance CEX review Visit Binance CEX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $127B−6.1%

Centralized Exchanges on Near: the numbers

Tracked: 9
Reviewed: 9
Total TVL: $145B
Avg. score: 6.9/10

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on Near. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $145B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 88% of that total. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $810M.

Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($127B), Gate ($5.84B) and Bitget ($5.82B) lead the field. The best-rated is Gate with 7.7/10, followed by Bitget (7.6) and Backpack (7.6). The 8 rated centralized exchanges average 6.9/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (9), Bitcoin (9) and Solana (9). All 9 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 5.8%. Gate US gained the most (+4.6%), while Flipster dropped the most (−26.7%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2Gate$5.84B
3Bitget$5.82B
4Bitstamp$4.49B
5SwissBorg$810M

Highest rated

1Gate7.7
2Bitget7.6
3Backpack7.6
4SwissBorg7.4
5Flipster7.0

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 Near by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Near by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.84B) and Bitget ($5.82B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Near has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Gate has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (7.6) and Backpack (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 Near has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on Near. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $145B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Near 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 Flipster the biggest drop (−26.7%). Combined TVL moved −5.8% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Near?

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

Ranked list