Best of · Stellar · Updated Nov 4, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Stellar in 2026

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

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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%
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
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%
4
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 $917K−31.3%
5
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 $474M−4.5%
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Poloniex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Tron, XRP Ledger +8
Poloniex is a long-running centralized crypto exchange offering spot trading, derivatives and custodial wallets. It is a conventional exchange, so custody and counterparty risk apply.
Read the Poloniex review Visit Poloniex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $912M−2.1%
7
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%
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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 Stellar: the numbers

Tracked: 8
Reviewed: 8
Total TVL: $141B
Avg. score: 7.2/10

DappsAtlas tracks 8 centralized exchanges on Stellar. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $141B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 90% of that total. The five largest make up 100% of the total; the median is $810M.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Stellar are Binance CEX ($127B), Gate ($5.84B) and Bitget ($5.82B). The best-rated is Gate with 7.7/10, followed by Bitget (7.6) and SwissBorg (7.4). The 7 rated centralized exchanges average 7.2/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Stellar, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (8), Bitcoin (8) and Solana (8). All 8 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 5.8%. Gate US gained the most (+4.6%), while Binance CEX dropped the most (−6.1%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2Gate$5.84B
3Bitget$5.82B
4Poloniex$912M
5SwissBorg$810M

Highest rated

1Gate7.7
2Bitget7.6
3SwissBorg7.4
4CEX.IO7.4
5Indodax7.0

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 Stellar by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Stellar 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 Stellar has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Gate has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (7.6) and SwissBorg (7.4). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Stellar has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 8 centralized exchanges on Stellar. Of these, 8 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $141B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Stellar 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 Binance CEX the biggest drop (−6.1%). Combined TVL moved −5.8% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Stellar?

The 7 rated centralized exchanges on Stellar average 7.2 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list