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Most trusted exchanges in 2025
Reliability matters in arbitrage. If an exchange freezes withdrawals or throttles API calls, that “spread opportunity” quickly becomes a liability. This shortlist focuses on spot venues with consistent liquidity, transparent security practices, and resilient APIs.
Selection criteria
- Regulation & licensing: exchanges holding clear licenses or SOC 2 audits.
- Liquidity: measurable depth on BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT, SOL/USDT pairs.
- API quality: low latency, high rate limits, and consistent uptime.
- Operational resilience: documented incident response and proof-of-reserves disclosures.
Tier 1 venues
Binance, OKX, Coinbase, Kraken — still the most liquid hubs for BTC and ETH. Binance & OKX dominate USDT liquidity, while Coinbase and Kraken provide USD depth plus clear regulatory footprints (USA & EU).
Gate.io, KuCoin, Bybit — excellent altcoin coverage and resilient APIs. They require code-level withdrawal allowlists, so plan custody flows accordingly.
Regional standouts
- BtcTurk: deep TRY pairs + strong local compliance.
- Bitso: liquidity in MXN/BRL corridors ideal for fiat arbitrage.
- WhiteBIT & CoinEx: reliable APIs for emerging market spreads.
Using this list with ArbiScope
ArbiScope’s default roster mirrors the list above, so every spread you see is sourced from these high-signal venues. When you add custom exchanges, aim for similar liquidity and API standards.
Disclaimer
Exchange reputations change quickly. This article is informational only, based on public data available at the time of writing. Always perform independent due diligence.