What are the best exchanges that you are using for trading in 2026

[bangjoe]

For decentralized exchanges I still use Hyperliquid until now and for centralized exchanges I use Bitget this is still relevant as last year about using exchanges.
 
There are many exchanges that I use but I am more suited to those two for my trading activities in the last 2 years, But unfortunately I have not traded as often as before where I was still very eager to trade now more to find moments that I can confirm with the potential offered, and more to buy periodically to spot rather than other trades such as perpetual arbitrage and others, now maybe more mature in making decisions and not rushing and also not fomo to quickly trade.

[The Cryptovator]

To be honest, I have been using Bybit right now after I had a problem with Binance. Though Binance fixed my issues and my account became normal, still I am afraid to use it. I even use Binance sometimes, but it's for small funds only; for big trading, I use Bybit. Very rarely have I been using instant swap, but if I have to use it, then probably I would use b1exch exchange.

Whatever centralised exchange I have been using, I usually don't store any funds there. Bybit looks smooth to me as an alternative to Binance. Still, I like Binance, but I am just afraid because of my previous experience with them. Instant exchange is better but needs to be trusted. b1exch is one of the instant exchanges that I could trust right now.

[Odohu]

I use mostly Binance for my Bitcoin trading because I love their UI and their perpetual trading is beautiful. I have tried MEXC in the past but recently they came up with some issues of KYC, although not for me but others, something I see as a signal of issue which made me reduce my activity there. For instant swap, I use any of the no KYC exchanges we have here as they are easier and less riskier to use than CEX. Some instant swap exchanges also offer very low fees which is one thing I love about them.

[tvplus006]

You really do that? Now that's really concerning and risky too. I won't say you are being greedy here, but there can be a serious risk of losing your funds because of restrictions imposed by these new exchanges, especially if you are depositing high amounts there. Because bro, it is common for these platforms to raise such issues, so I would love to hear more from you.
How is your adventure going so far? Have you gained anything yet by giving new exchanges a chance, and what kind of airdrops are you hunting on these exchanges? Could you share more details, maybe even some numbers, so I could get an idea if it is worth it or not haha. I mean, if it is worth it, then maybe the risk could be taken with a small amount.

To begin with, there are risks everywhere. DYOR. I received my first airdrop on the AEVO exchange in early 2024. In those days, it was enough to make a trading volume of $500k to receive a reward of $ 6k. Now there are many times more people who want to receive the award, and accordingly, the requirements for trading volume have increased many times. If you know how to trade and make a profit, then such airdrops will give you an additional profit for your trade.

[RockBell]

To be honest, I have been using Bybit right now after I had a problem with Binance. Though Binance fixed my issues and my account became normal, still I am afraid to use it. I even use Binance sometimes, but it's for small funds only; for big trading, I use Bybit. Very rarely have I been using instant swap, but if I have to use it, then probably I would use b1exch exchange.

Everyone have what they feel is best for them to use and if you are using Bybit and you are okay with it then there is no problem and moat of this exchanges have good reputation and which everyone, everyone have there own different experiences and I have used all and they all have delivered well so I have used everything and I love the vibe they give because the only the issue I have now is that does guys in p2p are just something else most of them are difficult people to deal with.

Whatever centralised exchange I have been using, I usually don't store any funds there. Bybit looks smooth to me as an alternative to Binance. Still, I like Binance, but I am just afraid because of my previous experience with them. Instant exchange is better but needs to be trusted. b1exch is one of the instant exchanges that I could trust right now.

Anything aside trading your funds should not be stored in an exchange because that is the mistake most people do exchanges should be for transactions wereby, wallets are to keep your wallet, and from the look of it we have to do what we think is best  for our assets which is security of the assets. And when it comes to exchanges there a lot out there and from the reviews you will know which one is the best most people don't even care about the reviews.

[Hamza2424]

To begin with, there are risks everywhere. DYOR. I received my first airdrop on the AEVO exchange in early 2024. In those days, it was enough to make a trading volume of $500k to receive a reward of $ 6k. Now there are many times more people who want to receive the award, and accordingly, the requirements for trading volume have increased many times. If you know how to trade and make a profit, then such airdrops will give you an additional profit for your trade.

So these are decentralized derivatives platforms offering airdrops using point systems. I have seen them, but I have never taken them seriously because I usually avoid futures and also avoid new platforms that only offer derivatives trading. But the rewards they are offering are really interesting. I mean bro, $6k is a lot of reward, and on a platform where we can use leverage, generating $500k is very easy. But if it is decentralized, then the fees might be high, although it might still be worth the effort if they really pay.

I will check every single project you mentioned, but I won't be joining them now unless I test them first by observing. So if you don't mind, can you share more about where you hunt these new projects that are offering such airdrops? There must be a Telegram channel for that, right?

[nelson4lov]

Has to be HyperLiquid. I'm not an affiliate but if I was a total beginner looking for a serious exchange to trade, it has to be hyperLiquid. The reason why is because I've seen shit ton of situations of how people how been dealt with on centralized exchanges and that's what even borne out the phrase "not your keys, not your crypto". HyperLiquid is not fully decentralized but it's the best thing we have to a decentralized perp DEX where the playing field is level and edge only what separate winners and gamblers.

[JeffBrad12]

Has to be HyperLiquid. I'm not an affiliate but if I was a total beginner looking for a serious exchange to trade, it has to be hyperLiquid. The reason why is because I've seen shit ton of situations of how people how been dealt with on centralized exchanges and that's what even borne out the phrase "not your keys, not your crypto". HyperLiquid is not fully decentralized but it's the best thing we have to a decentralized perp DEX where the playing field is level and edge only what separate winners and gamblers.

Being self custody beats all other metrics, if only CEX don't locks account out on a whim that would be great but CEX locks account out occasionally and those trading volumes become meaningless, that's why i've phased out my trades on CEX and migrate to perpetual DEXs this past few months.

[Bobrox]

Has to be HyperLiquid. I'm not an affiliate but if I was a total beginner looking for a serious exchange to trade, it has to be hyperLiquid. The reason why is because I've seen shit ton of situations of how people how been dealt with on centralized exchanges and that's what even borne out the phrase "not your keys, not your crypto". HyperLiquid is not fully decentralized but it's the best thing we have to a decentralized perp DEX where the playing field is level and edge only what separate winners and gamblers.

I checked with this exchange recently and sorry not looks really interested, its exchange based on dapp and connecting through wallet to registering or create account but there are many top altcoin not list yet. In my opinion about best exchange offering us many coins listed and easily for trading without get limit option trade few coins only.
I read few term of service for hyperLiquid exchange and looks interested with affiliate offering up to 10% of referred users' fees but firstly before sharing affiliate or referral link we  must reach 10k USD transaction trading volume.
I use exchange with many option altcoin listing and have much transaction volume in daily day, Binance have good regulation listing any coins and must reach volume transaction target in daily day based on Binance regulation about how much transaction volume needed.

[tvplus006]

...I will check every single project you mentioned, but I won't be joining them now unless I test them first by observing. So if you don't mind, can you share more about where you hunt these new projects that are offering such airdrops? There must be a Telegram channel for that, right?

It is difficult for me to recommend a specific place where all such PerpDEX are listed. The only thing I remember well is that former Binance CEO Chapman Zhao wrote about Aster on his X (Twitter) account. And if, for example, you trust CZ opinion, you could use his recommendation.

[Charles-Tim]

It is difficult for me to recommend a specific place where all such PerpDEX are listed. The only thing I remember well is that former Binance CEO Chapman Zhao wrote about Aster on his X (Twitter) account. And if, for example, you trust CZ opinion, you could use his recommendation.

Aster is the name of the exchange coin, but the exchange is called Asterdex. I searched for few comparison between Hyperliquid and Asterdex few weeks ago, Hyperliquid has the highest trading volume, but Asterdex has more coins listed, so what you posted about it will probably be correct.

[Odusko]

Has to be HyperLiquid. I'm not an affiliate but if I was a total beginner looking for a serious exchange to trade, it has to be hyperLiquid. The reason why is because I've seen shit ton of situations of how people how been dealt with on centralized exchanges and that's what even borne out the phrase "not your keys, not your crypto". HyperLiquid is not fully decentralized but it's the best thing we have to a decentralized perp DEX where the playing field is level and edge only what separate winners and gamblers.

Being self custody beats all other metrics, if only CEX don't locks account out on a whim that would be great but CEX locks account out occasionally and those trading volumes become meaningless, that's why i've phased out my trades on CEX and migrate to perpetual DEXs this past few months.

Frankly speaking, no matter what, o still prefer to use CEX exchange but I will apply discretion in other not to fall victim to any account blockage and most times I don't leave large amount of money on those centralized exchange at least not more than the amount of money I am using to trade with, so that whenever the exchange decides to block my accounts I won't lost all my money, DEX exchange give that custody but their also have alot of limitations that make then not to be the choice of many trader's.

[Alphakilo]

Has to be HyperLiquid. I'm not an affiliate but if I was a total beginner looking for a serious exchange to trade, it has to be hyperLiquid. The reason why is because I've seen shit ton of situations of how people how been dealt with on centralized exchanges and that's what even borne out the phrase "not your keys, not your crypto". HyperLiquid is not fully decentralized but it's the best thing we have to a decentralized perp DEX where the playing field is level and edge only what separate winners and gamblers.

I checked with this exchange recently and sorry not looks really interested, its exchange based on dapp and connecting through wallet to registering or create account but there are many top altcoin not list yet. In my opinion about best exchange offering us many coins listed and easily for trading without get limit option trade few coins only.
I read few term of service for hyperLiquid exchange and looks interested with affiliate offering up to 10% of referred users' fees but firstly before sharing affiliate or referral link we  must reach 10k USD transaction trading volume.
I use exchange with many option altcoin listing and have much transaction volume in daily day, Binance have good regulation listing any coins and must reach volume transaction target in daily day based on Binance regulation about how much transaction volume needed.

Binance works well for me right now because of the vast options and market depth. Although it is a centralized derivatives platform, and quite capital efficient in a way that others aren't.
I have Hyperliquid on my device but am yet to try it out, but from my findings and from what you mentioned, one must reach 10k USD transactions trading volume before being able to share affiliate or referral links. Still, I consider it as best for self custody and speed.

Truly DEX vs CEX platforms are getting much similar in comparison and systematics, but what am looking for right now is the better platform to be able to custom automate scripts via web3/API connections.

[jossiel]

Binance and Bybit are my go to even until now. I get to use bitget(not a shill) and I'm okay with them.

As for the quick exchanges, we've got a lot in the forum lately and I think that I'll use some of them for testing.

And when I get satisfied, I'll use them consistently. I'll soon probably start checking each of them since we've got a lot lately which are active in campaigns.