HTX (formerly Huobi) Review
cexOne of the original 'big three' Chinese exchanges, rebranded as HTX. Offers 700+ tokens with competitive futures fees, though spot fees are above average.
Founded 2013|Seychelles (originally Beijing, China)|3.5/5 rating
3.5
/5 Overall
3
Gaming Tokens
Required
KYC
Yes
Mobile App
Pros
- 700+ tokens available
- Up to 200x leverage on futures
- Established since 2013
- P2P trading with zero fees
- DeFi and staking features built in
Cons
- Higher spot fees (0.2%) than most competitors
- Ownership change raised concerns
- Brand confusion after rebranding from Huobi
- Lower volume than its peak years
- Less transparent than competitors
Gaming Tokens on HTX (formerly Huobi) (3)
| Token | Game | Pairs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $BIGTIME | Big Time | BIGTIME/USDT | Trade |
| $GALA | Gala Games | GALA/USDT | Trade |
| $SAND | The Sandbox | SAND/USDT | Trade |
Security Tips
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) immediately after creating your account
- Use a unique, strong password not shared with any other service
- Set up withdrawal address whitelisting if the exchange supports it
- Never share your API keys with anyone or paste them into untrusted apps
- Consider moving large holdings to a hardware wallet for long-term storage
Exchange Info
TypeCEX
Founded2013
HQSeychelles (originally Beijing, China)
Rating3.5/5
Gaming Tokens3
Mobile AppYes
KYCRequired
Trading Fees
Spot
0.2% maker/taker (0.15% with HT discount)
Futures
0.02% maker, 0.06% taker
Security Features
2FACold StorageMulti-Signature WalletsUser Protection FundReal-Time Risk Monitoring
Deposit Methods
Credit CardDebit CardBank TransferP2P TradingCrypto
Restrictions
- Not available in the United States
- Restricted in several jurisdictions
- Underwent ownership change in 2022
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