Best Crypto Exchanges in United States (2026)
Compare the 22 crypto exchanges that accept residents of United States, 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 United States.
Regulated in United States.
Crypto is legal and heavily regulated, but at both federal and state level, so an exchange can be available in one state and not another. Most offshore venues simply refuse US residents rather than deal with the licensing.
RegulatorSEC, CFTC and state money transmitter licences
CurrencyUSD
StatusRegulated
Exchanges available22
Checked2026-08-21
Tax on crypto in United States
Capital gains tax applies on disposals, and every trade is a taxable event. Exchanges report to the IRS. 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 United States, ranked
22 of the 178 exchanges we score are available to residents of United States according to their own published terms, and 7 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
KR
#1
Founded 2011 · San Francisco, United States · 400 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited States
CO
#2
Founded 2012 · Remote first, United States · 250 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorised1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.60%
Assets250 plus
Available inUnited States
OK
#3
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 inUnited States
CA
#4
Founded 2013 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
BI
#5
Founded 2011 · Luxembourg · 85 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorised1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.30%
Assets85 plus
Available inUnited States
CR
#6
Founded 2016 · Singapore · 350 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviews✓ MiCA authorisedProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.25%
Assets350 plus
Available inUnited States
UP
#7
Founded 2015 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
RI
#8
Founded 2019 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
ST
#9
Founded 2019 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
GE
#10
Founded 2014 · New York, United States · 70 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsProof of reserves1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.20%
Assets70 plus
Available inUnited States
BI
#11
Founded 2014 · Tokyo, Japan · 20 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.15%
Assets20 plus
Available inUnited States
RC
#12
Founded 2018 · United States · 40 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
Assets40 plus
Available inUnited States
ET
#13
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 inUnited States
SB
#14
Founded 2019 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
BA
#15
Founded 2018 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
OK
#16
Founded 2013 · United States · Varies assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
BL
#17
Founded 2011 · United Kingdom · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
RC
#18
Founded 2015 · London, United Kingdom · 200 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews✓ MiCA authorisedClean record
Spot feefrom 1.49%
Assets200 plus
Available inUnited States
CE
#19
Founded 2013 · London, United Kingdom · 100 plus assets
✓ Trusted reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
Assets100 plus
Available inUnited States
PI
#20
Founded 2019 · Singapore · 400 plus assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feefrom 0.05%
Assets400 plus
Available inUnited States
BI
#21
Founded 2019 · United States · 150 plus assets
~ Mixed reviews1 incident
Spot feefrom 0.10%
Assets150 plus
Available inUnited States
CO
#22
Founded 2015 · United States · Varies assets
~ Mixed reviewsClean record
Spot feeSee review
AssetsVaries
Available inUnited States
Common questions
What is the best crypto exchange in United States?
Based on our scoring, the highest rated exchanges available to residents of United States are Kraken, Coinbase, OKX. 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 United States?
Crypto is legal here and exchanges are supervised. Crypto is legal and heavily regulated, but at both federal and state level, so an exchange can be available in one state and not another. Most offshore venues simply refuse US residents rather than deal with the licensing.
Do I pay tax on crypto in United States?
Capital gains tax applies on disposals, and every trade is a taxable event. Exchanges report to the IRS. 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 United States?
SEC, CFTC and state money transmitter licences. 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.
