Best crypto futures exchanges

Ranked by liquidity, fees, perp selection and reliability for active derivatives traders. Rankings are editorial; figures shown elsewhere on the site come from live data.

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At a glance

#	Exchange	Rating	Taker fee	Max leverage	Founded
1	BBinance	4.6	0.0500%	125x	2017
2	BBybit	4.4	0.0550%	100x	2018
3	OOKX	4.3	0.0500%	125x	2017
4	BBitget	4.1	0.0600%	125x	2018

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Binance
The largest crypto derivatives venue by open interest and volume, offering USDⓈ-M and COIN-M perpetuals and futures across hundreds of pairs. Deep liquidity and tight spreads are its defining strengths. Availability, leverage caps, and product access vary materially by jurisdiction due to ongoing regulatory restrictions, so confirm what applies to your region before trading.
Taker 0.0500% · up to 125x · since 2017
4.6/ 5
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Bybit
A derivatives-focused exchange offering linear and inverse perpetuals with consistently deep order books on major pairs. Its unified trading account and active futures markets make it a common choice for active perp traders. As with peers, regional availability and KYC requirements differ, and leverage limits should be treated as risk parameters rather than targets.
Taker 0.0550% · up to 100x · since 2018
4.4/ 5
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OKX
A full-stack exchange with a robust derivatives suite covering perpetual swaps, futures, and options, plus an integrated self-custody wallet and on-chain access. Liquidity on flagship contracts is competitive. Product availability and regulatory posture vary by country, so verify local access and applicable leverage limits before opening positions.
Taker 0.0500% · up to 125x · since 2017
4.3/ 5
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Bitget
A derivatives and copy-trading platform offering USDT-margined and coin-margined perpetuals across a wide range of pairs. It is known for its copy-trading marketplace alongside standard futures products. Liquidity is solid on majors but thinner on long-tail contracts; regional availability and verification requirements apply.
Taker 0.0600% · up to 125x · since 2018
4.1/ 5
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