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The best Centralized Exchanges on Tezos in 2026
We track 5 Centralized Exchanges that run on Tezos and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Gate. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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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.
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10TVL $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.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL $5.82B−1.3% - 3
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.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $54.0M+4.6% - 4
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.
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10TVL $233K−2.6% - 5
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.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $127B−6.1%
Centralized Exchanges on Tezos: the numbers
- Tracked
- 5
- Reviewed
- 5
- Total TVL
- $139B
- Avg. score
- 7.0/10
There are 5 centralized exchanges on Tezos in the DappsAtlas index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $139B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 92% of that total.
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 Gate US (6.8). The 4 rated centralized exchanges average 7.0/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Beyond Tezos, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (5), Bitcoin (5) and BNB Chain (5). All 5 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%).
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 Tezos by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Tezos 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 Tezos has the highest DappsAtlas score?
How many centralized exchanges on Tezos has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 5 centralized exchanges on Tezos. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $139B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which centralized exchanges on Tezos 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 Tezos?
The 4 rated centralized exchanges on Tezos average 7.0 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.