cexio
📋 Basic information
📊 Trading statistics
📖 About exchange
ℹ️ CEX.IO Exchange — one of the world's first cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2013 in the UK (with operations in the US and Lithuania), key features: fiat support (USD, EUR, GBP, RUB), high liquidity, margin trading up to 20x leverage, staking, and over 15 million users.
🪙 Trading Products and Tools
CEX.IO offers spot trading, margin trading up to 20x leverage, instant buy/sell, staking for passive income, and crypto loans backed by BTC/ETH. Supports over 200 cryptocurrencies and 300+ pairs, with top-tier liquidity (2nd in 2% market depth per Kaiko). Monthly volumes in billions.
Spot Trading
200+ coins, 300+ pairs, TradingView integration with 50+ indicators, instant buy/sell.
Futures Trading
Margin trading up to 20x leverage, no traditional futures.
Passive Income
PoS staking with monthly payouts, crypto loans (up to 50% of BTC/ETH collateral).
Staking: PoS coins supported, earnings calculator, monthly payouts.
Copy Trading: Not available.
Referral Program: Not highlighted in current offers.
Margin Trading: Up to 20x leverage for pros.
🔐 Security and Support
No hacks in 10+ years, uses cold storage, encryption, PCI DSS Level 1 audits. Licensed as MSB in US (FinCEN), operates in 35 US states and Lithuania. 24/7 support with phone option.
Protection Measures
- 2FA
- Cold Storage
- Anti-Phishing
Regulation
USA (FinCEN MSB, 35 states), Lithuania, EU.
Support
24/7, multi-language, phone, chat, email.
💳 Deposits and Withdrawals
Min deposit $20. Supports Visa/Mastercard, Google/Apple Pay, SEPA, SWIFT, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller. For Russia: RUB supported, but Russian cards may face issues due to sanctions—use P2P or crypto. Accessible in Russia with VPN.
KYC
Not required for buys up to $100/day, full for higher limits.
Deposits
Cards, bank transfers (SEPA/SWIFT), e-wallets, crypto, RUB.
Withdrawals
Fees 0-0.25% + network, instant crypto, fiat 1-3 days.
👍 Pros and Cons
Pros
- ✅ High liquidity and stability (2nd in depth).
- ✅ Low fees (0-0.25%), 20x leverage.
- ✅ Russia-friendly (RUB, crypto deposits), mobile app.
Cons
- ❌ Support can be slow at times.
- ❌ Limited fiat for RU due to sanctions.
- ❌ No copy trading or futures.
💡 Tips for Beginners
Security
Enable 2FA and use cold wallet for storage.
Fees
Study fee structure, use maker orders to save.
Limits
Check withdrawal limits post-KYC, start with Instant Buy.
🌐 Interface and Accessibility
Interface: Intuitive, iOS/Android apps, multi-language including Russian.
Location: UK, available in Russia and 185+ countries.
💱 Arbitrage Analysis
Excellent liquidity for spot/margin arbitrage, fast execution, RUB for RU arbitrage vs other exchanges.
Features
Withdrawal fees, fiat delays, KYC limits; in RU use crypto pairs.
Summary
Suitable for arbitrage due to liquidity, monitor fees and regs.