1) Binance
Exceptionally fast-growing exchange thanks in large part to low trading fees, a huge number of coin listings and strong liquidity. Now based out of Malta.
2) BitMEX
Offers leveraged trading on crypto derivatives, which means you are betting on the change in price rather than buying the underlying cryptocurrency. BitMEX is an advanced trading platform suited to experienced traders. Headquartered in Hong Kong.
3) Coinbase
Probably the best-known crypto exchange, Coinbase has millions of customers worldwide who buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash. Headquartered in San Francisco.
4) Localbitcoins
Person-to-person Bitcoin marketplace where the buyer and seller agree on the exchange rates and payment method for a trade. LocalBitcoins is used as the escrow service for safe trading.
5) Huobi
World’s third largest crypto exchange offering access to a wide variety of cryptocurrencies at a competitive rate. Headquartered in Singapore and expanding globally.
6) KuCoin
Full featured trading platform for many digital assets. Kucoin also have a loyalty scheme based on its own KCS cryptocurrency – KuCoin Shares. Headquartered in Singapore.
7) Bitfinex
Large exchange offering a wide range of trading services at competitive rates. Bitfinex is closely affiliated with the controversial Tether project and is one of a number of exchanges that have been hacked in the past, but continues to maintain a significant share of the exchange market. Headquartered in Hong Kong.
8) CEX
Established in London in 2013, CEX is a trusted provider but the fees it charges for buying and selling Bitcoin and bank withdrawals can be higher than other exchanges.
9) Paxful
Person-to-person marketplace which accepts many different payment types and is a little like Ebay for Bitcoin. Sellers pay a 1% transaction fee, while buyers pay no fees on trades but should be wary of the exchange rate. Headquartered in Delaware, USA.
10) Changelly
Prague-based crypto-to-crypto exchange service allowing the user to move between various coins with having to deposit them at an exchange. You just have to supply an email address.