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The best Centralized Exchanges on Core in 2026

We track 5 Centralized Exchanges that run on Core and have reviewed 3 of them in full. Our top pick is Gate. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Gate logo

    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 reviewVisit Gate(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.9 out of 10
    TVL $5.86B−2.5%
  2. 2
    Bitrue logo

    Bitrue

    Centralized Exchanges · XRP Ledger, Ethereum, Tron +18

    Bitrue combines spot and derivatives trading with earning and borrowing products. Before depositing, check the fees, withdrawal terms and rules that apply where you live.

    Read the Bitrue reviewVisit Bitrue(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL $130M−9.6%
  3. 3
    HTX logo

    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 reviewVisit HTX(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
    TVL $3.95B+1.9%
  4. 4
    Bitkub logo

    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 reviewVisit Bitkub(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $1.36B−4.3%
  5. 5
    Gate US logo

    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 reviewVisit Gate US(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $53.6M−2.4%

Centralized Exchanges on Core: the numbers

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$11.4B
Avg. score
5.5/10

There are 5 centralized exchanges on Core in the SkyBitcoins index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $11.4B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Gate dominates, with 52% of that total.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Core are Gate ($5.86B), HTX ($3.95B) and Bitkub ($1.36B). The best-rated is Gate with 5.9/10, followed by Bitrue (5.5) and HTX (5.2). That makes Gate both the biggest and the best-rated. The 3 rated centralized exchanges average 5.5/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (5), Bitcoin (5) and BNB Chain (5). All 5 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 1.3%. HTX gained the most (+1.9%), while Bitrue dropped the most (−9.6%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Gate logoGate$5.86B
  2. 2HTX logoHTX$3.95B
  3. 3Bitkub logoBitkub$1.36B
  4. 4Bitrue logoBitrue$130M
  5. 5Gate US logoGate US$53.6M

Highest rated

  1. 1Gate logoGate5.9
  2. 2Bitrue logoBitrue5.5
  3. 3HTX logoHTX5.2

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 Core by TVL?

Gate is the largest centralized exchange on Core by total value locked, with $5.86B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by HTX ($3.95B) and Bitkub ($1.36B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Core has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Gate has the highest score at 5.9/10, ahead of Bitrue (5.5) and HTX (5.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Core has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 5 centralized exchanges on Core. Of these, 5 have a full review and 5 report value locked, $11.4B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Core grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, HTX had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+1.9%) and Bitrue the biggest drop (−9.6%). Combined TVL moved −1.3% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Core?

The 3 rated centralized exchanges on Core average 5.5 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.