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110+ exchanges · 40+ markets · Updated Aug 20, 2026 · How we rank

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Top Overall pick on the global model: Kraken — 8.9/10. Clean 13-year security record with proof of reserves; fee schedule beats most rivals. Visit Kraken ↗

Rank	Exchange · why it ranks here	Score	Spot maker / taker	Eligibility	Best for	Visit
1	KrakenClean 13-year security record with proof of reserves; fee schedule beats most rivals	8.9out of 10Key subscores: Security 9.8 · Fees 8.1 · Liquidity 8.9Why 8.9 →	0.16% / 0.26%	Available in Global	Security record	Visit Kraken ↗Opens the official site
2	CoinbaseStrongest regulatory standing among global venues; retail fees are among the highest	8.8out of 10Key subscores: Security 9.6 · Fees 6.2 · Liquidity 9.2Why 8.8 →	0.4% / 0.6%	Available in Global	Regulated on-ramp	Visit Coinbase ↗Opens the official site
3	BinanceDeepest liquidity and near-zero spot fees; regulatory standing varies by market	8.7out of 10Key subscores: Security 8.7 · Fees 9.4 · Liquidity 9.9Why 8.7 →	0.1% / 0.1%	Available in Global	Liquidity & fees	Visit Binance ↗Opens the official site
4	OKXBest-in-class trading terminal and Web3 stack; US product trails the global app	8.7out of 10Key subscores: Security 8.9 · Fees 9.1 · Liquidity 9.5Why 8.7 →	0.08% / 0.1%	Available in Global	Pro trading tools	Visit OKX ↗Opens the official site
5	Crypto.comBest crypto card program and licensing breadth; spot fees above the pro venues	8.5out of 10Key subscores: Security 8.8 · Fees 7.4 · Liquidity 8.6Why 8.5 →	0.25% / 0.5%	Available in Global	Card & app	Visit Crypto.com ↗Opens the official site

1KrakenAvailable in Global8.9out of 10
Key subscores: Security 9.8 · Fees 8.1 · Liquidity 8.9 · Why 8.9 →
Spot maker / taker
0.16% / 0.26%
Best for
Security record
Clean 13-year security record with proof of reserves; fee schedule beats most rivals
Visit Kraken ↗
Opens the official siteRead review →
2CoinbaseAvailable in Global8.8out of 10
Key subscores: Security 9.6 · Fees 6.2 · Liquidity 9.2 · Why 8.8 →
Spot maker / taker
0.4% / 0.6%
Best for
Regulated on-ramp
Strongest regulatory standing among global venues; retail fees are among the highest
Visit Coinbase ↗
Opens the official siteRead review →
3BinanceAvailable in Global8.7out of 10
Key subscores: Security 8.7 · Fees 9.4 · Liquidity 9.9 · Why 8.7 →
Spot maker / taker
0.1% / 0.1%
Best for
Liquidity & fees
Deepest liquidity and near-zero spot fees; regulatory standing varies by market
Visit Binance ↗
Opens the official siteRead review →
4OKXAvailable in Global8.7out of 10
Key subscores: Security 8.9 · Fees 9.1 · Liquidity 9.5 · Why 8.7 →
Spot maker / taker
0.08% / 0.1%
Best for
Pro trading tools
Best-in-class trading terminal and Web3 stack; US product trails the global app
Visit OKX ↗
Opens the official siteRead review →
5Crypto.comAvailable in Global8.5out of 10
Key subscores: Security 8.8 · Fees 7.4 · Liquidity 8.6 · Why 8.5 →
Spot maker / taker
0.25% / 0.5%
Best for
Card & app
Best crypto card program and licensing breadth; spot fees above the pro venues
Visit Crypto.com ↗
Opens the official siteRead review →

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security 20% · regulation 18% · liquidity 15% · fees 13% — weights always total 100%.

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Data freshnessFees Aug 20, 2026 · Licenses Aug 20, 2026 · Availability Aug 20, 2026

Model & sourcesModel v2.4 (what changed) · 38 primary sources ·

Weights total 100%

Security 20% · Regulation 18% · Liquidity 15% · Fees 13% · Fiat & Payments 10% · Features 8% · Asset Coverage 6% · UX & Mobile 4% · Support 3% · Transparency 3%

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Reviewed by CryptoExID Editorial · Aug 20, 2026 · Next scheduled review Sep 18, 2026 · Editorial policy

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