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The best Centralized Exchanges on zkSync Era in 2026
We track 9 Centralized Exchanges that run on zkSync Era and have reviewed 6 of them in full. Our top pick is Bitvavo. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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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.
ScoreScore 7.7 out of 10TVL $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.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $5.78B−0.1% - 3
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.
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10TVL $267M−0.5% - 4
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.
ScoreScore 5.9 out of 10TVL $5.86B−2.5% - 5
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.
ScoreScore 5.6 out of 10TVL $28.2B−1.1% - 6
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.
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10TVL $130M−9.6% - 7
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.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $125B−7.0% - 8
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.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $1.36B−4.3% - 9
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.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $53.6M−2.4%
Centralized Exchanges on zkSync Era: the numbers
- Tracked
- 9
- Reviewed
- 9
- Total TVL
- $167B
- Avg. score
- 6.3/10
The SkyBitcoins index lists 9 centralized exchanges on zkSync Era. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $167B in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Binance CEX dominates, with 75% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median centralized exchange holds $1.36B.
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 Phemex (6.2). The 6 rated centralized exchanges average 6.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Ethereum (9), Bitcoin (9) and Solana (9). All 9 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.7%. Bitvavo dropped the most (−13.3%).
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 zkSync Era by TVL?
Binance CEX is the largest centralized exchange on zkSync Era 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 zkSync Era has the highest SkyBitcoins score?
How many centralized exchanges on zkSync Era has SkyBitcoins reviewed?
SkyBitcoins tracks 9 centralized exchanges on zkSync Era. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $167B in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which centralized exchanges on zkSync Era grew the most this week?
Among centralized exchanges with at least $1M locked, Bitvavo the biggest drop (−13.3%). Combined TVL moved −5.7% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for centralized exchanges on zkSync Era?
The 6 rated centralized exchanges on zkSync Era average 6.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.