Exchange overview

Where are crypto currencies traded?

There are now over 1500 crypto exchanges worldwide. Here we give an overview of the most established providers. The list is not exhaustive and without guarantee. Members of the CVJ.CH editorial staff have traded on the listed exchanges to get an impression.

In the following exchange comparison, we distinguish between traditional exchanges, on which one can buy and trade various crypto-currencies, and derivative exchanges which offer leveraged trading for the most important crypto-currencies. The former are suitable for investors who want to buy crypto-currencies and either transfer them into a wallet or trade in Bitcoins and Altcoins from time to time. Derivatives exchanges are suitable for traders who want to trade short-term and with leverage or derivative instruments. Please note the risks involved.

Traditional crypto exchanges

The exchanges listed below are all established names and are among the largest providers. They are suitable for trading crypto-currencies, or for purchasing them and transferring them to your own wallet.

ExchangeExchange Kraken
Linkhttps://www.binance.comhttps://www.coinbase.comhttps://kraken.com
Founded in201720122011
Fiat Deposit✅ CHF, EUR, USD✅ EUR, USD✅ CHF, EUR, USD
JurisdictionHK, JPUSUS, EU, UK
Spot Market
Currency pairs1'400+500+600+
Futures
Options
Margin trading
Insurance Fund
Fees Maker/Taker Volume based 0.02% - 0.1% (with BNB tokens up to 25% less each) Maker: 0.00 - 0.40%
Taker: 0.05 - 0.60%
Maker: 0.00 - 0.16%
Taker: 0.10 - 0.26%
Affiliate link10% discount on fees10 USD in BTCAccount
Mobile App iOS
Mobile App Android
Deposit methods (EU-customers)credit card, Paypal, instant, bank transferBank transfer, 3D Secure Card, Ideal/immediatelyBank transfer
CommentCurrently the largest crypto exchange in terms of currency pairs and trading volume. BNB Token reduces trading fees. Futures and margin trading are also available.A traditional and established trading place. Various fiat deposit options. FDIC depositor protection on cash holdings for US Americans.Established and with availability of various currency pairs. fiat deposit options. besides spot trading, margin and futures trading also possible.

Derivatives exchanges

Exchange providers of derivative instruments have specialized in providing leveraged trading of crypto-currencies in the form of futures and option-like instruments. Note the risks involved.

ExchangeBitmex LogoDeribit Logo
Linkhttps://www.bitmex.com/https://www.deribit.com/
Founded in20142016
Fiat Deposit
JurisdictionSYCPAN
Spot market
Currency pairs100+50+
Futures
Options
(option-like instruments)
Margin trading
Insurance Fund
Fee's
Maker/Taker
Maker -0.01% Taker 0.075%0.01 - 0.05%
Affiliate link10% discount on fees for the first 6 months10% discount on fees for the first 6 months
Mobile App iOS
Mobile App Android
Deposit methods (EU customers)BitcoinBitcoin, Ethereum
CommentOne of the first derivatives providers in the crypto-universe. Besides classic leveraged futures, option-like instruments are available for trading.An already dominant derivatives exchange. In addition to futures with various maturities on BTC, ETH and SOL, classic options contracts are also tradable.

Decentralized crypto exchanges

Blockchain-based crypto exchanges mimic their traditional counterparts using decentralized programs (dApps). A wide range of providers enables diverse trading opportunities without giving up personal sovereignty over one's own assets. In return, further risks arise in the form of smart contract hacks/exploits.

Exchange
Linkhttps://app.gmx.io/https://dydx.exchange/https://app.paraswap.io/
Founded in202120172019
Fiat Deposits
JurisdictionCH (dYdX Foundation)FR
Spot market
Currency pairs10+35+10'000+
Futures
Options
Margin trading
Insurance Fund
Fees0.1%Maker: 0.00% - 0.02%
Taker: 0.00 - 0.05%

0% (only fees of DEXes)

Affiliate link5% discount on fees5% discount on fees25% discount on Slippage
Mobile App iOS
Mobile App Android
Deposit methodsBitcoin, Ethereum, USDC on Arbitrum/AvalancheBitcoin, Ethereum, USDC on EthereumERC20-Token on Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Arbitrum, etc.
CommentLargest decentralized futures exchange on layer 2 solution Arbitrum. Trading with BTC, ETH, and AVAX possible.One of the first decentralized futures exchanges. Low transaction fees via Starkware Layer 2 solution. Diverse currency pairs.One of the leading aggregators of decentralized exchanges (DEXes). Automatically selects the best trading routes on various blockchains.

Investments, especially in crypto currencies, are always associated with risk. Especially in leveraged instruments, a total loss of the capital invested cannot be ruled out. Crypto-currencies are very volatile and can therefore be exposed to extreme exchange rate fluctuations within a short period of time.

The deposited partner links lead to savings in trading fees of up to 10% during registration. If necessary, the current savings are pointed out during the registration process. All information without guarantee.

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