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MEXC iconMEXC

4.6/5 

MEXC is known for its ultra-low trading fees, extensive cryptocurrency selection, and fast access to new token listings. The platform supports spot and futures trading, copy trading, demo accounts, recurring purchases, and a wide range of fiat payment options, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced traders. Its strong futures market, active P2P marketplace, and early access to emerging assets make it especially popular among active traders and altcoin enthusiasts. With competitive promotions and features like MX token rewards and launch events, MEXC offers a varied trading environment for users who value choice, affordability, and market access.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
Maker (minimum): 0%
Taker (maximum): 0.05%
Futures fees
Maker (minimum): 0%
Taker (maximum): 0.02%
Discounts & bonuses
No referral fee discount
VIP fee levels available
Welcome rewards: $10,000
Safety
Launch year: 2018
Users: 40 million
Insurance fund: 750 million USD
Has Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: None
Altcoins
Spot trading pairs: 1750
Futures trading pairs: 850
Trading volume
24h spot BTC: ₿ 15,865
Spot Top 10
Futures Top 10
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PrimeXBT iconPrimeXBT

4.1/5 

PrimeXBT is a derivatives-focused trading platform that combines crypto futures and CFDs with a broad selection of traditional markets, including forex, commodities, indices, and stocks. It stands out for its competitive futures fees, clean trading interface, optional KYC, and good support for local fiat payment methods across multiple regions. While the exchange does not offer spot trading, staking, or passive investment products, it provides a streamlined experience for experienced traders looking for leveraged exposure across crypto and traditional assets.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
No spot market
Futures fees
Maker (minimum): 0.01%
Taker (maximum): 0.045%
Discounts & bonuses
No referral fee discount
VIP fee levels available
Welcome rewards: $3,410
Safety
Launch year: 2018
Users: 1 million
No Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: 4
(Seychelles, South Africa, El Salvador, Mauritius)
Altcoins
No spot market
Futures trading pairs: 150
Trading volume
No spot market
Futures Top 100
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Phemex iconPhemex

4.0/5 

Phemex is a medium-sized but feature-rich crypto exchange focused on competitive fees and advanced trading tools. It’s best known for its futures markets, where low maker fees, customizable interfaces, and professional-grade features attract active traders. The platform also offers spot trading, tokenized stocks, staking, copy trading, trading bots, TradingView integration, and optional KYC. While it lacks some passive investing features and extra services found on larger exchanges, Phemex remains a strong choice for traders looking for an efficient platform with powerful tools and competitive pricing.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
Maker (minimum): 0.1%
Taker (maximum): 0.1%
Futures fees
Maker (minimum): 0.01%
Taker (maximum): 0.06%
Discounts & bonuses
No referral fee discount
No VIP fee levels
Welcome rewards: $15,000
Safety
Launch year: 2019
Users: 10 million
Has Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: 4
(United States, Canada, Turkey, Lithuania)
Altcoins
Spot trading pairs: 650
Futures trading pairs: 450
Trading volume
24h spot BTC: ₿ 9,802
Spot Top 50
Futures Top 35
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Poloniex iconPoloniex

3.0/5 

Poloniex is a veteran crypto exchange founded in 2014 with a a modest selection of altcoins, especially on derivatives. The platform offers competitive futures fees, TRX-based spot fee discounts, and a simple interface that suits users who prefer a straightforward trading experience. Its strengths are mainly in altcoin access and basic crypto trading, while areas like fiat support, futures asset variety, passive earning options, and advanced trading tools remain more limited compared to larger competitors.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
Maker (minimum): 0.2%
Taker (maximum): 0.2%
Futures fees
Maker (minimum): 0.015%
Taker (maximum): 0.05%
Discounts & bonuses
Referral fee discount: 10%
VIP fee levels available
Welcome rewards: $711
Safety
Launch year: 2014
Insurance fund: 100 million USD
Has Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: None
Altcoins
Spot trading pairs: 650
Futures trading pairs: 20
Trading volume
24h spot BTC: ₿ 11,536
Spot Top 50
Futures Top 200
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Upbit iconUpbit

1.9/5 

Upbit Singapore is the international version of South Korea-based crypto exchange Upbit. The platform benefits from Upbit’s strong reputation in South Korea and is generally viewed as a relatively safe exchange, but the globally available Singapore version offers a very limited experience. It only provides basic Bitcoin spot trading, and supports only SGD bank transfer deposits. It completely lacks any and all features such as derivatives, leverage, broader fiat options, rewards, or advanced trading tools.

Beginner Friendly
Features
Fees
Safety
Volume & Altcoins
Spot fees
Maker (minimum): 0.2%
Taker (maximum): 0.2%
Futures fees
No futures market
Discounts & bonuses
No referral fee discount
No VIP fee levels
Safety
Launch year: 2017
Has Proof of Reserves
Licenses
Licenses & registrations: 1
(Singapore)
Altcoins
Spot trading pairs: 6
No futures market
Trading volume
24h spot BTC: ₿ 16,423
No futures market