Binance

Binance is a leading cryptocurrency exchange offering a wide range of cryptocurrencies and low trading fees, catering primarily to experienced investors.

Key facts

$5.84B
24h volume
-10.3% vs yesterday
#4
Trust rank
CoinGecko score 10/10
5.0/5
Our rating
2017
Founded
516
Coins
1,377
Trading pairs
HeadquartersCayman Islands
Exchange typeCentralized (CEX)
MarketsSpot, Derivatives
Fee levelLow
Licences / regulatorsFinancial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND), registration - India; Financial Services Agency (JFSA) - Japan (through Binance Japan); Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Thailand) - Thailand (through Gulf Binance Co., Ltd); Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), exchange services - United Arab Emirates

Updated · Market data refreshed (CoinGecko)

Pros

  • • Wide Range of Cryptocurrencies
  • • Low Trading Fees
  • • High Liquidity
  • • Advanced Security Features
  • • User-Friendly Interface
  • Cons

  • • Regulatory Concerns
  • • Limited Customer Support
  • • Complex Interface for Beginners
  • • Withdrawal Fees
  • • Security Breaches
  • Key Features

  • • Wide Range of Trading Options
  • • Advanced Security Measures
  • • Comprehensive Trading Tools
  • • High Liquidity
  • • User-Friendly Interface
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to trade a wide range of digital currencies. It offers various services including spot trading, futures trading, and staking.

    Binance operates in multiple jurisdictions and complies with local regulations where applicable. However, it has faced regulatory scrutiny in several countries, leading to restrictions or modifications in its services in those regions.

    Binance charges a trading fee that varies based on the user's trading volume and whether they use Binance Coin (BNB) to pay for fees. The standard spot trading fee is 0.1%, which can be reduced by holding BNB.

    Yes, Binance provides customer support through various channels, including a help center, live chat, and email support. The platform also offers a comprehensive FAQ section for common inquiries.

    Binance employs several security measures, including two-factor authentication (2FA), withdrawal whitelist, and advanced data encryption to protect user accounts and assets.

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    Can I use Binance in my country?

    This table shows what the regulators’ own records say about Binance in 32 countries: the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, the UK and India. We checked every answer on 29 September 2026. “Yes” means Binance may serve people who live there. “No” means it may not, or it says it will not.

    Binance may serve people in 1 of these 32 countries.

    Where you liveCan I use it?What we found
    IndiaYesRegistered with FIU-IND in 2024 after being named in the 28 Dec 2023 notice. Source: CoinDesk
    All 27 EU countries, plus Iceland, Liechtenstein and NorwayNoNot on the ESMA register of MiCA licensed firms. Binance does not hold a MiCA licence. It stopped new EU sign ups and restricted its services ahead of 1 July 2026. Source: ESMA register
    The UKNoNot on the FCA register of cryptoasset firms. Source: FCA register

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