This page collects our crypto exchange coverage in one place. The table at the top compares three centralized exchanges, Coinbase, Binance and Kraken, on trust score, 24h spot volume, home country, year founded, maker and taker fees and how each one reports proof of reserves. Below it, the reviews list holds 7 pages: a review for each of those three exchanges, reviews of Uphold and OpenSea, and two rankings. Use the table for a quick first comparison. Then open a review before you decide where to keep money.
Crypto Exchanges
Compare the listed crypto exchanges side by side on trust score, spot volume, trading fees and reserve reporting, then open a review to see how we checked each one.
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| # | Exchange | Trust score | 24h spot volume | Country | Established | Maker / taker | Proof of reserves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  CoinbaseCEXcoinbase.com | 10.0/10 | $3.04B | United States | 2012 | 0.40 / 0.60% | Public filings | Review |
| 2 |  BinanceCEXbinance.com | 10.0/10 | $10.87B | Cayman Islands | 2017 | 0.10 / 0.10% | Monthly | Review |
| 3 |  KrakenCEXkraken.com | 10.0/10 | $1.70B | United States | 2011 | 0.25 / 0.40% | Quarterly | Review |
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How to read the exchange table
The trust score column shows the CoinGecko trust score as CoinGecko publishes it. We do not compute our own score for exchanges, and we do not adjust this one. The 24h spot volume column shows the value of spot trades over the past day. It moves constantly, so treat it as a rough measure of liquidity rather than a fixed fact. For a list ordered by this number, see exchanges ranked by volume. Maker and taker fees are the base rates. A maker adds an order to the book, and a taker fills one that is already there. Most exchanges lower these rates by volume tier, and simple buy screens often cost more than trading on the order book. The proof of reserves column says how the exchange reports its holdings, for example monthly, quarterly or through public filings. A reserve report is a snapshot. It does not guarantee that customer liabilities are covered.
Where the data comes from
The Crypto Desk signs this page and the reviews listed here. Checked reviews carry a section titled “How we checked” followed by the brand name, and they show the date of the check. For those checks we open the exchange’s official site in a real browser from a server in Tallinn, Estonia, at desktop and phone sizes. We keep the page text and screenshots and record the legal entity names and licence numbers the site shows about itself. A fee or rule goes into a review only when an exact quote from the captured page supports it. Where a regulator register can be searched, we look the entity up and keep a screenshot of each step. We do not open accounts, deposit, trade or test withdrawals. The full process is on our methodology page.
Comparing exchanges sensibly
A high trust score and large volume show that an exchange is liquid and widely tracked. They do not tell you whether it serves your country, which coins it lists, or which legal entity would hold your account. Check the country column against where you live, then read the review for licence details. If you want a shorter pick list, start with the best crypto exchanges. The exchange balance page tracks how much crypto sits on exchanges in aggregate. Crypto prices can fall sharply and you can lose money, and an exchange failure can lock up funds. Nothing here is financial advice. Fintrev has no affiliate links, and no exchange pays for a review or a position.
FAQ
Why do all three exchanges show 10.0 out of 10?
The trust score column shows the CoinGecko trust score as CoinGecko publishes it, and the three exchanges in the table currently sit at the top of that scale. We do not calculate an exchange score ourselves or change the published one, so a tie means CoinGecko rates them equally. To tell them apart, use the fees, country, reserve reporting and the details in each review.
Are the maker and taker fees in the table what I will actually pay?
Treat them as the starting rates. Exchanges usually cut fees as your trading volume grows, and some offer discounts for holding their own token. Instant buy screens and card purchases often cost more than order book trades. Check the exchange's own fee page for your region and account type before you trade.
Did you open accounts and trade on these exchanges?
No. We open each exchange's official site in a browser, capture the pages and screenshots, and record the legal entity and licence details the site shows. Where possible we also search regulator registers. We do not open accounts, deposit money, trade or request withdrawals, and our reviews never claim we did.
Do exchanges pay to be listed or ranked on this page?
No. Fintrev has no paid partnerships and no affiliate links, and no exchange can pay for a review, a score or a position in a ranking. Links to exchanges go to their official sites. If partner links are ever added, the advertising disclosure page and the text next to those links will say so.