Ultra

Ethereum

Ultra (UOS) is a cryptocurrency launched in 2019and operates on the Ethereum platform. Ultra has a current supply of 1,000,000,000 with 476,949,117.6359 in circulation. The last known price of Ultra is 0.02701175 USD and is down -3.19 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 71 active market(s) with $3,662,519.58 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://ultra.io/.

## What Is HTX?
HTX is a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses. HTX serves customers including institutions, market makers, brokers, and individual users, in over 160 countries across five major continents. The platform supports over 700 virtual assets, with over $4 billion daily trading volume and 45+ million registered users. Its offers spot trading, futures trading, margin trading, earn products, custody services, trading bots, and more, with a 24/7 access to several channels for contacting the support service.
HTX’s vision is to “Achieve Financial Freedom for 8 Billion People on Earth''. As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX’s growth strategy - "Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance'', underpins its commitment to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.



## Who Are the HTX Founders?
Huobi Global, HTX’s predecessor, was founded in 2013 by Leon Li in Beijing, who graduated from Tsinghua University in 2013 with a degree in Automation. Prior to Huobi Global, Li worked as a computer engineer at Oracle Corporation, one of the largest US-based software companies.
In September 2022, Huobi Global rebranded to HTX. The HTX Global Advisory Board guides HTX's strategies and development and boosts HTX's global development. The members include H.E. Justin Sun, founder of TRON, Ted Chen, CEO of About Capital Management (HK) Limited, Du Jun, co-founder of HTX, Leah Wald, CEO of Valkyrie Investments, and more. 



## Where Is HTX Located?
The company is based in Seychelles, with offices in Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan and the United States.


## HTX Restricted Countries
Users from the following jurisdictions are prohibited from using all services: Mainland China, the United States of America, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, Hong Kong China and Singapore.
Users from the following jurisdictions are prohibited from trading in derivatives: Taiwan China, Israel, Iraq, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Sevastopol, Spain, the United Kingdom (retail users only) and New Zealand.


## What Coins Are Supported on HTX?
More than 700 digital currencies and tokens are available on the exchange, including the most popular ones: BTC, DOGE, ETH, LTC, XMR, HTX, USDT, and more.


## How Much Are HTX Fees?
HTX has a tiered fee structure, so trading fees depend on the level of each user. The platform charges a base maker and taker fee of 0.2%. Users can reduce fees with HTX or TRX deduction.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on HTX?
Margin trading is available on HTX for various cryptocurrencies, which allows users to borrow funds to trade with leverage up to 5X for cross margin. Interest rates are calculated on an hourly basis.
Users can also trade crypto futures for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more contracts, with leverage of up to 200X.

### What is BingX?

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange, serving over 10 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals.

BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became Chelsea FC's principal partner, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports.

### Who founded BingX?

Lee is the founder and general manager of BingX. He has been deeply involved in traditional finance and the Internet industry for many years. He has rich entrepreneurial experience and entered the crypto industry in 2013, inspired by the spirit and culture of fairness, democracy, cross-country and regional cooperation, inclusiveness and self-motivation. Since its inception, BingX has been committed to creating a social trading platform that allows more people to easily enter the crypto trading world.

### Where is BingX located?

BingX is a global digital Financial Services company with offices in Asia, Oceania, Europe and South America.

### BingX Restricted countries

BingX's services are not available to residents of the following countries or regions: Canada, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Netherlands, Singapore, United States (including all US territories), United Kingdom, any country that is designated as a restricted country under BingX' AML/CTF policy.

### What currencies do BingX support?

The centralized exchange supports over 700 cryptocurrencies and over 700 trading pairs. The most popular crypto assets on the platform include BTC , ETH , XRP , SOL, LTC , DOGE , etc.

### What is BingX's handling fee?

The exchange spot trading pending orders charge 0.1% handling fee, futures trading pending maker orders and taker orders up to 0.02% and 0.05% respectively. There are no fees for deposits.

### Can leverage or margin trading be used on BingX?

Users can use up to 125 times leverage to trade crypto futures, including BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, FIL/USDT, and various perpetual futures. In addition, the exchange also provides full position margin and position-by-position margin.

BingX

## What Is Uniswap (V2)?

Uniswap is a [decentralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/decentralized-exchange-dex) (DEX) which first introduced the [automated market maker](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/automated-market-maker-amm) (AMM) model. Unlike with an [order book](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/order-book), traders are provided with constant liquidity thanks to the “constant product” formula. The V2 version was first based on [Ethereum](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), before branching out to other blockchains that support [ERC-20](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/erc-20) tokens.

While the V1 version of Uniswap only supported [swapping](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/token-swap) ETH-ERC-20 token pairs, the V2 version did away with this bridging problem and introduced flash swaps. These allowed users to swap between different ERC-20 tokens without incurring too much [slippage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/slippage). It also introduced protocol fees, which contributed to the platform's ongoing development. Furthermore, the V2 version began using [wrapped Ether](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-wrapped-ethereum-weth) over native Ether for its core contracts. 

The exchange’s popularity gave birth to a V3 version with concentrated liquidity and more flexible fees, which improved the user experience for traders and liquidity providers alike. 


## Who Is the Founder of Uniswap (V2)?

Hayden Adams, a former mechanical engineer at Siemens and Stony Brook University graduate, founded the platform in November 2018. The company behind the DEX raised a seed round from Paradigm and $11 million in a Series A round led by ​​Andreessen Horowitz.


## When Did Uniswap (V2) Launch?

Uniswap’s V1 version was a proof-of-concept first launched in November 2018, and later improved with the introduction of the V2 version in August 2020. The V3 version in May 2021 marks the current final iteration of the exchange.


## Where Is Uniswap (V2) Located?

Uniswap Labs, the company behind the decentralized exchange, is headquartered in New York City. 


## Uniswap (V2) Restricted Countries

As of July 2022, Uniswap has banned users from 10 countries that are sanctioned by the U.S. government, including Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Iraq and Iran.


## Uniswap (V2) Supported Coins List 

As a permissionless decentralized exchange, tokens can be freely listed by anyone providing liquidity to trade them. The most liquid tokens at the time of writing include stablecoins and wrapped tokens like [USDC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/usd-coin/), [Wrapped BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/wrapped-bitcoin/), [wETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/weth/) and [DAI](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/multi-collateral-dai/). 


## How Much Are Uniswap (V2) Fees?

The exchange’s V2 version charges 0.3% per token swap. 0.05% goes to the protocol and 0.25% is allocated to [liquidity providers](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquidity-provider-tokens-lp-tokens).


## Is It Possible to Use Leverage or Margin Trade on Uniswap (V2)?

Uniswap V2 does not offer leverage or margin trading.

Uniswap v2

Uniswap v4 (Ethereum)

## What Is Coinone?

Coinone is a South Korean crypto exchange registered as Coinone Inc. The project was created with a focus on clients from Asian territories. It offers trading of digital assets, providing a wide range of tokens and trading pairs.

The main features of Coinone are convenient interface for efficient trading with tools for in-depth analysis of currencies; a [wallet](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/wallet) for storing coins, trading and client deposits; a payment method in the form of crypto deposits and fiat deposits via bank transfers; round-the-clock support service available by email or phone; security mechanisms such as a two-factor authentication scheme, multi-signature wallets and ID verification.

The platform offers its users three types of service: simplified, professional and lightning-quick. Investors also have the option of earning passive income through [staking](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/staking). The exchange does not have referral programs, demo accounts or educational materials.

Coinone has been on the market for a long time, and is funded by Kakao Ventures.


## Who Are the Coinone Founders?

Myunghun Cha is the founder and the current CEO of Coinone. Cha graduated from Postech, where he studied computer science. Known as a white hat hacker with a ten-year background, he developed the Coinone security system. His expertise and knowledge in cybersecurity are confirmed by prizes in international hacker competitions, such as DEFCON CTF and Codegate.


## When Did Coinone Launch?

The project was founded in 2014. However, the platform launched in 2015. 


## Where Is Coinone Located?

Coinone's headquarters is in Seoul, South Korea.


## Coinone Restricted Countries

The exchange and its services/products are mainly targeted at citizens of South Korea and focused on South Korean investors. There is no information about restrictions for residents of other countries as well.


## What Coins Are Supported on Coinone?

Coinone is a centralized crypto exchange that allows users to trade more than 200 digital assets, including BTC, ETH, XRP, ETC, ADA, SOL, DOGE, DOT, ATOM and more.

The platform supports South Korean Won (KRW). It’s the only [fiat](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/fiat) option.


## How Much Are Coinone Fees?

The Korean exchange offers a flat fee of 0.2% for the main market. Coinone has both Maker fees and Taker fees. For makers, those are 0-0.1%, and they can also get lower. Meanwhile, for takers it’s 0.02-0.1%. Coinone also has a withdrawal fee of 0.0015 BTC. Withdrawals in fiat currency are charged a 1000 KRW fee. No deposit fees.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Coinone?

Following the accusations of providing gambling services from the Korean authorities, in 2017 [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/margin-trading) was removed from the platform.

Coinone

## What Is Bithumb?

Bithumb is one of South Korea's largest crypto exchanges, with $205 million in daily [trading volume](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/trading-volume) at the time of writing and with 170+ listed cryptocurrencies.

The platform supports crypto bot trading, provides extensive investment opportunities and accounts for institutional investors, ensures access to major [liquidity pools](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquidity-pool), offers clients the option to earn passive income through deposit programs, and presents 24/7 customer support and a user-friendly interface.

The exchange is not regulated, but is on its way to complying with the requirements of international financial regulators such as FIU and FSC. Users cannot trade without a registered account. They must complete an OTP verification process. The network applies a progressive identity protection system, (ISMS service), uses advanced AML verification, and also introduces a 24x7 trade monitoring system for the exchange.

Since its launch, Bithumb has developed from a Korea-focused cryptocurrency exchange to one that serves the global market. Bithumb aims to become a comprehensive digital financial corporation based on the blockchain.

- General Inquiry: info@bithumbcorp.com
- Listing Inquiry: listing@bithumbcorp.com
- Partnerships: partnership@bithumbcorp.com
- Medium: https://medium.com/bithumb-official-blog

## Who Are the Bithumb Founders?

Dae-sik Kim is the South Korean entrepreneur, founder and former CEO of Bithumb. In 2018, he left his post and joined Bezant as Chief Cryptocurrency Officer.

Another key figure is Javier Sim, co-founder and managing director at Bithumb Global Holdings. He attended the City University of Hong Kong and Cardiff University. Before Bithumb, Sim worked as an investment banker at HSBC and BOCI (Bank of China International).

Bithumb's current CEO is Back Young Heo.


## When Did Bithumb Launch?

The Asian project was created by BTC Korea.com Co. Ltd in 2013, established in 2014, and headquartered in South Korea, Seoul.

In 2014, the exchange was launched as Xcoin. Later in 2015 it was renamed to Bithumb. Its mobile version for Android and iOS was released in 2016.


## Bithumb Restricted Countries

Primarily, the exchange serves the people of South Korea. Bithumb is available all over the world. The list mentions 21 nations that failed to comply with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations, including Yemen, Syria, Myanmar, Barbados, Iceland, Iran, North Korea and others.


## What Coins Are Supported on Bithumb?

The exchange lists 180+ digital assets and supports 280+ trading pairs. Users can buy/sell/exchange multiple cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, XRP, ETC, ADA, DOT, MATIC, BCH, LTC and more.


## How Much Are Bithumb Fees?

[Transaction fees](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/transaction-fee) range between 0.04% to 0.25%. The basic commission for trading (the maker fee or the taker fee) is 0.15% of the total purchase/sale amount. The exchange also offers its users lower rates and vouchers that can be accessed through user accounts. There are no deposit fees.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Bithumb?

Bithumb does not provide [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage) or [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/margin-trading).


Bithumb

Bancor Network

CRM Exchange was launched in 2022. The team members have over 10 years of blockchain-related experience and have accumulated solid technical expertise in the development of matching engines and high-performance trading systems.

The platform primarily serves global digital asset users, offering core features such as spot trading and block trade matching. By adopting efficient large-scale matching technology, CRM Exchange is able to enhance execution speed while ensuring trading stability, meeting the diverse needs of different types of traders.
In terms of compliance, CRM Exchange adheres to internationally recognized compliance and risk control standards, continuously improving its KYC and AML mechanisms to ensure a secure and transparent trading environment. For asset and account security, the platform employs multiple protective measures, including cold and hot wallet separation, regular security audits, and multi-signature mechanisms, to safeguard user funds.

The user base of CRM Exchange spans multiple regions, and the platform interface supports multilingual switching, enabling users from different countries and regions to participate smoothly in digital asset trading and meet broader market demand.

As a growing trading platform, CRM Exchange is committed to enhancing service quality through technological innovation and operational optimization, while continuously expanding its global partner network to provide reliable digital asset trading services for tens of millions of users.

CRMClick

### What Is Gate?

Gate is a centralized cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, ranking among the top exchanges globally. It has been operating for 12 years and serves over 23 million users. With over $10.865 billion in reserves and a reserve ratio of 128.57%, Gate stands among the leading exchanges worldwide in terms of total reserves.

The platform has recently adopted the new international domain Gate.com and unveiled a redesigned brand logo, strengthening unified brand identity and enhancing its commitment to become the "next-generation crypto exchange".

As of now, Gate stands among the top-tier platforms in 24-hour spot trading volume. It supports trading across spot, futures, and margin markets, as well as offering wealth management products.

In addition, Gate provide a wide range of wealth management products. In terms of innovative asset offering, the platform has built a token launch ecosystem consisting of four core products: Launchpool, Launchpad, Candydrop and HODLer AirDrop, along with Alpha, which enables one-click purchases of trending on-chain meme tokens.

Its web3 ecosystem now covers a range of services, including Gate Web3, Gate Pay, Gate Labs, and Gate Life. Its platform token, GT, has reached a high of $25.960 and is ranked among the top 40 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

### Who Are the Gate Founders?

In 2013, the exchange was established by Dr Han, founder and CEO. Dr Han holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Software Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.

### When Did Gate Launch?

Originally launched as Bter (or Bter.com) in 2013, the exchange was rebranded to Gate.io in late 2017 under the management of Gate Technology Inc. In 2025, Gate announced a major brand upgrade with a brand new Chinese name "Damen" (大门, meaning "The Gate").

### Where Is Gate Located?

Gate operates as a global cryptocurrency exchange with offices and teams across multiple regions.

### Gate Restricted Countries

The Restricted Locations include, but are not limited to the United States of America, Mainland China, Singapore, Canada, France, Germany, Turkey, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Malta, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Syria, Crimea Region, Spain, Luhansk, Donetsk, Netherlands, Bolivia, UK, Myanmar, Venezuela, Uzbekistan, Austria, India, Indonesia, Japan, Argentina, Cambodia and so on. 

### What Coins Are Supported on Gate?

Gate supports over 3,900 cryptocurrencies, including major coins such as BTC, ETH, BIT, SOL, APE, DYDX, LTC, DOGE, AVAX, MATIC, DOT, and more.

### How Much Are Gate Fees?

Gate's trading fees are based on a tiered VIP structure, ranging from VIP 0 to VIP 16, determined by the user’s 30-day trading volume. Fees follow a maker-taker model. Gate does not charge any deposit fees for cryptocurrencies, and withdrawal fees vary depending on the specific cryptocurrency.

### Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Gate?

Yes, Gate supports margin trading with leverage up to 10X. Leverage ratios range from 3X to 10X, depending on the market. The margin loan volume is tied to the selected leverage ratio, catering to both beginner and advanced traders.

Gate

Find the next crypto gem on KuCoin 

## What Is KuCoin?

KuCoin is a cryptocurrency exchange built with the mission to “facilitate the global free flow of digital value.” It claims to have an emphasis on intuitive design, simple registration process and high level of security. The platform supports futures trading, a built-in P2P exchange, the ability to purchase cryptocurrencies with a credit or debit card, and instant exchange services.

KuCoin’s dedication to excellence has garnered prestigious recognitions, such as being named among Forbes’ "Best Crypto Apps & Exchanges" and one of the "Top 50 Global Unicorns" by Hurun in 2024. KuCoin has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 Certifications, which provides a structured approach to managing information security, covering aspects like risk management, access control, data governance, and incident response.


A Community for Everyone

As an exchange for, by, and of the people, KuCoin is developing a community where everyone can benefit from growth and have their opinions heard.
The platform facilitated 1.7 trillion in lifetime trading volume and supports over 41 million users worldwide. The company claims to offer technology-driven trading products and the KuCoin ecosystem, which encompasses the KuCoin community and is built around the KuCoin token (KCS).

## Who Are the KuCoin Founders?

KuCoin was founded in 2017 by Michael and Eric.

In 2020, when KuCoin is a top-5 exchange in the world, Johnny Lyu stepped in as the CEO. Before joining KuCoin, he worked in the tech, internet and e-commerce industries.

In 2025, BC Wong was appointed CEO of KuCoin. Under his leadership, KuCoin has reaffirmed its commitment to global growth, innovation, and upholding the highest standards of security and regulatory compliance.

## When did KuCoin Launch?

KuCoin was launched in 2017

## Where Is KuCoin Located?

The company is international, with more than 41 million users worldwide and a presence in over 200 countries.

KuCoin Restricted Countries

The platform provides services to over 200 countries. Please check their official website for supported countries.

## What Coins Are Supported on KuCoin?

The platform has a large number of trading pairs, it offers more than 1,000 cryptocurrencies for buying, selling and trading, the list of the top coins includes BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, ADA, XRP, USDC, DOGE, DOT, UNI and more.

## How Much Are KuCoin Fees?

KuCoin's base fee is 0.1% for both market makers and takers.The higher your trading fee level is, the lower your trading fee is, even a negative fee rate is possible.

Being a Maker/Taker would also affect your trading fee rate.In a Market/Hidden/Iceberg Order, you will be charged a taker fee as a taker.In a Limit Order( With Post Only function enabled), you will be charged a maker fee as a maker.

The trading fee rate can also be affected if you enable the KCS pay fees function.

KuCoin deducts the token after the slash of a trade pair as the fee token. For example, users will pay USDT/KCS as the trading fee token for BTC/USDT, LTC/KCS. It's worth noting that in certain trading, the same coin will be charged as the fee, and the actual trade quantity may be different from the quantity that arrives in the account because a certain part is deducted as the fee.

## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on KuCoin?

KuCoin provides multiple products which support leverage to magnify the market volatilities. Starting from the basics will be margin trade for spot, which supports up to 10X leverage with multiple assets. Next level will be derivatives, futures trading, which supports up to 125X leverage with selected assets for clearing. KuCoin also provides options right now which conveys the concept of leverage due to the ratio between premium and notional value.

KuCoin

### What is CoinEx?

Established in 2017 by industry-leading mining pool ViaBTC, CoinEx is a global cryptocurrency exchange designed with users in mind.

The platform champions transparency as one of the earliest crypto exchanges to release proof-of-reserves to protect 100% of user assets, preserving its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity while ensuring a secure trading environment for its users.

CoinEx offers a smooth and pleasant trading experience through its latest features, including Mining, One-click Swap, Pre-token Trading, and its self-designed Automated Market Maker (AMM), providing interactive utilities that satisfy its 10+ million users in over 200 countries and regions.

CoinEx supports over 1300 cryptocurrencies and more than 1900 trading pairs across 18 language markets.

The exchange is home to its native token, CET (Coin Ecosystem Token), which plays a strong role in enhancing user engagement and fostering a vibrant ecosystem.

Encouraging user empowerment, CoinEx offers resources to enhance their knowledge and skills for crypto trading. With applications such as AI Analysis tailored for advanced users and Academy for beginners, CoinEx helps them trade with confidence.

By continuously improving to meet the evolving needs of its users, CoinEx strives to provide a reliable and excellent cryptocurrency trading experience as 'Your Crypto Trading Expert.’

### Who is the CoinEx founder?

CoinEx was founded by Haipo Yang, a young entrepreneur and an early Bitcoin investor. Mr. Yang had his first introduction to Bitcoin in 2011 and joined the Bitcoin community in 2013. In 2016, he started developing a Bitcoin mining pool. He completed all the code of ViaBTC Pool and launched it two months later, followed by the establishment of CoinEx Exchange.

### When was CoinEx launched?

CoinEx was launched in December 2017.

### What coins are supported on CoinEx?

CoinEx now supports nearly 1400 innovative and premium crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, DOGE, SOL, XRP, ADA, etc.

### Is it possible to use margin/futures trading on CoinEx?

On CoinEx, users can trade cryptos with up to 10X leverage. CoinEx futures contract employs several adjustable leverages ranging from 3X to 100X. Additionally, the exchange offers nearly 200 futures markets where users can access CoinEx’s easy, convenient futures trading services.

### How is CoinEx’s ecosystem?

The CoinEx ecosystem, supported by ViaBTC, is dedicated to exploring and promoting the latest development models within the blockchain industry. We actively seek opportunities for growth in this sector, fostering the circulation and application of its technology. The ecosystem include:

* CoinEx, crypto trading designed with users in mind; 
* CoinEx Wallet, a secure crypto wallet;
* CoinEx Smart Chain, a smart contract chain; 
* CoinEx Explorer, a blockchain explorer; 
* CoinEx Charity, a nonprofit blockchain charity organization.

The ecosystem aims to provide professional services and technical support to meet users' needs in cryptocurrency trading, asset management, and blockchain exploration, while CoinEx Charity serves social outreach initiatives.

### What is a CoinEx Ambassador?

CoinEx Ambassadors are the exchange’s partners for its worldwide promotion. They assist CoinEx in market operations and help the exchange build a global presence. CoinEx Ambassadors could enjoy a commission ratio of up to 50% of the referee's transaction fees. Moreover, they can also receive lifetime commissions as long as they stay as Ambassadors. 

CoinEx

## What Is Bitfinex?

Bitfinex is one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2012 and operated by the Hong Kong-based company iFinex Inc. [Tether](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/) (USDT), the largest [stablecoin](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/stablecoin) by [market cap](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-capitalization-market-cap-mcap), is also owned by iFinex Inc. The [centralized exchange](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/centralized-exchange-cex) (CEX) platform was designed for professional traders and institutions, with support for both [fiat](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/fiat) and crypto. The exchange is considered one of the most [liquid](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/liquid-market) for [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/) pairs and other major altcoins like [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/) and [XMR](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/monero/). To protect user assets, the platform offers both two-factor authentication and IP address monitoring.

The exchange focuses on professional traders and investors with experience, offering platform users the ability to engage in margin lending, margin funding, paired trading, [over-the-counter](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/over-the-counter-otc) (OTC) trading and more. Besides spot and [margin trading](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/what-is-margin-trading-and-how-does-it-work), Bitfinex also offers various other products, such as: Bitfinex Borrow, Bitfinex Pay, Bitfinex Pulse, Affiliate Program, API and its native utility token — UNUS SED LEO, amongst others.


## Who Are the Bitfinex Founders?

Bitfinex was co-founded in 2012 by Raphael Nicolle and Giancarlo Devasini. 

Nicolle started his career as an IT technician and worked as a system administrator at Gutenberg Networks. Afterwards, he focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem and started developing Bitfinex based on the Bitcoinica trading platform code.

Devasini is the serving CFO. He graduated from Milan University as a Doctor of Medicine but developed a passion for technology and entered the computer hardware business. He founded Point-G Srl and then Solo SpA. In 2012, Devasini met Raphael Nicolle and joined Bitfinex, running its trading and risk management operations.


## Where Is Bitfinex Located?

The company is registered in the British Virgin Islands and based in Hong Kong.


## Bitfinex Restricted Countries

Bitfinex restricts access to Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic and the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic. U.S. citizens, citizens or residents of Canada, the British Virgin Islands, the Government of Venezuela and residents of Austria or Italy are also prohibited from accessing the exchange.


## What Coins Are Supported on Bitfinex?

Bitfinex supports a wide array of trading pairs and 270+ cryptocurrencies, among them: [BTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/), [ETH](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/), [USDT](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/tether/), [SOL](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/solana/), [LTC](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/litecoin/), [XRP](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/xrp/), [EOS](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/eos/) and many other options.


## How Much Are Bitfinex Fees?

For crypto to crypto/stablecoins/fiat, [maker fees](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/market-maker-market-taker) are 0.10% while taker fees are 0.20%. For crypto derivatives, maker fees are 0.020% while taker fees are 0.065%. Users can hold UNUS SED LEO tokens to receive 15% - 25% discount on their trading fees.

Deposit fees are free from crypto, stablecoin and securities, while wire transfer fees are 0.10%. Withdrawal fees are dependent on the cryptocurrency.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Bitfinex?

On the platform, qualified users (basic plus verification level and above) have the option to trade up to 10X [leverage](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/leverage), receiving funds through its [peer-to-peer](https://coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/glossary/peer-to-peer-p2p) (P2P) margin funding platform.

Bitfinex

HitBTC is a crypto exchange that has over 800 trading pairs. The platform was created in 2013, and provides exchange, custodial and other related services. 

HitBTC offers a range of APIs such as REST, WebSocket, FIX API. The UI was developed to meet the needs of the most demanding and sophisticated traders. Users can take advantage of rebates and competitive trading fees via the Trading Fee Tier system.

User security is reportedly secure via stringent security procedures, including cold storage and encryption technology. HitBTC also offers 2-factor authentication and various whitelists.
The platform has reportedly decreased its data-access latency while expanding the platform's technical capabilities.The exchange works with individual customers and corporate clients, and has offices all over the world including Rio de Janeiro, Santiago, Hong Kong, Beijing and Singapore.

HitBTC

## What Is AscendEX?

AscendEX is a global digital asset financial platform founded by a group of Wall Street quantitative trading veterans in 2018, building on core value of “Efficiency, Resilience and Transparency.” The global cryptocurrency exchange platform serves both retail and institutional clients in more than 200 regions. A rebranding effort was set in motion on March 22, 2021, as part of an initiative to become the leading financial platform for cryptocurrencies, combining the strengths of a centralized trading platform with DeFi.

Driven by its continuous product development and early-mover advantage in strategic alignment with the DeFi ecosystem, AscendEX offers trading services across over 200 trading pairs across cash, margin, and futures products, in particular margin trading of over 50 tokens in cross-asset collateral mode and futures trading in both cross-asset and isolated margin modes.

On December 11, 2021, malicious actors managed to access the exchange’s hot wallets, reportedly stealing $77.7 million across three chains – Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and Polygon.

## Who Are the Founders of Ascendex?

AscendEX was founded by Dr. Jing Cao. He has garnered experience working as the Chief Investment Officer at Delpha Capital Management LLC, Chief Executive Officer for HD Consulting Services Group, Inc., and Portfolio Manager at Knight Capital Group, Inc. Jing Cao received an undergraduate degree from the University of Science & Technology of China and a doctorate from The University of Chicago.


## When Did AscendEX Launch?

The company launched in August 2018.


## Where Is AscendEX Located?

The company is headquartered in Singapore.


## AscendEX Restricted Countries

According to the company’s terms of service, its services are not offered to residents of Singapore, China (Mainland), the US, and “five US permanently inhabited territories - Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in the North Pacific Ocean, and American Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean.” Furthermore, the services are restricted for citizens and residents of regions where crypto trading is banned.


## What Coins Are Supported on Ascendex?

Over 250 digital assets are listed on the exchange. Customers can trade on more than 320 pairs.


## How Much Are Ascendex Fees?

There are 9 VIP levels determined by the 30-day trade volume and 30-day average ASD holdings of a user. The transaction fees are based on the user’s VIP level. For large market cap assets, the fees are 0-0.1% for makers and 0.02-0.1% for takers. The maker fees are 0-0.2%, while the taker fees make up 0.02-0.2% for other altcoins.


## Is It Possible To Use Leverage or Margin Trading on Ascendex?

AscendEX allows margin trading, with leverage of up to 3X, 5X, 10X and 25X.

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