Best of · Starknet · Updated Nov 4, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Starknet in 2026

We track 8 Centralized Exchanges that run on Starknet 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−0.7%
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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 $5.84B−4.6%
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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%
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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 $54.0M+4.6%
5
BitMart
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana +2
BitMart is a centralized crypto exchange offering spot, futures, earn products, a crypto card and AI tools across 1700+ listed coins. It suits traders who want breadth, but it is custodial and its licensing is not stated publicly.
Read the BitMart review Visit BitMart(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $3.78M−11.4%
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HTX
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Bitcoin, Ethereum +16
HTX, formerly Huobi Global, is a large centralized crypto exchange offering spot, margin and futures trading across 600+ listed assets. Its scale is clear, but fees, licensing and custody details need checking before you deposit.
Read the HTX review Visit HTX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
TVL $3.93B−5.1%
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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%
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CoinEx
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron +1
CoinEx is a centralized crypto exchange operating since 2017, offering spot, margin and futures trading, plus Earn products.
Read the CoinEx review Visit CoinEx(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $14.9M−12.8%

Centralized Exchanges on Starknet: the numbers

Tracked: 8
Reviewed: 8
Total TVL: $171B
Avg. score: 7.2/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 8 centralized exchanges on Starknet. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $171B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 74% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median centralized exchange holds $3.93B.

Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($127B), OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, OKX ranks first at 8.0/10, ahead of Gate (7.7) and Bitget (7.6). Across the 6 rated centralized exchanges, the average score is 7.2/10 and 1 score 8 or higher.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (8), Bitcoin (8) and Solana (7). All 8 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.0%. Gate US gained the most (+4.6%), while CoinEx dropped the most (−12.8%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2OKX$28.4B
3Gate$5.84B
4Bitget$5.82B
5HTX$3.93B

Highest rated

1OKX8.0
2Gate7.7
3Bitget7.6
4Gate US6.8
5BitMart6.8

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 Starknet by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Starknet by total value locked, with $127B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.4B) and Gate ($5.84B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Starknet 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 Starknet has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 8 centralized exchanges on Starknet. Of these, 8 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $171B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Starknet 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 CoinEx the biggest drop (−12.8%). Combined TVL moved −5.0% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Starknet?

The 6 rated centralized exchanges on Starknet average 7.2 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list