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Best Crypto Exchanges in Philippines (2026)

Compare the 25 crypto exchanges that accept residents of Philippines, ranked by our score out of 100 across regulation, security, fees, assets, platform and support. Includes licensing status, proof of reserves, hack and regulatory history, and what the rules actually are in Philippines.

Regulated in Philippines. Virtual asset service providers must be BSP registered. Adoption is high, driven by remittances. The SEC has blocked several unregistered offshore platforms.

RegulatorBangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and SEC

CurrencyPHP

StatusRegulated

Exchanges available25

Checked2026-08-21

Tax on crypto in Philippines

Gains are taxable as income. This is general information and not tax advice. Rules change and enforcement varies, so confirm your own position with a qualified adviser before filing.

Crypto exchanges available in Philippines, ranked

25 of the 178 exchanges we score are available to residents of Philippines according to their own published terms, and 4 of those hold a full MiCA CASP licence. Ranked by our score out of 100.

MSP Score /100:85+ Excellent70 to 84 Very good55 to 69 Fair<55 Caution

#1

OKX

Founded 2017 · Seychelles, operations across Asia and Europe · 350 plus assets

~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves2 incidents

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets350 plus

Available inPhilippines

80

Grade B

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#2

Coins.ph

Founded 2014 · Philippines · Varies assets

✓ Trusted reviewsClean record

Spot feeSee review

AssetsVaries

Available inPhilippines

79

Grade B

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#3

Bitget

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 800 plus assets

~ Mixed reviewsProof of reservesClean record

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets800 plus

Available inPhilippines

76

Grade B

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#4

Crypto.com

Founded 2016 · Singapore · 350 plus assets

✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.25%

Assets350 plus

Available inPhilippines

75

Grade B

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#5

PDAX

Founded 2018 · Philippines · Varies assets

✓ Trusted reviewsClean record

Spot feeSee review

AssetsVaries

Available inPhilippines

75

Grade B

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#6

Bybit

Founded 2018 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · 600 plus assets

~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets600 plus

Available inPhilippines

74

Grade B

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#7

Binance

Founded 2017 · No stated global headquarters · 350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto assets

~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves3 incidents

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets350 plus spot, plus the deepest derivatives book in crypto

Available inPhilippines

73

Grade B

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#8

WhiteBIT

Founded 2018 · Lithuania · 400 plus assets

~ Mixed reviewsClean record

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets400 plus

Available inPhilippines

73

Grade B

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#9

eToro

Founded 2007 · Tel Aviv, Israel · 100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs assets

✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedClean record

Spot feefrom 1%

Assets100 plus crypto, plus stocks and ETFs

Available inPhilippines

72

Grade B

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#10

Bitfinex

Founded 2012 · British Virgin Islands · 170 plus assets

~ Mixed reviews1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets170 plus

Available inPhilippines

70

Grade B

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#11

Gate (Gate.io)

Founded 2013 · Cayman Islands · 1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere assets

~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.09%

Assets1,700 plus, one of the longest lists anywhere

Available inPhilippines

70

Grade B

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#12

Deribit

Founded 2016 · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Bitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange assets

✓ Trusted reviews1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.05%

AssetsBitcoin and Ethereum derivatives, not a spot exchange

Available inPhilippines

69

Grade C

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#13

KuCoin

Founded 2017 · Seychelles · 900 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets

⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets900 plus, the longest list of any major venue

Available inPhilippines

68

Grade C

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#14

MEXC

Founded 2018 · Seychelles · 2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue assets

⚠ Review cautionProof of reservesClean record

Spot feefrom 0.00%

Assets2,700 plus, the longest list of any major venue

Available inPhilippines

66

Grade C

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#15

CEX.IO

Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 100 plus assets

✓ Trusted reviewsClean record

Spot feeSee review

Assets100 plus

Available inPhilippines

65

Grade C

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#16

Pionex

Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets

~ Mixed reviewsClean record

Spot feefrom 0.05%

Assets400 plus

Available inPhilippines

65

Grade C

Review Visit ↗

#17

HTX (formerly Huobi)

Founded 2013 · Seychelles · 700 plus assets

⚠ Review cautionProof of reserves2 incidents

Spot feefrom 0.20%

Assets700 plus

Available inPhilippines

63

Grade C

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#18

BingX

Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets

⚠ Review caution1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets700 plus

Available inPhilippines

61

Grade C

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#19

Phemex

Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets

⚠ Review caution1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.01%

Assets400 plus

Available inPhilippines

58

Grade C

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#20

BloFin

Founded 2021 · Cayman Islands · 400 plus assets

⚠ Review cautionClean record

Spot feefrom 0.02%

Assets400 plus

Available inPhilippines

55

Grade C

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#21

BitMart

Founded 2017 · Cayman Islands · 1,500 plus assets

⚠ Review caution1 incident

Spot feefrom 0.25%

Assets1,500 plus

Available inPhilippines

54

Grade D

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#22

LBank

Founded 2015 · Cayman Islands · 900 plus assets

⚠ Review cautionClean record

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets900 plus

Available inPhilippines

54

Grade D

Review Visit ↗

#23

Toobit

Founded 2022 · Seychelles · 500 plus assets

⚠ Review cautionClean record

Spot feefrom 0.10%

Assets500 plus

Available inPhilippines

53

Grade D

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#24

Bitrue

Founded 2018 · Singapore · 700 plus assets

⚠ Review caution2 incidents

Spot feefrom 0.098%

Assets700 plus

Available inPhilippines

51

Grade D

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#25

BitMEX

Founded 2014 · Seychelles · Derivatives focused assets

⚠ Review caution⚠ Closing 23 Sep 20262 incidents

Spot feeSee review

AssetsDerivatives focused

Available inPhilippines

42

Grade D

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Common questions

What is the best crypto exchange in Philippines?

Based on our scoring, the highest rated exchanges available to residents of Philippines are OKX, Coins.ph, Bitget. The right choice depends on whether you value regulation, fees or asset coverage most. Every score is broken down on the exchange's own page, and you should confirm you are accepted on their site before depositing.

Is crypto legal in Philippines?

Crypto is legal here and exchanges are supervised. Virtual asset service providers must be BSP registered. Adoption is high, driven by remittances. The SEC has blocked several unregistered offshore platforms.

Do I pay tax on crypto in Philippines?

Gains are taxable as income. This is general information rather than tax advice, and you should confirm your own position with a qualified adviser.

Which regulator oversees crypto exchanges in Philippines?

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and SEC. Rules change quickly, so check the regulator's own register before trusting any platform's claim to be licensed.

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Risk warning: crypto assets are highly volatile and largely unregulated. You can lose everything you put in. Nothing here is financial, investment or tax advice. Availability and rules change constantly, so always confirm on the exchange's own site and with your own regulator before depositing.