Best of · Base · Updated Nov 8, 2026

The best Centralized Exchanges on Base in 2026

We track 16 Centralized Exchanges that run on Base and have reviewed 12 of them in full. Our top pick is Bitvavo. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
5
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%
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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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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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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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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%
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Gate US
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +66
Gate US is a U.S.-focused crypto exchange, but the available details do not establish which global Gate features or protections apply to U.S. customers. Check fees, availability, and withdrawal rules before signing up or depositing.
Read the Gate US review Visit Gate US(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $53.6M−2.4%
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Zoomex
Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, XRP Ledger, BNB Chain +11
Zoomex is a centralized exchanges project on Ethereum, Xrpl, Bnb Chain and Tron. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Zoomex review Visit Zoomex(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $37.7M−21.2%

Centralized Exchanges on Base: the numbers

Tracked: 16
Reviewed: 16
Total TVL: $169B
Avg. score: 5.6/10

The SkyBitcoins index lists 16 centralized exchanges on Base. Every one of them has a full review. Combined, they lock $169B, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 74% of that total. The five largest make up 99% of the total; the median is $278M.

Ranked by TVL, Binance CEX ($125B), OKX ($28.2B) and Gate ($5.86B) lead the field. On SkyBitcoins scores, Bitvavo ranks first at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (6.8) and Backpack (6.4). The 12 rated centralized exchanges average 5.6/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (16), Arbitrum (16) and Optimism (16). All 16 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.7%. Bitunix gained the most (+2.5%), while Flipster dropped the most (−28.9%).

Largest by TVL

1Binance CEX$125B
2OKX$28.2B
3Gate$5.86B
4Bitget$5.78B
5Bitkub$1.36B

Highest rated

1Bitvavo7.7
2Bitget6.8
3Backpack6.4
4Phemex6.2
5Gate5.9

Method

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 Base by TVL?

Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on Base 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 Base has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Bitvavo has the highest score at 7.7/10, ahead of Bitget (6.8) and Backpack (6.4). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Base has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 16 centralized exchanges on Base. Of these, 16 have a full review and 16 report value locked, $169B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Base grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitunix had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+2.5%) and Flipster the biggest drop (−28.9%). Combined TVL moved −5.7% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Base?

The 12 rated centralized exchanges on Base average 5.6 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 4 score below 5.

Ranked list