Best of · Sonic · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Sonic in 2026

We track 9 Centralized Exchanges that run on Sonic and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is Bitvavo. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

1
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%
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.
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
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%
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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%
7
NonKYC
Centralized Exchanges · Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum +13
NonKYC is a centralized crypto exchange that says it needs no ID verification and lists 200+ coins, including privacy coins like Monero. Its privacy pitch is clear, but audits, ownership and regulatory status are not published publicly.
Read the NonKYC review Visit NonKYC(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
TVL $1.45M−2.6%
8
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%
9
Zoomex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, XRP Ledger, BNB Chain +11
Zoomex is a centralized crypto trading platform for buying, selling, holding, and earning digital assets. Its fees, licensing, and security arrangements are not clearly established.
Read the Zoomex review Visit Zoomex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $37.8M−20.5%

Centralized Exchanges on Sonic: the numbers

Tracked: 9
Reviewed: 9
Total TVL: $140B
Avg. score: 7.3/10

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on Sonic. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $140B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 91% of that total. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $319M.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Sonic are Binance CEX ($127B), Bitget ($5.93B) and Gate ($5.91B). The best-rated is Bitvavo with 7.9/10, followed by Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). The 7 rated centralized exchanges average 7.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Sonic, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (9), Arbitrum (9) and Optimism (9). All 9 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.6%. Bitget gained the most (+1.6%), while Flipster dropped the most (−28.0%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2Bitget$5.93B
3Gate$5.91B
4SwissBorg$812M
5Bitvavo$319M

Highest rated

1Bitvavo7.9
2Gate7.7
3Bitget7.6
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 Sonic by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Sonic by total value locked, with $127B 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 Sonic has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Bitvavo has the highest score at 7.9/10, 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 Sonic has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on Sonic. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $140B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Sonic 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 −5.6% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Sonic?

The 7 rated centralized exchanges on Sonic average 7.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list