MEXC Review 2026: Fees, Volume and Safety
Ranked #9 of 30 exchanges. Best for: Very low spot fees and fast new listings.
- 24h volume
- $944.8M
- Share of top 30
- 3.1%
- Spot fee (maker / taker)
- 0.00% / 0.05%
- Coins listed
- 1,420+
MEXC Trading Volume, Last 30 Days
+35.4%MEXC at a Glance
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Seychelles (registered) |
| Licences | — |
| Spot fee (base) | 0.00% / 0.05% |
| Futures trading | Yes |
| Proof of reserves | Yes |
| KYC | Optional for basic trading; required for higher limits and some features |
| Fiat deposits | Card and third-party providers, P2P; EUR and BRL deposits |
Strengths and Watch-outs
What stands out
- Zero maker fee on spot
- More than 1,400 coins listed
- Spot, margin and futures
Keep in mind
- Netherlands regulator AFM issued a public warning in 2025 that MEXC offers services without a licence
Top Trading Pairs on MEXC
by 24h volume| Pair | Price | 24h volume | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USDT | $76,657 | $325.9M | 0.01% |
| ETH/USDT | $2,243 | $234.8M | 0.01% |
| USDC/USDT | $1.00 | $57.8M | 0.01% |
| SOL/USDT | $91.71 | $50.7M | 0.02% |
| XRP/USDT | $1.25 | $21.4M | 0.02% |
| ENA/USDT | $0.17 | $19.9M | 0.04% |
| ZIG/USDT | $0.04 | $18.0M | 0.21% |
| BNB/USDT | $694 | $15.0M | 0.01% |
| LIT/USDT | $3.05 | $10.2M | 0.13% |
| GOLD(XAUT)/USDT | $3,914 | $10.1M | 0.01% |
MEXC FAQ
Is MEXC safe?
MEXC publishes proof of reserves. Keep in mind: Netherlands regulator AFM issued a public warning in 2025 that MEXC offers services without a licence. As with any exchange, use two-factor authentication and keep long-term holdings in your own wallet.
What are MEXC trading fees?
At the base tier MEXC charges 0.00% / 0.05% (maker / taker) on spot trades. Fees fall as your 30-day volume grows. Futures have their own, lower fee table.
Does MEXC require KYC?
Optional for basic trading; required for higher limits and some features.
Where is MEXC based?
MEXC was founded in 2018 and is based in Seychelles (registered).
Compare MEXC With
Live data: CoinGecko. Profile compiled by FxDailyInfo from the exchange's own pages. Sources: www.coingecko.com, cryptonews.net, www.afm.nl. Crypto trading is high risk and not available in every country.