Crypto exchanges

Spot and futures offerings of leading crypto exchanges. Before signing up, check that the exchange serves your country.

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Crypto exchanges

Leading crypto exchanges for spot and futures trading.

Binance

Spot volume (24h): $11.34B

One of the world's highest-volume exchanges for spot and derivatives trading. A wide choice of coins and deep liquidity.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
Check regional restrictions on the exchange's official website.

Bybit

Spot volume (24h): $3.57B

An exchange known for perpetual futures; a spot market and copy trading are also available.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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OKX

Spot volume (24h): $5.11B

An exchange that brings spot, futures, options and a Web3 wallet together on one platform.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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Bitget

Spot volume (24h): $1.88B

An exchange known for futures and copy trading; a spot market is also available.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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BingX

Spot volume (24h): $675.23M

An exchange focused on social and copy trading; spot and perpetual futures markets.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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KuCoin

Spot volume (24h): $2.3B

An exchange known for its wide range of altcoins; spot, margin and futures markets.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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Gate.io

Spot volume (24h): $3.62B

A long-established exchange known for its large number of listings; spot and futures markets.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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MEXC

Spot volume (24h): $2.02B

An exchange known for listing new projects quickly; spot and futures markets.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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Kraken

Spot volume (24h): $2.81B

An exchange operating since 2011 with a focus on regulation and security. Futures are available only in some regions.

βœ“ Spot βœ“ Futures
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Forex brokers

Brokers offering CFD trading on currency pairs, metals and indices.

CFDs are high-risk because of leverage, and most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Terms of service and the regulator may differ depending on your country.

XM

Forex and CFD broker: currency pairs, precious metals, indices and energy. Terms of service and the regulator vary by country.

Forex / CFD broker
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Prop trading firms

Firms that let traders who pass an evaluation trade with the firm's capital.

Evaluations (challenges) in prop trading programmes are paid and success is not guaranteed. Read the rules, payout terms and country restrictions on the firm's official website.

BEM Funding

Prop trading firm: offers funded accounts from $5,000 to $200,000 to traders who pass the evaluation (challenge).

Prop trading
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Regional restrictions

Exchanges do not serve some countries or restrict certain products (for example, futures). ScionTrade does not claim that any exchange is available in your country; always read the exchange's official terms of use.

Security tips

  • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your account.
  • Make sure the link leads to the exchange's official domain; watch out for phishing sites.
  • Consider keeping long-term holdings in your own wallet.
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