HTX
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HTX
Legendary Chinese exchange reborn under HTX brand
General Information
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Year Founded | 2013 (as Huobi) |
| Country | Seychelles |
| Type | CEX |
| Founder | Leon Li |
| Token | HT |
History
Huobi founded in 2013 in Beijing by Leon Li (Li Lin), becoming one of China's first crypto exchanges. By 2014 Huobi's volume surpassed BTCChina, making it the country's largest.
After China's 2017 exchange ban, Huobi relocated to Seychelles and expanded globally. In 2018 the HT (Huobi Token) launched for fee discounts.
In 2022 About Capital acquired Huobi, and in 2023 the platform rebranded to HTX. The name combines Huobi heritage with innovation.
HTX retains strong positions in Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan. Ecosystem includes HTX Earn, futures, and Prime listings.
Key Features
Rich History
One of the oldest exchanges with 11 years of operation. Present since crypto market formation.
HT Token
Fee discounts, Prime access, and staking. Revenue directed to HT buybacks.
Prime Listings
Exclusive new project listings. HT holders receive priority allocations.
HTX Earn
Staking, savings, Launchpad, and liquidity mining. Fixed and variable yield products.
Asia Focus
Strong Asia-Pacific presence. Localized for China, Korea, Japan markets.
Huobi Research
Analytics division publishing market research, project reviews, and industry reports.
Trading Fees
| Market | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|
| Spot | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Futures | 0.02% | 0.04% |
| Margin | 0.10% | 0.10% |
| Prime | 0% | 0% |
HT provides fee discounts. VIP tiers lower rates. Referral: up to 40% from referred fees.
Security
Geography & KYC
Availability: 160+ countries KYC: Mandatory — basic verification for trading Banned in: USA, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- One of the oldest, most established exchanges
- Strong Asian market presence
- HT fee discounts and bonuses
- Stable platform history
- Prime listings for HT holders
❌ Cons
- Rebranding caused user confusion
- Market share decline post-2022
- No CoinGecko ranking data
- Lower liquidity than top 5
User Reviews
Trustpilot: 2.7, 4,000+ reviews. Long-term users value reliability and history. Negatives relate to post-acquisition reorganization and volume declines. Asian traders remain active on the platform.
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