Binance is the largest crypto exchange by volume, offering deep liquidity, low spot fees and a vast asset list. Our 2026 hands-on review covers fees, security and sign-up bonuses.

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ExchangeVerified 2026-09-30Review updated 30 Sep 2026

Binance review

Best for: Low fees & liquidity

★★★★★★★★★★4.8

Cost snapshot

0.10%Spot maker
0.10%Spot taker
2017Founded
—Assets listed

Facts we could verify

Type
Exchange
Headquarters
Cayman Islands
Founded
2017

How the score is built

4.78/5 weighted
Fees & spreads4.9/5 25% weight
Security record4.7/5 25% weight
Liquidity depth5.0/5 20% weight
Fiat access4.6/5 15% weight
Support & UX4.6/5 15% weight

Each factor is scored 0-5 against published inputs, then combined with the fixed weights above. Scores are re-checked on every verification pass.

What works

  • Deepest order books
  • Lowest maker fees
  • Huge coin selection

What does not

  • Regulatory friction in some regions
  • Overwhelming for beginners

Binance processes more spot and derivatives volume than any other venue, which translates directly into tighter spreads and faster fills for everyday traders.

Key facts

Fees (maker/taker)
0.10% / 0.10%
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Cayman Islands
Welcome bonus
0% spot fees for 14 days

The maker/taker schedule starts at 0.10%/0.10% and drops further with BNB holdings or 30-day volume. For most retail traders that is among the cheapest access to crypto liquidity anywhere.

Security has matured since 2018: the platform now publishes proof-of-reserves and keeps the majority of assets in cold storage. Still, regulatory scrutiny in the US and EU means product availability varies by region.

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement never changes a score. Offers, bonus amounts and expiry dates are verified daily but can change without notice — always read the official terms. Crypto assets are volatile and nothing here is financial advice.

Live Binance offers

Up to 400 USDC

Referral reward

New and existing Binance users can invite friends. Rewards are paid in USDC after the invited friend completes qualifying tasks. Campaign availability varies by region.

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How this page was verified

  • Fees re-measured on live accounts, not copied from a marketing page.
  • Rankings are never sold; placement does not move a score.
  • Corrections are dated and logged in public.

Last verified: 2026-09-30

Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement never changes a score. Offers, bonus amounts and expiry dates are verified daily but can change without notice — always read the official terms. Crypto assets are volatile and nothing here is financial advice.

Frequently asked questions

Short, dated answers. Every figure links back to the review it came from.

What is the difference between a review and a ranking?

A review is the full entity record for one platform: fees, security history, custody model, jurisdiction and hands-on notes. A ranking compares platforms on the same five weighted factors.

How do you score security?

Custody model, proof-of-reserves publication, insurance cover, past incidents and how the platform handled them. An incident we can verify lowers the score even if it happened years ago.

Can I trust the "verified" date?

Yes — it is the date a human on our team last opened the platform and checked the figures on that page, not the date the page was last edited.

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The rate changes before the headlines do

One email each Tuesday: the offers that changed, the fees we re-measured and the platforms we downgraded.