{"id":4317,"date":"2026-07-03T00:15:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T00:15:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/best-crypto-exchanges-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T22:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T22:19:01","slug":"best-crypto-exchanges-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/best-crypto-exchanges-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Crypto Exchanges in 2026: Fees, Safety, and How to Choose"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"tm-decision-no-house-ads-v1\">body.single .entry-content .tm-house-promo,body.single .entry-content [data-tm-house-placement]{display:none!important}<\/style>\n<style id=\"tm-responsive-table-cards-v1\">.tm-mobile-table-source{display:none!important}.tm-mobile-table-cards{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:18px 0}.tm-mobile-table-card{border:1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;padding:14px 16px;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(17,17,17,.04)}.tm-mobile-table-card-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:7.2rem minmax(0,1fr);gap:10px;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee}.tm-mobile-table-card-row:last-child{border-bottom:0}.tm-mobile-table-card-label{font-size:12px;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#6b7280}.tm-mobile-table-card-value{font-size:16px;line-height:1.35;color:#111;word-break:normal;overflow-wrap:break-word}.tm-mobile-table-card-value strong,.tm-mobile-table-card-value b{font-weight:900}@media(min-width:761px){.tm-mobile-table-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr))}}<\/style>\n<style id=\"tm-mobile-table-scroll-v2\">@media(max-width:760px){.entry-content table,.post-content table,article table,main table{display:block!important;width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;min-width:0!important;overflow-x:auto!important;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch!important;table-layout:auto!important;border-collapse:collapse!important;white-space:normal!important}.entry-content table th,.entry-content table td,.post-content table th,.post-content table td,article table th,article table td,main table th,main table td{min-width:7rem!important;max-width:none!important;padding:.72rem .82rem!important;word-break:normal!important;overflow-wrap:normal!important;hyphens:none!important;vertical-align:top!important}.entry-content table th:nth-child(1),.entry-content table td:nth-child(1),.post-content table th:nth-child(1),.post-content table td:nth-child(1),article table th:nth-child(1),article table td:nth-child(1),main table th:nth-child(1),main table td:nth-child(1){min-width:7rem!important}.entry-content table th:nth-child(2),.entry-content table td:nth-child(2),.post-content table th:nth-child(2),.post-content table td:nth-child(2),article table th:nth-child(2),article table td:nth-child(2),main table th:nth-child(2),main table td:nth-child(2){min-width:6rem!important}.entry-content table th:nth-child(3),.entry-content table td:nth-child(3),.post-content table th:nth-child(3),.post-content table td:nth-child(3),article table th:nth-child(3),article table td:nth-child(3),main table th:nth-child(3),main table td:nth-child(3){min-width:12rem!important}.entry-content table a,.post-content table a,article table a,main table a{word-break:normal!important;overflow-wrap:normal!important}}<\/style>\n<style id=\"tm-nd-board-overflow-contract-v1\">\n@media (max-width:640px){html,body{overflow-x:hidden!important}main{max-width:100%!important;overflow-x:hidden!important}.entry-content,.post-content,article{max-width:100%!important;overflow-x:hidden!important}table{display:block!important;width:100%!important;max-width:100%!important;overflow-x:auto!important;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch!important;box-sizing:border-box!important}th,td{word-break:normal!important;overflow-wrap:anywhere!important}a{overflow-wrap:anywhere!important;word-break:break-word!important}.tm-ex-row,.tm-nd-card,.tm-wallet-card{max-width:100%!important;box-sizing:border-box!important}.tm-ex-tiles,.tm-nd-table{max-width:100%!important;overflow-x:auto!important}}\n<\/style>\n<p><!-- tm-crypto-exchange-decision-engine:v1 --><\/p>\n<section class=\"tm-research-snapshot tm-exchange-decision-engine\">\n<p><strong>Token Metrics research snapshot<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What to know before choosing an exchange<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing a crypto exchange is a risk decision, not just a fee decision. Start with availability, security controls, custody posture, funding methods, and total trading cost before looking at promotions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Last reviewed:<\/strong> July 1, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review model:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/how-token-metrics-rates-crypto-exchanges\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Token Metrics crypto exchange methodology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Disclosure:<\/strong> Token Metrics may earn compensation from partners or sponsors in the future. Editorial scores and rankings are based on the methodology below, not payout. No exchange placement on this page should be read as investment advice or a guarantee of safety, uptime, liquidity, or returns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"tm-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pulse.tokenmetrics.com\/upgrade?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=decision_engine&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_mvp\">Compare your exchange research with Token Metrics signals<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=decision_engine&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_mvp\">Read Daily Pulse free<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- tm-exchange-visual-scorecard:v1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-score-method-note\" data-tm-score-note=\"source-backed-editorial\"><strong>How to read this score:<\/strong> Token Metrics exchange scores combine source-backed exchange data with Token Metrics editorial judgment. Objective inputs include published fee schedules, region availability, supported assets, legal disclosures, security documentation, funding and withdrawal terms, and third-party market\/liquidity references. Editorial inputs include usability, support quality, tool fit, and relative fit for different user types. Affiliate or sponsor relationships do not determine rankings.<\/div>\n<section class=\"tm-ex-tiles\" data-tm-exchange-visual=\"hub\">\n<div class=\"tm-ex-tiles__head\">\n<h2>Best crypto exchanges by use case<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-ex-rank\">\n<style id=\"tm-shared-decision-card-v4\">\n.tm-nd-engine{font-family:Articulat CF,Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,Segoe UI,sans-serif}.tm-nd-card{border:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:18px;background:#fff;padding:16px;margin:16px 0;box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(17,17,17,.04);box-sizing:border-box;overflow:hidden}.tm-nd-card-head{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:14px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 12px}.tm-nd-id{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;min-width:0}.tm-nd-logo{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;min-width:42px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #ececec;overflow:hidden}.tm-nd-logo 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span{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:999px;background:#ffd60a}@media(max-width:520px){.tm-nd-card{padding:14px}.tm-nd-card-head{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:10px}.tm-nd-score{width:100%;max-width:none;justify-content:space-between}.tm-nd-card p{font-size:14px}.tm-nd-cta{min-height:40px}}\n<\/style>\n<section class=\"tm-nd-card\" data-tm-exchange-tile=\"kraken\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-card-head\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-id\"><span class=\"tm-nd-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kraken logo\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tm-exchange-logo-kraken.png\" width=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-title\">\n<p class=\"tm-nd-fit\">Strong Fit<\/p>\n<h3>Kraken<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-label=\"Token Metrics score 84 out of 100 for Kraken\" class=\"tm-nd-score\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-mascot\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Token Metrics TMAI mascot icon\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/token-metrics-tmai-mascot-cropped-scorecard-icon.png\" width=\"24\" title=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-stack\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-label\">TM Score<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-num\">84<small>\/100<\/small><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-bar\"><span style=\"width:84%\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-desc\">Strong fit for users who want security depth, advanced trading tools, and a lower-fee exchange profile.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-chips\"><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Security 88<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Fees 79<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tm-nd-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/go.tokenmetrics.com\/kraken\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Kraken<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"tm-nd-card\" data-tm-exchange-tile=\"coinbase\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-card-head\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-id\"><span class=\"tm-nd-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Coinbase logo\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tm-exchange-logo-coinbase.png\" width=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-title\">\n<p class=\"tm-nd-fit\">Beginner Fit<\/p>\n<h3>Coinbase<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-label=\"Token Metrics score 82 out of 100 for Coinbase\" class=\"tm-nd-score\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-mascot\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Token Metrics TMAI mascot icon\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/token-metrics-tmai-mascot-cropped-scorecard-icon.png\" width=\"24\" title=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-stack\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-label\">TM Score<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-num\">82<small>\/100<\/small><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-bar\"><span style=\"width:82%\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-desc\">Strong fit for users who want a beginner-friendly exchange, regulated U.S. access, and simple crypto buying.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-chips\"><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Security 84<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Fees 74<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tm-nd-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/go.tokenmetrics.com\/coinbase\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Coinbase<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"tm-nd-card\" data-tm-exchange-tile=\"gemini\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-card-head\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-id\"><span class=\"tm-nd-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gemini logo\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tm-exchange-logo-gemini.png\" width=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-title\">\n<p class=\"tm-nd-fit\">Custody Fit<\/p>\n<h3>Gemini<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-label=\"Token Metrics score 80 out of 100 for Gemini\" class=\"tm-nd-score\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-mascot\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Token Metrics TMAI mascot icon\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/token-metrics-tmai-mascot-cropped-scorecard-icon.png\" width=\"24\" title=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-stack\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-label\">TM Score<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-num\">80<small>\/100<\/small><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-bar\"><span style=\"width:80%\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-desc\">Strong fit for U.S. users who prioritize compliance, custody controls, and a clean buying workflow.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-chips\"><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Security 86<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Fees 70<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tm-nd-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/go.tokenmetrics.com\/gemini\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Gemini<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"tm-nd-card\" data-tm-exchange-tile=\"crypto-com\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-card-head\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-id\"><span class=\"tm-nd-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Crypto.com logo\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tm-exchange-logo-crypto-com-19.png\" width=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-title\">\n<p class=\"tm-nd-fit\">Mobile Fit<\/p>\n<h3>Crypto.com<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-label=\"Token Metrics score 78 out of 100 for Crypto.com\" class=\"tm-nd-score\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-mascot\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Token Metrics TMAI mascot icon\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/token-metrics-tmai-mascot-cropped-scorecard-icon.png\" width=\"24\" title=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-stack\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-label\">TM Score<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-num\">78<small>\/100<\/small><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-bar\"><span style=\"width:78%\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-desc\">Strong fit for users who want a broad app ecosystem, card features, and global retail crypto access.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-chips\"><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Mobile 86<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Fees 76<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tm-nd-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/go.tokenmetrics.com\/crypto\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Crypto.com<\/a><\/section>\n<section class=\"tm-nd-card\" data-tm-exchange-tile=\"binance-us\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-card-head\">\n<div class=\"tm-nd-id\"><span class=\"tm-nd-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Binance.US logo\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/tm-exchange-logo-binance-us-19.png\" width=\"64\" title=\"\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-title\">\n<p class=\"tm-nd-fit\">Limited Fit<\/p>\n<h3>Binance.US<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-label=\"Token Metrics score 74 out of 100 for Binance.US\" class=\"tm-nd-score\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-mascot\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Token Metrics TMAI mascot icon\" height=\"24\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/token-metrics-tmai-mascot-cropped-scorecard-icon.png\" width=\"24\" title=\"\"><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-stack\"><span class=\"tm-nd-score-label\">TM Score<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-score-num\">74<small>\/100<\/small><\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-bar\"><span style=\"width:74%\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-desc\">Fit for U.S. users who want a streamlined exchange app and lower-cost spot trading where available.<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-nd-chips\"><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Fees 82<\/span><span class=\"tm-nd-chip\">Assets 71<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"tm-nd-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/go.tokenmetrics.com\/binance\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Go to Binance.US<\/a><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- \/tm-exchange-visual-scorecard:v1 --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Coinbase is the cleanest U.S. beginner pick, Kraken is strongest for advanced fee-sensitive traders, and Gemini is a security\/compliance-focused option for eligible U.S. users. Fees and availability change, so verify each source before depositing funds.<\/p>\n<h2>Editor\u2019s picks<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Pick<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Coinbase<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Why it made the list<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">U.S. beginners who want a public-company exchange with broad consumer access.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Use case<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Best for advanced traders<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Pick<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Kraken<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Why it made the list<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Advanced traders who want Kraken Pro, maker-taker pricing, and strong funding detail.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Use case<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Best for security-conscious U.S. users<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Pick<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Gemini<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Why it made the list<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Security-conscious U.S. users who value compliance posture and ActiveTrader pricing transparency.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Use case<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Best low-fee pro route<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Pick<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Kraken Pro<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Why it made the list<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Lower pro-tier fee path for active traders who can use advanced order types.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Use case<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Best beginner route<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Pick<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Coinbase<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Why it made the list<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">U.S. beginners who want a public-company exchange with broad consumer access.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Crypto exchange comparison table<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Token Metrics score<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">88\/100<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Best for<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">U.S. beginners who want a public-company exchange with broad consumer access.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Maker fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">0.00%\u20130.40% on Coinbase Exchange, depending on 30-day volume<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Taker fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">0.04%\u20130.60% on Coinbase Exchange, depending on 30-day volume<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Trust notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Coinbase says it holds customer assets 1:1, is a U.S.-built public company, auto-enrolls two-factor authentication, supports security keys, and offers Coinbase Vault multi-approval withdrawals.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Exchange<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\"><strong>Kraken<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Token Metrics score<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">87\/100<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Best for<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Advanced traders who want Kraken Pro, maker-taker pricing, and strong funding detail.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Maker fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">0.00%\u20130.25% on Kraken Pro spot tiers, depending on 30-day volume<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Taker fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">0.10%\u20130.40% on Kraken Pro spot tiers, depending on 30-day volume<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Trust notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Kraken emphasizes regulated entities by region, funding controls, account verification, and security-related withdrawal holds on selected deposit methods.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Exchange<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\"><strong>Gemini<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Token Metrics score<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">84\/100<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Best for<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Security-conscious U.S. users who value compliance posture and ActiveTrader pricing transparency.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Maker fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">0.00%\u20130.60% on Gemini ActiveTrader spot tiers, depending on volume or asset balance<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Taker fees<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">0.02%\u20131.20% on Gemini ActiveTrader spot tiers, depending on volume or asset balance<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-row\">\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-label\">Trust notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"tm-mobile-table-card-value\">Gemini says it is SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 certified, has ISO 27001, requires two-factor authentication by default, supports hardware security keys, and offers address allowlisting.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How Token Metrics rates exchanges<\/h2>\n<p>We use a 100-point model covering security, fees, liquidity, assets, beginner experience, advanced tools, funding, availability, and support. See the full <a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/how-token-metrics-rates-crypto-exchanges\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">crypto exchange rating methodology<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Detailed reviews<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/coinbase-review-2026\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Coinbase Review 2026: Fees, Safety, Pros, Cons, and Best Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/kraken-review-2026\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Kraken Review 2026: Fees, Security, Kraken Pro, Pros, Cons, and Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/gemini-review-2026\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Gemini Review 2026: Fees, Security, ActiveTrader, Pros, Cons, and Alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Compare exchanges head to head<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/coinbase-vs-kraken-2026\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Coinbase vs Kraken 2026: Fees, Safety, Beginner Fit, and Advanced Trading<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/coinbase-vs-gemini-2026\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Coinbase vs Gemini 2026: Fees, Safety, U.S. Access, and Best Use Cases<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/crypto-exchange-fee-calculator\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=internal&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_decision_engine\">Crypto Exchange Fee Calculator: Estimate Trading, Deposit, and Withdrawal Costs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to choose a crypto exchange<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Confirm the exchange serves your country or state.<\/li>\n<li>Estimate maker, taker, instant-buy, deposit, withdrawal, spread, and network costs.<\/li>\n<li>Check withdrawal holds before moving large funds.<\/li>\n<li>Review account-protection features such as two-factor authentication, hardware security keys, address allowlisting, and vault controls.<\/li>\n<li>Do a small test deposit and withdrawal before moving meaningful funds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Sources checked<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.coinbase.com\/en\/exchange\/trading-and-funding\/exchange-fees\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/help.coinbase.com\/en\/exchange\/trading-and-funding\/exchange-fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/security\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/legal\/licenses\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.coinbase.com\/legal\/licenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kraken.com\/features\/fee-schedule\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.kraken.com\/features\/fee-schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.kraken.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360031282351-Is-Kraken-licensed-or-regulated\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/support.kraken.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360031282351-Is-Kraken-licensed-or-regulated<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.kraken.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360000381846-Cash-deposit-options-fees-minimums-and-processing-times\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/support.kraken.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360000381846-Cash-deposit-options-fees-minimums-and-processing-times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/fees\/activetrader-fee-schedule\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/fees\/activetrader-fee-schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/fees\/gemini-fee-schedule\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/fees\/gemini-fee-schedule<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/security\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/areas-of-availability\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/areas-of-availability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/exchanges\/coinbase-exchange\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CoinGecko Coinbase Exchange statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/exchanges\/kraken\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CoinGecko Kraken exchange statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/exchanges\/gemini\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CoinGecko Gemini exchange statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/exchanges\/crypto_com\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CoinGecko Crypto.com Exchange statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.com\/exchange\/document\/fees-limits\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/crypto.com\/exchange\/document\/fees-limits<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/crypto.com\/security\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/crypto.com\/security<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coingecko.com\/en\/exchanges\/binance_us\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CoinGecko Binance.US exchange statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.binance.us\/fees\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.binance.us\/fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.binance.us\/en\/articles\/9842798-list-of-supported-and-unsupported-states-and-regions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/support.binance.us\/en\/articles\/9842798-list-of-supported-and-unsupported-states-and-regions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"tm-decision-cta\" data-tm-track-surface=\"exchange-decision-engine\">\n<h2>Use Token Metrics before you fund an exchange account<\/h2>\n<p>Choosing an exchange is only step one. Token Metrics helps investors research assets, compare market setups, track risk, and decide what deserves attention after the account is open.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" data-tm-cta=\"daily-pulse\" data-tm-track=\"tm-cta-click\" href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=exchange_decision_engine&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_mvp\">Start with the free Daily Pulse<\/a> <a class=\"button\" data-tm-cta=\"upgrade\" data-tm-track=\"tm-cta-click\" href=\"https:\/\/pulse.tokenmetrics.com\/upgrade?utm_source=tokenmetrics_blog&amp;utm_medium=exchange_decision_engine&amp;utm_campaign=crypto_exchange_mvp\">Compare Token Metrics plans<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- TM_EXCHANGE_CLUSTER_LINKS_START --><\/p>\n<h2>More Token Metrics exchange resources<\/h2>\n<p>Use these companion guides to compare exchanges from the same methodology, then check fees, safety, and fit before funding an account.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/best-crypto-exchanges-usa-2026\/\">Best crypto exchanges in the USA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/how-token-metrics-rates-crypto-exchanges\/\">How Token Metrics rates crypto exchanges<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/crypto-exchange-fee-calculator\/\">Crypto exchange fee calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/coinbase-review\/\">Coinbase review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/kraken-review\/\">Kraken review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/gemini-review\/\">Gemini review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/coinbase-vs-kraken\/\">Coinbase vs Kraken<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tokenmetrics.com\/blog\/coinbase-vs-gemini\/\">Coinbase vs Gemini<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- TM_EXCHANGE_CLUSTER_LINKS_END --><\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the best crypto exchange in 2026?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no single best exchange for every user. Coinbase is a strong U.S. beginner option, Kraken is strong for advanced traders, and Gemini is strong for security-conscious eligible U.S. users.<\/p>\n<h3>Which crypto exchange has the lowest fees?<\/h3>\n<p>For active traders, pro maker-taker fee schedules usually beat instant-buy flows. 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