Best of · Arbitrum · Updated Nov 8, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Arbitrum in 2026

We track 31 Centralized Exchanges that run on Arbitrum and have reviewed 22 of them in full. Our top pick is Bitvavo. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

1
Bitvavo
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana +9
Bitvavo is a euro-focused crypto exchange with 400+ assets, a mobile app and advanced trading tools. Check the full fee schedule, account checks and withdrawal terms before funding it.
Read the Bitvavo review Visit Bitvavo(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10
TVL $311M−13.3%
2
Bitget
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum +68
Bitget is a centralized exchange for crypto trading, with additional markets including stock and commodity products. Its range is broad, but check fees, local availability and the terms of any non-crypto product before depositing.
Read the Bitget review Visit Bitget(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $5.78B−0.1%
3
Robin Hood Kingdom
Centralized Exchanges · Arbitrum, Ethereum
Robin Hood Kingdom appears to refer to Robinhood, a US investing app with crypto trading and transfers alongside stocks and other products. Check its crypto fees and protections before moving funds.
Read the Robin Hood Kingdom review Visit Robin Hood Kingdom(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL —
4
Backpack
Centralized Exchanges · Solana, Bitcoin, Ethereum +26
Backpack combines a centralized crypto and stock trading account with a separate self-custody wallet. Its range is broad, but check current fees, eligibility and custody details before moving funds.
Read the Backpack review Visit Backpack(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10
TVL $510M−4.4%
5
SwissBorg
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +28
SwissBorg is a mobile crypto investing app that routes trades across exchanges and offers automated investing, Earn products and a crypto card. Check its exact fees, custody arrangements and eligibility rules before transferring funds.
Read the SwissBorg review Visit SwissBorg(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
TVL $807M−5.0%
6
Phemex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana +13
Phemex combines spot trading, high-leverage futures, bots, copy trading and Earn products in a custodial exchange. Check fees, KYC requirements and withdrawal terms before funding an account.
Read the Phemex review Visit Phemex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
TVL $267M−0.5%
7
Gate
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, BNB Chain +129
Gate is a large, feature-rich centralized exchange for crypto trading, investing and other markets. Before funding an account, check which Gate entity serves your location, what verification it requires and the fees for the products you plan to use.
Read the Gate review Visit Gate(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.9 out of 10
TVL $5.86B−2.5%
8
Flipster
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron +19
Flipster combines crypto perpetuals with spot, copy trading and earn products. Its leverage and centralized custody make fees, KYC and withdrawal terms important to check before depositing.
Read the Flipster review Visit Flipster(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10
TVL $16.6M−28.9%
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Ourbit
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain +5
Ourbit combines crypto spot and futures trading with tokenized traditional markets, but its fee details, licensing and custody protections need closer checking before you fund an account.
Read the Ourbit review Visit Ourbit(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.7 out of 10
TVL $111M+1.9%
10
OKX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, X Layer +21
OKX is a large centralized exchange with spot, derivatives, P2P and Web3 products. Before depositing, check the fees, regional availability and custody protections that apply to your account.
Read the OKX review Visit OKX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10
TVL $28.2B−1.1%
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BingX
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Solana +5
BingX is a centralized crypto exchange with spot, futures, copy trading and other markets. It offers a broad toolkit, but check its current fees, regional availability and proof-of-reserves details before depositing.
Read the BingX review Visit BingX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
TVL $547M−2.9%
12
Indodax
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +14
Indodax is an Indonesia-focused centralized crypto exchange, with more than 500 listed assets and a claim of OJK licensing. Check its fees, verification rules and withdrawal options before depositing.
Read the Indodax review Visit Indodax(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
TVL $477M−2.3%
13
WOO X
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron +6
WOO X is a centralized exchange for spot and futures trading, with copy trading and earn products. Its headline claims of low fees and live reserves need checking against the actual fee schedule and reserve dashboard.
Read the WOO X review Visit WOO X(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
TVL $1.71M−17.1%
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HTX
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Bitcoin, Ethereum +16
HTX is a centralized exchange for buying and trading crypto, including spot and derivatives markets. Check current fees, regional access and withdrawal rules before depositing; its custody and audit picture is not clear from the published details reviewed here.
Read the HTX review Visit HTX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
TVL $3.95B+1.9%
15
Hotcoin
Centralized Exchanges · Tron, Ethereum, BNB Chain +9
Hotcoin is a centralized exchange for spot, futures, P2P and other crypto services. Check its fees, identity requirements and custody disclosures before depositing; several important details are not clear from its public homepage.
Read the Hotcoin review Visit Hotcoin(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $9.46M+5.5%
16
Bitunix
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Tron +11
Bitunix is a centralized exchange for spot and futures trading, with additional finance and TradFi products. Its fee schedule, licensing details and custody safeguards need checking before you deposit.
Read the Bitunix review Visit Bitunix(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10
TVL $278M+2.5%
17
LeveX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana +7
LeveX is an active centralized exchange for spot and leveraged futures, with trader-following and multi-position tools. Its fee, custody, licensing and verification details need checking before you deposit.
Read the LeveX review Visit LeveX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10
TVL $7.94M−0.5%
18
Poloniex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Tron, XRP Ledger +8
Poloniex is a custodial crypto exchange for spot trading, derivatives and crypto deposits or withdrawals. Its published fees, licensing, audit status and account requirements are unclear, so verify those before transferring funds.
Read the Poloniex review Visit Poloniex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10
TVL $903M−2.8%
19
CoinDCX
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +10
CoinDCX is an India-focused centralized crypto app for buying, selling and trading digital assets. Check current fees, withdrawal rules and account requirements before depositing.
Read the CoinDCX review Visit CoinDCX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10
TVL $163M−3.7%
20
NonKYC
Centralized Exchanges · Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum +13
NonKYC is a centralized exchange that markets trading without ID checks. Its privacy focus may appeal to you, but fees, licensing and custody protections need closer checking before you deposit.
Read the NonKYC review Visit NonKYC(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10
TVL $1.52M−3.2%
21
Nova
Centralized Exchanges · Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Bitcoin +4
NovaChange is a crypto-conversion service offering coin swaps and Brazilian-reais payments through PIX. Its quote screen may show the transaction commission, but the company does not publish enough about fees, custody or oversight to make a large exchange easy to assess.
Read the Nova review Visit Nova(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.8 out of 10
TVL —
22
Coinstore
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain +7
Coinstore is a centralized exchange advertising spot and futures trading across more than 500 cryptocurrencies. Its fees, custody safeguards and regulatory status need closer checking before you deposit.
Read the Coinstore review Visit Coinstore(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10
TVL $54.6M+0.9%
23
Binance CEX
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana +39
Binance is an active centralized crypto exchange, but this review can’t verify its current fees, regional licensing or custody safeguards. Check those before depositing.
Read the Binance CEX review Visit Binance CEX(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $125B−7.0%
24
HashKey Exchange
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana +10
HashKey Exchange is a Hong Kong crypto exchange, but fees, account requirements, custody and withdrawal terms aren’t published. Check those before funding an account.
Read the HashKey Exchange review Visit HashKey Exchange(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $1.46B−2.4%
25
Bitkub
Centralized Exchanges · Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Ledger +19
Bitkub is a Thailand-based centralized crypto exchange described as licensed in the country. Its core service is clear, but check fees, custody terms and account requirements before funding an account.
Read the Bitkub review Visit Bitkub(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $1.36B−4.3%

Centralized Exchanges on Arbitrum: the numbers

Tracked: 31
Reviewed: 31
Total TVL: $177B
Avg. score: 5.4/10

There are 31 centralized exchanges on Arbitrum in the SkyBitcoins index. Every one of them has a full review. The 29 that report TVL hold $177B between them, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 71% of that total. The top five account for 96%, while the median centralized exchange holds $267M.

Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($125B), OKX ($28.2B) and Gate ($5.86B) lead the field. The best-rated is Bitvavo with 7.7/10, followed by Bitget (6.8) and Robin Hood Kingdom (6.8). The 22 rated centralized exchanges average 5.4/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (31), Bitcoin (29) and Solana (28). Of the 29 with a confirmed status, 28 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.4%. Hotcoin gained the most (+5.5%), while Flipster dropped the most (−28.9%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$125B
2OKX$28.2B
3Gate$5.86B
4Bitget$5.78B
5HTX$3.95B

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How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest centralized exchange on Arbitrum by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Arbitrum by total value locked, with $125B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by OKX ($28.2B) and Gate ($5.86B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Arbitrum has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Bitvavo has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (6.8) and Robin Hood Kingdom (6.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Arbitrum has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 31 centralized exchanges on Arbitrum. Of these, 31 have a full review and 29 report value locked, $177B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Arbitrum grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Hotcoin had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+5.5%) and Flipster the biggest drop (−28.9%). Combined TVL moved −5.4% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Arbitrum?

The 22 rated centralized exchanges on Arbitrum average 5.4 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 7 score below 5.

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