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The best Centralized Exchanges on Ethereum Classic in 2026

We track 7 Centralized Exchanges that run on Ethereum Classic and have reviewed 5 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
    OKX logo

    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 reviewVisit OKX(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10
    TVL $28.2B−1.1%
  3. 3
    Latoken logo

    Latoken

    Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana +16

    LATOKEN is a centralized exchange for trading crypto and finding new token listings. Its public-facing information leaves important questions about fees, custody and regulatory status for you to check before depositing.

    Read the Latoken reviewVisit Latoken(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10
    TVL $231K−2.6%
  4. 4
    Poloniex logo

    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 reviewVisit Poloniex(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10
    TVL $903M−2.8%
  5. 5
    NonKYC logo

    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 reviewVisit NonKYC(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10
    TVL $1.52M−3.2%
  6. 6
    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%
  7. 7
    Exmo logo

    Exmo

    Centralized Exchanges · Ethereum Classic, Ethereum, TON +2

    EXMO says it is closing and asks customers to withdraw their funds. It is not a suitable exchange for new deposits or trading.

    Read the Exmo reviewVisit Exmo(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $12−2.6%

Centralized Exchanges on Ethereum Classic: the numbers

Tracked
7
Reviewed
7
Total TVL
$35.0B
Avg. score
4.9/10

There are 7 centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic in the SkyBitcoins index. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $35.0B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. OKX dominates, with 81% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median centralized exchange holds $53.6M.

By value locked, the largest centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic are OKX ($28.2B), Gate ($5.86B) and Poloniex ($903M). On SkyBitcoins scores, Gate ranks first at 5.9/10, ahead of OKX (5.6) and Latoken (4.8). The 5 rated centralized exchanges average 4.9/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Ethereum Classic, these centralized exchanges most often also run on Ethereum (7), Tron (7) and Bitcoin (6). Of the 7 with a confirmed status, 6 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. In the past week, total value locked fell 1.4%. NonKYC dropped the most (−3.2%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1OKX logoOKX$28.2B
  2. 2Gate logoGate$5.86B
  3. 3Poloniex logoPoloniex$903M
  4. 4Gate US logoGate US$53.6M
  5. 5NonKYC logoNonKYC$1.52M

Highest rated

  1. 1Gate logoGate5.9
  2. 2OKX logoOKX5.6
  3. 3Latoken logoLatoken4.8
  4. 4Poloniex logoPoloniex4.2
  5. 5NonKYC logoNonKYC4.2

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 Ethereum Classic by TVL?

OKX is the largest centralized exchange on Ethereum Classic by total value locked, with $28.2B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Gate ($5.86B) and Poloniex ($903M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which centralized exchange on Ethereum Classic has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Gate has the highest score at 5.9/10, ahead of OKX (5.6) and Latoken (4.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 7 centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic. Of these, 7 have a full review and 7 report value locked, $35.0B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic grew the most this week?

Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, NonKYC the biggest drop (−3.2%). Combined TVL moved −1.4% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic?

The 5 rated centralized exchanges on Ethereum Classic average 4.9 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 3 score below 5.