Last Updated: March 2026
Crypto Exchange Reviews 2026
We tested every major crypto derivatives exchange. Compare fees, features, and security to find your perfect platform.
12
Exchanges Reviewed
60+
Days of Testing
200+
Data Points
Showing 12 exchanges
DeribitBest Options
4.8
Founded
2016
Maker Fee
0.03%
Taker Fee
0.05%
Leverage
50x
24h Volume
$1.2B
Pairs
48+
Min Deposit
$10
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
BybitBest Futures
4.7
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.02%
Taker Fee
0.055%
Leverage
125x
24h Volume
$5.8B
Pairs
350+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
BinanceHighest Volume
4.6
Founded
2017
Maker Fee
0.02%
Taker Fee
0.05%
Leverage
125x
24h Volume
$38B
Pairs
500+
Min Deposit
$10
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
OKXBest Tools
4.5
Founded
2017
Maker Fee
0.02%
Taker Fee
0.05%
Leverage
125x
24h Volume
$8.2B
Pairs
380+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
BitgetBest Copy Trading
4.4
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.02%
Taker Fee
0.06%
Leverage
125x
24h Volume
$4.1B
Pairs
280+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
MEXCLowest Fees
4.3
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.00%
Taker Fee
0.01%
Leverage
200x
24h Volume
$3.5B
Pairs
600+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
PhemexSpeed Trading
4.2
Founded
2019
Maker Fee
0.01%
Taker Fee
0.06%
Leverage
100x
24h Volume
$1.8B
Pairs
160+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
BingXSocial Trading
4.1
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.02%
Taker Fee
0.05%
Leverage
150x
24h Volume
$2.1B
Pairs
200+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
CoinexBest Altcoins
4.1
Founded
2017
Maker Fee
0.20%
Taker Fee
0.20%
Leverage
100x
24h Volume
$800M
Pairs
200+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
WhitebitEuropean Exchange
4.1
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.10%
Taker Fee
0.10%
Leverage
20x
24h Volume
$1.5B
Pairs
120+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
HashKeyLicensed in HK
4.0
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.04%
Taker Fee
0.06%
Leverage
10x
24h Volume
$120M
Pairs
20+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
PrimeXBTMulti-Asset
4.0
Founded
2018
Maker Fee
0.01%
Taker Fee
0.05%
Leverage
200x
24h Volume
$500M
Pairs
100+
Min Deposit
$0
OptionsCopy TradingNo KYC
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