Best of · zkSync Era · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on zkSync Era in 2026

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

1
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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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%
3
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%
4
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%
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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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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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%
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Bitkub
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +19
Bitkub is a Thailand-focused centralized exchange for buying and selling crypto with Thai baht. Its stated local licensing and customer support are strengths, but fees and audit details are not published on the homepage.
Read the Bitkub review Visit Bitkub(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10
TVL $1.37B−3.6%
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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−6.0%

Centralized Exchanges on zkSync Era: the numbers

Tracked: 9
Reviewed: 9
Total TVL: $169B
Avg. score: 7.3/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 9 centralized exchanges on zkSync Era. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $169B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 75% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median centralized exchange holds $1.37B.

Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($127B), OKX ($28.4B) and Bitget ($5.93B) lead the field. The best-rated is OKX with 8.0/10, followed by Bitvavo (7.9) and Gate (7.7). The 8 rated centralized exchanges average 7.3/10; 1 reach 8 or above.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (9), Bitcoin (9) and Solana (9). All 9 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.7%. Bitget gained the most (+1.6%), while Bitvavo dropped the most (−11.3%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$127B
2OKX$28.4B
3Bitget$5.93B
4Gate$5.91B
5Bitkub$1.37B

Highest rated

1OKX8.0
2Bitvavo7.9
3Gate7.7
4Bitget7.6
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 zkSync Era by TVL?

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

OKX has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Bitvavo (7.9) and Gate (7.7). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on zkSync Era has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 centralized exchanges on zkSync Era. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $169B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on zkSync Era grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitget had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.6%) and Bitvavo the biggest drop (−11.3%). Combined TVL moved −4.7% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on zkSync Era?

The 8 rated centralized exchanges on zkSync Era average 7.3 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

Ranked list