Compare Bitcoin exchanges

Compare fees, payment options, signup benefits and the main drawbacks before you open an account. Then confirm that the exchange is available where you live.

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Pick one or two exchanges that look suitable and compare the things that will affect your first purchase. You can check country access before you sign up.

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The trading fee is only one part of what you may pay. Funding fees, spread and withdrawal costs can matter too.

Last checked: 2026-08-09

BN

Binance

Centralized exchange · Check local availability

Maker fee

0.10%

Taker fee

0.10%

May suit you if

Lowest spot fees and the deepest liquidity anywhere

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US residents (must use the separate Binance.US)

BY

Bybit

Centralized exchange · Check local availability

Maker fee

0.10%

Taker fee

0.10%

May suit you if

Beginners — clean interface and fast KYC (often under 10 minutes)

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US residents and UK retail derivatives users (restricted)

OKX

OKX

Centralized exchange · Check local availability

Maker fee

0.08%

Taker fee

0.10%

May suit you if

Users who want a built-in Web3 wallet and DeFi access

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US residents (not available)

BG

Bitget

Centralized exchange · Check local availability

Maker fee

0.10%

Taker fee

0.10%

May suit you if

Copy trading — one of the largest copy-trading communities

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Users who need the deepest spot liquidity for very large orders

GT

Gate.io

Centralized exchange · Check local availability

Maker fee

0.10%

Taker fee

0.10%

May suit you if

Altcoin hunters — one of the largest listing ranges anywhere

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Beginners who want a very simple first-purchase interface

HL

Hyperliquid

Decentralized exchange · Check local availability

Maker fee

0.040%

Taker fee

0.070%

May suit you if

Experienced users comparing on-chain spot or derivatives venues

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Beginners looking for a direct bank/card route to buy and hold Bitcoin

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