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HTX review

Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

HTX runs a custodial exchange with a long coin list of 700 and staking on top of spot and derivatives, while spot fees sit at 0.2% taker and 0.2% maker. It suits active traders who want breadth and can live with email and community for support.

Key facts

Best for
Traders who want a long coin list, staking and derivatives on one custodial exchange.
Taker fee
0.2%↗
Coins listed
700↗
Regulators
Australia (VASP registration)↗
Fiat deposit methods
Card↗
Maker fee
0.2%↗
Proof of reserves
Yes↗
Derivatives
Yes↗
Exchange type
Cex↗
Legal entity
Huobi Global S.A.↗
Headquarters
Seychelles↗
Founded
2013↗
Support channels
Email, Community↗
Features
Custodial, Staking
Official website
htx.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 3 sources

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXLinkedIn

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Staking and derivatives are both available, so balances can earn and be traded beyond plain spot.
  • Proof of reserves is published, and the operator is registered in Australia (VASP registration).
  • Fiat deposits run through card, which makes topping up an account a card payment.
  • Operating since 2013 under Huobi Global S.A., which gives the platform a long trading record.

Cons

  • Support runs on email and community only, so no live chat or phone line for stuck withdrawals.
  • Fiat deposits run through card alone, so bank transfer is not a listed funding route.
  • custodial and staking lists custodial, so coins sit with the operator rather than in a wallet you hold.
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Who it suits

  • Active traders who want a long list of coins on one custodial exchange
  • Anyone who wants to stake or trade derivatives alongside spot
  • Savers comfortable funding an account by card first

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone who needs live chat or phone support, since contact runs on email and community alone
  • Readers wanting a bank account with crypto on the side, where bunq charges 0.25% to 1.99% on crypto
  • Traders who want a bank transfer to fund the account, as card covers card only

Safety of your money

Registration comes through Australia (VASP registration), which covers virtual asset services rather than retail banking, so crypto balances carry no deposit protection. Proof of reserves is published, so reported holdings can be compared against stated assets. The snapshot is a point in time, so it shows coverage on a date rather than a standing guarantee.

Who runs it

HTX is run by Huobi Global S.A., with SC listed as its home country, and it has been trading since 2013. That length of trading history is the main reassurance here. Support is the weak point: contact runs on email and community, so a stuck withdrawal or a failed payment method is handled by email or a community forum rather than a live agent.

How HTX compares

Where HTX is available

Available
Everywhere except China, Cuba, Hong Kong, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, Singapore, Syria, United States, Venezuela
Licence in Australia
Australia (VASP registration), checked September 26, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does HTX charge to trade?+

Spot trading costs 0.2% for taker orders and 0.2% for maker orders. That sits close to the 0.2% median across exchanges on the site, and HTX ranks 56 of 121 on that measure. Fees on other asset classes are not listed here.

How many coins can I trade?+

HTX lists 700 coins, which puts it at position 17 of 176 brands ranked on coin count. The site median is 71.5, so the list is long rather than niche. Coverage on newer or small-cap tokens is not stated.

Is HTX regulated?+

The operator is registered in Australia (VASP registration). That is a virtual asset service provider registration rather than a retail banking licence, so crypto balances are not covered by a deposit protection scheme. No compensation scheme is listed for customers here.

How can I deposit money?+

Fiat deposits are listed as card, so a card is the recorded route to fund the balance. Bank transfer is not among the deposit methods here. Card funding can be slower than a transfer, so plan deposits ahead of a trade.

Does HTX publish proof of reserves?+

Proof of reserves is published for the exchange, which lets you compare reported holdings against what the platform states it holds. The site shows proof of reserves as a feature on 80.8% of comparable brands. A published snapshot is a point in time, not a live audit.

Do I own the coins on the platform?+

The account is custodial, since custodial and staking lists custodial, so HTX holds the coins and you hold a balance rather than the assets. That shapes security, since a wallet you control behaves differently. Staking is available on top, which works inside the custodial model.

Can I earn on coins I hold?+

custodial and staking lists staking, so supported coins can earn while they sit on the platform. The rate for each coin is not set out here, so treat any figure shown on the exchange as the one that applies. Derivatives are also available for traders.

What support can I get if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on email and community, meaning email and a community forum. There is no live chat or phone line listed, which matters most when a withdrawal is delayed. Have your order reference ready before you write in.

Sources

  • defillama.com/cex/htx checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Proof of reserves

    “slug=htx; category=CEX; tvl=4279556728.596291”

  • coinmarketcap.com/exchanges/htx checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Coins listed, Derivatives, Features, Maker fee, Taker fee

    “The platform supports over 700 virtual assets”

  • coingecko.com/en/exchanges/htx checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Exchange type, Fiat deposit methods, Founded, Headquarters, Legal entity, Regulators, Support channels, Licences

    “Centralized Exchange”

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Traders who want a long coin list, staking and derivatives on one custodial exchange.

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