Binance

AACEXMiCAEditor's pick

Binance is our editor's pick because it combines very high liquidity, broad market coverage and low trading costs. It sits inside our top AA-rated group and is a strong default for users who want one account with room to grow.

Rank #1 in our 2026 index

Visit Binance 18+ · Crypto is volatile

Founded

2017

Rank

Headquarters

Global (regional entities incl. EU registrations)

Spot fee

0.10%

Maker / taker

0.10% / 0.10% (−25% with BNB)

Coins listed

350+

Fiat support

60+

Monthly visits

100M+

MiCA note

EU-facing entities operate under national registrations / transitional MiCA regimes where available.

Best for

Best overall editor's pick for users who want deep liquidity, low fees and the widest feature set.

Score breakdown

Overall

Liquidity

Security

Governance

Business

Technology

Data quality

What we like

Deepest liquidity in this tracked set, with especially strong spot depth
Low base fees and a large asset range for users who want room to grow
Strong security tooling, including 2FA, withdrawal allowlisting and SAFU-style emergency fund messaging

Things to watch

Product availability varies significantly by country
The interface can feel dense for absolute beginners
Regulatory status should be checked locally before opening an account

Risk reminder

No exchange — regulated or otherwise — eliminates market risk. Crypto prices can fall sharply, tokens can fail entirely, and leverage products can wipe out an account in minutes. Only invest amounts you are prepared to lose, enable 2FA, and verify the URL every time you log in.

Compare with similar CEX exchanges

Kraken

Score 82 · 0.16% / 0.26%

Crypto.com

Score 81 · 0.25% / 0.50%

Coinbase

Score 80 · 0.40% / 0.60%

Gemini

Score 80 · 0.20% / 0.40%

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