Market CapTotal Cryptocurrency Market Capitalization
$2.73T
3.01%
Dom.Bitcoin Market Dominance Percentage
59.49%
BTCBitcoin Current Live Price
$81,039.00
0.26%
ETHEthereum Current Live Price
$2,379.95
0.11%
ETH GasEthereum Network Gas Fees in Gwei
Low
Average
High
Data by Etherscan
Fear & GreedCryptocurrency Market Fear and Greed Index
50
Binance Exchange Logo

Binance Exchange Review: OG Score & Community Audit

24H volume
$6.414B (79,146₿)
Markets
1327
Year Established
2017
Country
United Arab Emirates
Token
BNB

Binance Exchange Social Audit & Score Breakdown

OG Score

Community based score. Not financial advice.
Reviews 16
OG Score Rank #2/36

OGAudit Exchange Evaluation Metrics

Usability 53 .9
Usability Reflects user experience, platform navigation, tool accessibility, and compatibility across devices..
Insurance 36 .1
Insurance Assesses whether user funds are covered by insurance and the credibility of the insurance provider.
Fees 41 .7
Fees Evaluates trading and withdrawal fees, transparency of fee structure, and any available discounts.
Speed 48 .8
Speed Measures deposit and withdrawal speeds, platform responsiveness, and performance under load.
Liquidity 56 .6
Liquidity Indicates order book depth, trade volume, and ability to handle large orders efficiently.
Security 35 .2
Security Examines platform security features, history of breaches, and protection of user funds and data.
How is this score calculated? [Exchange Rating Methodology]

Is Binance safe? Verified Crypto OG Reviews

Is Binance reliable and safe for your funds? Read unfiltered reviews from verified Crypto OGs

Only Verified Crypto OGs Can Rate and Review
praiz
praiz 0x6e8...58f42
OG Score 42.8

Binance remains the largest exchange in crypto, but its biggest risk isn't liquidity or solvency, it's compliance. The platform operates under constant regulatory pressure, meaning users can suddenly face extra KYC requests, source-of-funds checks, account reviews, or temporary restrictions depending on their jurisdiction. P2P traders also carry additional risk, as disputes involving stolen bank accounts or chargebacks can result in account freezes while investigations are ongoing. Another issue is Binance's aggressive delisting process. Tokens placed under Monitoring or Seed Tags can lose liquidity quickly, leaving holders exposed if a delisting follows. While Binance remains one of the safest exchanges from a liquidity standpoint, users are increasingly trading convenience for tighter compliance oversight.

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Saif8844
Saif8844 0x63c...fefda
OG Score 37.9

Once most reliable exchange now has become a hub of meme coin it was most strict exchange with token listing rules but now days even a tiny market cap token gets listed as long they launch token first on Bianance alpha, bianance alpha is most hated feature of Binance exchange user get free airdrop token even before it gets listed properly and user instantly cash out free airdrop heavily dumping price on early investor and retail buyers.
Still bianance has most of crypto market liquidity and Volume so even multiple token start selling million of coin at same time it won't bother binance with Liquidity issue, binance is mostly focused on it's native coin bnb which gets most attention of community as it's core token of exchange and has tons of utilities.
It's decent exchange with strong community but some flaws which often disappoint community needs to be fixed, but it also has most of fiat reliable fiat support connected through global banking system so it's decent exchange with good utilities.

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TruthOnChain
TruthOnChain 0x638...0563c
OG Score 55.6

Binance is one of the best exchanges in crypto when it comes to liquidity and overall reliability. No matter what token I’m trading, there’s usually enough volume and I rarely worry about orders not filling properly.
One thing I’ve noticed though is that binance doesn’t feel as strict with listings as it used to. Back then, getting listed on Binance felt like a major achievement because projects had usually proven themselves first. Nowadays it sometimes feels like they’re listing more aggressively, and not every listing carries the same level of exclusivity it once did.
I also don’t like how bulky the app has become. I remember installing it on a device and seeing it take up over 600MB almost immediately. Between Earn, Futures, Square, Wallet, Launchpool, Megadrop and everything else, the app can feel overwhelming and bloated.
That said, it’s still Binance. Liquidity is great, orders fill easily and I’ve never really had to worry about whether a token can be bought or sold. I don’t think it’s a bad exchange at all.

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MrAnarhlyst
MrAnarhlyst 0x7fb...3432d
OG Score 42.8

Binance remains the strongest liquidity hub in crypto with no current solvency stress signals, supported by stable reserves and on-chain verification data. Aside the fact that it's launch recently affect token first 24 hours improvement. However, its Proof of Reserves (PoR) system does not include liabilities, meaning full financial transparency is not independently verified. See more about Reserves 👇👇 https://cryptoadventure.com/binance-review-fees-safety-proof-of-reserves-and-risks-in-2026 Security infrastructure is reinforced by the SAFU fund but not that much guarantee for your investment. Overall, Binance performs as a high-efficiency centralized exchange with strong liquidity even with the few sanctions in some countries limiting its full scale it is still safe to call, One of the Top 10 in terms of speed, fees, customer service and maintenance, but not much for investment safety.

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Martian
Martian 0xe20...ba70e
OG Score 45.2

After the October 10th incident, I lost trust in Binance as an exchange. Most of the recent Binance listings have performed badly after launch. The industry is even starting to see a Binance listing as a red flag. They take a few percent of the token supply for listings and then Binance Alpha users dump on the market. Usability, fees, and the speed of deposits and withdrawals are overall good. The mobile app UI is also good, but the Web3 wallet is laggy and crashes from time to time.

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CryptoAPE
CryptoAPE 0x4f5...5f294
OG Score 6.2

Binance is the the CANCER finally started corrupting the whole industry. After my review, nothing changed. It got worse. I always knew bots dumping altcoins as soon as Bitcoin started declining and self reported, inflated volumes. But on October 10, they really messed it up. Bots broke, many pairs briefly dropped 50% to 90%, USDE pair was broken, scam wicks appeared, and liquidations wiped people out. Binance later talked about a $300M compensation plan, but many say they were ignored or excluded, while the real damage was in the billions. Low fees and smooth trading do not matter if security and market integrity are questionable. at this point to be honest I'm not sure which one is worse Mexc or Binance for the industry?

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JawadWeb3
JawadWeb3 0xFd6...A6fc2
OG Score 51.8

Binance is a major crypto exchange with a large selection of coins, DeFi features, Staking, and futures transactions happen quickly it's liquid, and packed with tools, making it useful for both beginners and experienced users. Security is solid, but as any exchange it's not risk free so users should stay aware.

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Faithistics
Faithistics 0xd12...ca419
OG Score 54.0

Binance is a giant with real strengths no doubt, it has dominance in liquidity and user growth. it's legit and not disappearing with your funds like a rug-pull token, And there been history of fines, guilty pleas, and token manipulation be cautious.

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Decypher
Decypher 0xd59...b2708
OG Score 75.2

Binance’s UI is genuinely top-notch 👌. It was the first trading app I encountered when I entered the crypto space, and the onboarding experience stood out immediately. This isn’t a promotion just an honest observation. The interface is intuitive and easy to navigate, especially for beginners, which lowers the barrier to entry for new users exploring crypto trading. Swaps and trades are straightforward, fees are clearly displayed, and the platform’s deep liquidity helps ensure smoother execution with minimal slippage, even during high volume periods.

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aabashweb3
aabashweb3 0x8d3...061b3
OG Score 50.4

Binance is one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, offering trading for hundreds of coins, futures, staking, and DeFi services. It’s fast, liquid, and feature rich, making it a go to for both beginners and pros. Security is solid, though no exchange is risk-free. Binance’s fees are competitive, and its ecosystem continues to expand. Great for trading and exploring crypto, but always practice safe wallet habits.

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Andy Araon
Andy Araon 0x7bc...629ee
OG Score 92.3

Am speaking out of facts and not favouritism binance has the highest daily, and monthly trading volume. and remains ranked top 1 exchange, even after being banned in countries like Cambodia,Nigeria,Belgium. most lowest fees off them all supporting its own crypto currency BNB smart chain. Yes users do experience issues with kyc and poor customer services most times, but that’s just a 5% bad review out of 100% that’s normal. as long as the team keeps improving and working the app is totally the right to choose for a crypto user

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Critic
Critic 0xe49...766d3
OG Score 18.6

Architect of Oct 10, 2025 Flash Crash: Binance, which prides itself on being the world’s and most "reliable” and liquid exchange -which is not btw- showed ridiculous prices on many pairs. While $BTC dropped 120K>100K 16%, $XRP dropped from 2.80 to 1.25. Prices of several other assets, including $ATOM and $OSMO, fell to nearly zero around 0.001 (which is %99) across USDT/FDUSD/USDC pairs. That night was a nightmare, by the end of the day, most altcoins had dropped 15%–30%, while the “world’s largest exchange” liquidated all margin and perpetual traders (as well as panic spot holders) by boosting it to %60-99 in a minute candle. 🤬 So I am giving low liquidity score, security as it's behaving like a Tier3 Exchange

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HumbleApe
HumbleApe 0x89d...57dc0
OG Score 34.3

Binance, once the king of crypto, is falling apart in 2025. I see users on X raging about frozen accounts and withdrawals trapped in compliance limbo. You think your money is safe until mid-transaction they demand KYC and then vanish when you need support. Their reputation is in pieces. They tried to dodge regulators and now it is backfiring hard, leaving traders stuck while Binance looks out for itself.

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CryptoGeek
CryptoGeek 0x015...c7f8e
OG Score 57.5

binance is perfect in every way in a degen trader perspective if you are not in for gems but looking for large caps. but if you are looking for gem opportunuties it's often too late when it's listed on Binance.

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vindicatethis
vindicatethis 0x0f6...ec1bd
OG Score 51.8

Too centralized now, yeah, being the main player did that. But its remains the most reliable for day trading. If crypto is the Wild West, and gate and mexc are the wild western frontier, then this is New York City.

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CryptoAPE
CryptoAPE 0x4f5...5f294
OG Score 28.2

Being a monopoly is very harmful to the crypto industry. Is dentralization a dream now?
Besides they now have to follow Big Brother's every command without question. CZ is no longer in charge(really)

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Top Traded Market Pairs on Binance

Coin Pair Price Change Volume Market cap OG Score
BTC/USDC
$81,039.00
0.26%
$265,469,315
$1,629,076,726,742
72.0
ETH/USD1
$2,379.95
0.11%
$121,921,493
$290,723,612,552
61.1
SUI/USDT
$0.9620
0.97%
$32,252,323
$3,961,923,452
41.7
SanDisk (bStocks Tokenized Stock) LogoSanDisk (bStocks Tokenized Stock)
SNDKB/USDT
$1,242.95
0.11%
$30,750,103
$87,393,533
N/A
SpaceX (bStocks Tokenized Stock) LogoSpaceX (bStocks Tokenized Stock)
SPCXB/USDT
$147.84
0.92%
$24,627,933
$152,608,398
N/A
Semicon Bull 3X ETF (bStocks Tokenized Stock) LogoSemicon Bull 3X ETF (bStocks Tokenized Stock)
SOXLB/USDT
$84.01
2.48%
$22,408,516
$61,412,282
N/A
SOL/USDC
$102.76
0.45%
$22,284,729
$60,599,509,544
61.9
Micron Technology (bStocks Tokenized Stock) LogoMicron Technology (bStocks Tokenized Stock)
MUB/USDT
$880.51
3.69%
$15,098,807
$65,011,414
N/A
XRP/USDC
$1.30
0.58%
$14,331,983
$81,988,831,091
44.8
Strategy (bStocks Tokenized Stock) LogoStrategy (bStocks Tokenized Stock)
MSTRB/USDT
$147.00
1.24%
$13,767,064
$53,704,374
N/A

About Binance

Website
Socials 1 more
Year Established 2017
Country United Arab Emirates
Founder Changpeng Zhao aka CZ Yi He
CEO Richard Teng Yi He

Binance is a global crypto exchange for spot, futures and options trading and the biggest exchange by trading volume according to market trackers such as CoinGecko. Its liquidity and product range are the main draws, while its regulatory history, product limits by country and the October 2025 crash are the main points to weigh.

Platform Background & Leadership

Binance launched in 2017 and was founded by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), a former Bloomberg developer and Yi He. After starting in China, it moved through Japan and Malta and now runs a distributed structure. In December 2025, the financial regulator of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) licensed three Binance entities for exchange, clearing and broker-dealer activities and ADGM-regulated activities for Binance.com were scheduled to start on January 5, 2026.

In November 2023, CZ stepped down as CEO and pleaded guilty to US anti-money laundering violations and Binance agreed to pay $4.3 billion to the DOJ, CFTC, OFAC and FinCEN. CZ served a four-month prison sentence in 2024 and received a US presidential pardon in October 2025 and the SEC dropped its separate civil case against Binance in May 2025. Richard Teng became CEO in 2023 and has led the company as co-CEO with Yi He since December 2025. In July 2026, Binance reported more than 323 million registered users.

Binance Security Track Record

In May 2019, hackers stole 7,000 BTC (about $40 million) from a hot wallet and Binance covered the loss with its SAFU fund. In October 2022, the BNB Chain bridge was exploited for about $570 million in newly minted BNB; Binance exchange balances were not affected.

The October 10, 2025 market crash was the biggest recent stress test. Several altcoin pairs fell 50% to 99% within minutes during cascading liquidations and assets such as USDe, BNSOL and WBETH lost their peg on Binance. Binance paid about $283 million to affected holders of the de-pegged assets. It then launched a $400 million "Together Initiative", with about $300 million for eligible liquidated users and a $100 million low-interest loan fund for ecosystem and institutional users (The Block: Binance $400M Initiative). Binance said these payments did not mean it accepted liability for user losses and several OG reviewers say they did not qualify.

Binance publishes Proof of Reserves based on a Merkle tree. In early 2026, it converted its SAFU fund into about 15,000 BTC (about $1 billion at the time) and said it will top the fund back up to $1 billion if its value falls below $800 million. Both are mechanisms run by Binance itself, not independent audits or deposit insurance.

With 16 verified reviews, Binance currently holds an OG Score of 46.5. Reviewers broadly agree on its liquidity and product range, but opinions on market integrity are sharply divided after the October 2025 crash. Several OG reviewers also question how new tokens perform after a Binance listing, pointing to early selling by Binance Alpha users and launch participants.

Binance Fees & Fee Structure

Binance spot trading starts at 0.10% maker and 0.10% taker, with a 25% discount when fees are paid in BNB. USDT-margined futures start at 0.02% maker and 0.05% taker. Crypto deposits are free, while card purchases usually cost about 1.8% to 2%. Because VIP tiers, BNB discounts and product-specific rates all interact, casual users can end up paying more than the headline rates suggest.

Binance Staking & Earn Products

Binance Earn includes Simple Earn, ETH and SOL staking, Dual Investment and other yield products. Launchpool and HODLer Airdrops let BNB holders receive new tokens, although our community notes that many recent listings fell after launch, so these rewards can lose value quickly.

Trading Experience & Platform Features

Binance has a Lite mode for beginners and a Pro mode with TradingView charts and advanced order types. Binance says its matching engine can process up to 1.4 million orders per second. Products include spot, margin (up to 10x), futures (up to 125x), options, P2P, copy trading, trading bots and a Web3 wallet and in 2026 Binance added TradFi products such as tokenized US stocks. Availability differs by country, the range can feel complex for new users and support response times get mixed feedback.

Binance FAQ

Has Binance ever been hacked? Yes. In May 2019, hackers stole 7,000 BTC from a Binance hot wallet and Binance covered the loss from its SAFU fund. The 2022 BNB Chain bridge exploit hit the network, not exchange balances.

Is Binance regulated? Binance's global platform received licenses from Abu Dhabi's ADGM regulator in December 2025 and local Binance entities hold registrations in several other countries. Binance.com does not serve US residents.

Is Binance the same as Binance US? No. Binance US is run by a separate company, BAM Trading Services, with its own products, fees and banking partners.

Our OGAudit Editorial Team gathered the details for this Binance review directly from their Binance Official Website, Binance X (Twitter) Account and Binance Medium Account. Keep in mind that everything here is for informational use only and is never investment advice. If you notice any outdated info, use our contact form to help us keep our records completely accurate.

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Fees

# Listed Coins 390
# Pairs 1327
Spot Trading Fees* (Maker / Taker) 0.10% / 0.10%
Futures Trading Fees* (Maker / Taker) 0.02% / 0.05%
Margin Trading
* For the most up-to-date exchange fee information, please visit the official website of the exchange.

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