Best of · Polkadot · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Polkadot in 2026

We track 12 Centralized Exchanges that run on Polkadot and have reviewed 11 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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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%
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.
Read the Bitget review Visit Bitget(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10
TVL $5.93B+1.6%
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
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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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%
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%
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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−2.7%
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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%
10
HashKey Exchange
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +10
HashKey Exchange is a centralized crypto exchange established in 2018 and registered in Hong Kong. It offers crypto trading, but fee details and independent audit information are not published.
Read the HashKey Exchange review Visit HashKey Exchange(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $1.47B−1.5%
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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−6.0%
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Fastex
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Ethereum, Polkadot +11
Fastex is a centralized crypto exchange with an iOS app and trading platform. Details on fees, supported markets, custody, and regulation are not stated.
Read the Fastex review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $61.1K−31.7%

Centralized Exchanges on Polkadot: the numbers

Tracked: 12
Reviewed: 12
Total TVL: $170B
Avg. score: 6.9/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 12 centralized exchanges on Polkadot. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $170B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 75% of that total. The top five account for 99%, while the median centralized exchange holds $268M.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Polkadot are Binance CEX ($127B), OKX ($28.4B) and Bitget ($5.93B). The best-rated is OKX with 8.0/10, followed by Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). Across the 10 rated centralized exchanges, the average score is 6.9/10 and 1 score 8 or higher.

Beyond Polkadot, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (12), Bitcoin (12) and Solana (12). All 11 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.6%. Bitget gained the most (+1.6%), while CEX.IO dropped the most (−21.2%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2OKX$28.4B
3Bitget$5.93B
4Gate$5.91B
5HashKey Exchange$1.47B

Highest rated

1OKX8.0
2Gate7.7
3Bitget7.6
4SwissBorg7.4
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 Polkadot by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Polkadot by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Bitget ($5.93B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Polkadot has the highest DappsAtlas score?

OKX has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and Bitget (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 Polkadot has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 12 centralized exchanges on Polkadot. Of these, 12 have a full review and 12 report value locked, $170B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Polkadot grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitget had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.6%) and CEX.IO the biggest drop (−21.2%). Combined TVL moved −4.6% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Polkadot?

The 10 rated centralized exchanges on Polkadot average 6.9 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list