Crypto Exchanges — Reviews and Comparisons
Reviews of 14 crypto exchanges available worldwide. See also the full ranking. Looking for a decentralized exchange with no sign-up or KYC? Check our DEX ranking.
Security track record
Several exchanges in this ranking have a documented history of a major hack — we don't hide that. Each review states the incident plainly, whether it was old and fully resolved or recent and still relevant, rather than glossing over it.
Fee structure
Maker/taker fees vary by several times over between exchanges, and some platforms add extra costs on card deposits. Every review states the real rate, not just a headline "from 0%".
Trading liquidity
Daily trading volume differs enormously across this list — from multi-billion-dollar platforms to niche regional exchanges. Liquidity affects how easily you can enter and exit a position at a fair price.
Latest user reviews
Real reviews from independent sources (Trustpilot, App Store) — we don't write them ourselves and don't edit the quoted text. See the full review for more.
„I have errors on the app. Update and online checking but [sorry, something's gone wrong. Please try again] Please fix bugs”
„I have used this app since 2019 and have enjoyed it. It's user friendly GUI and consistent stability have always been my favorite things about the platform. For whatever reason they recently updated the platform and literally ruined everything. Sadness!”
„Their KYC verification process took an absurd 8 days just to clear basic documents.”
„Tydzień temu w piątek sprzedawca zlecił wysłanie mi przelewu czym zablokowal moje crypto! Pisałam prośby do niego żeby wysłał mi pieniędze! Bez żadnej odpowiedzi pisałam do supportu kucoin również bez odpowiedzi!!! Do cholery co to ma znaczyć”
„They will freeze your account and forbid you from withdrawing your own money.”
„An easy to use trading platform. I check in once a day to collect my Diamonds and watch the live trading views. I also was recently approved for the basic level card. I hope with some savvy investing to make my way up through the levels.”
Comparisons
Direct fee and feature comparisons between pairs of exchanges. Pick any two exchanges below — if we have a ready comparison for them, you'll jump straight to it.
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Is an exchange with a past hack unsafe to use today?
Not necessarily — several major exchanges (including some of the largest in the world) have a documented past incident, but fully reimbursed affected users and have operated without a repeat since. What matters more is how recent the incident was, how it was resolved, and whether the exchange has a clean record since. Each review states this plainly rather than treating every incident the same.
How do I use the comparison section below?
Comparisons put two specific exchanges side by side on fees, supported coins, and payment methods — useful when you're deciding between two particular platforms from our ranking rather than reading every review in full.
Which exchange should I choose first?
It depends on your priority — if security and track record matter most, start with the exchanges at the top of the ranking. If you're planning to trade frequently, check the fee structure in the specific review first, since it varies more than most people expect.