Crypto Exchanges Compared — Fees, Bonuses & Beginner Guides
Promokoin is a beginner-friendly crypto resource covering everything you need to start your journey — from choosing an exchange and claiming sign-up bonuses to setting up wallets and navigating blockchain networks.
We write step-by-step guides, honest exchange reviews, and keep referral codes updated monthly. All content is based on hands-on testing — we create real accounts, test deposits and withdrawals, and document what we find.
Crypto Exchanges — Fees, Licenses & Security Compared
| Exchange | Est. | 24h volume ($B) |
Markets | Fees | Learn more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2017 | 3 | 760 | Middle | |
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2018 | 2 | 790 | Middle | |
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2013 | 4 | 900 | High | |
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2018 | 7 | 1 228 | Middle | |
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2018 | 12 | 631 | Middle | |
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2018 | 2 | 3 338 | Low | |
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2017 | 35 | 350 | Low | |
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2017 | 29 | 448 | Middle |
Fees: Low = below 0.10% · Middle = 0.10% (industry standard) · High = above 0.10%. Base spot rates without VIP or token discounts.
How We Evaluate Exchanges
Each exchange goes through the same multi-step review so you can make fair, apples-to-apples comparisons.
Fee Analysis
We record maker and taker spot fees at the default (non-VIP) tier. Low = below industry standard (under 0.10%), Middle = industry standard (0.10%), High = above industry standard (over 0.10%). Token-based discounts (BNB, KCS, MX) are noted in individual reviews but not factored into the base rating.
Liquidity & Volume
24-hour trading volume is pulled from CoinGecko and cross-checked with the exchange's own reports. We also look at order-book depth for major pairs (BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT) to assess real liquidity.
Security & Track Record
We review each platform's history of hacks or fund losses, proof-of-reserves disclosures, regulatory licenses, and two-factor authentication options.
Product Range
Number of listed markets, supported blockchains for deposits and withdrawals, availability of futures, margin, and earn products — all documented for comparison.
User Experience
We test account registration, KYC speed, mobile apps, and customer support responsiveness. Friction points are called out in each exchange review.
Ongoing Monitoring
Exchanges are re-checked monthly. If fees change, a product is delisted, or a security event occurs, our pages are updated with a visible "Last updated" date.
Why Trust Promokoin
We are a small, independent team focused on making crypto accessible for beginners. Here is what sets us apart from other comparison sites.
No Paid Rankings
Exchanges cannot pay to appear higher in our tables. Rankings are based on data, not deals.
Real Authors
Every review is written and signed by a team member with verifiable experience in the crypto space.
Source-Linked Data
Volume and fee figures link back to CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap, or the exchange's own fee page.
Regular Updates
Content is reviewed monthly. Every page shows a "Last updated" date so you know it is current.
