Before moving funds to any exchange, I run through the same set of questions. Here's how MEXC scored when I did this in early 2026.
Spot maker fee: 0%. Taker fee: 0.1%. Futures trading starts at 0.02% maker / 0.06% taker. Withdrawal fees vary by asset. Check the fee schedule for your specific coin — it's not always obvious, but it's published.
Compared to Binance (0.1% spot) and Kraken (0.16% taker), MEXC is cheaper on most spot pairs.
1,700+ spot pairs as of Q1 2026. Strong on altcoins and new listings. If you're looking for early-stage tokens, this is one of the better places to find them before they hit larger exchanges.
No major hack on record. Basic 2FA available, with hardware key support for accounts that request it. Not self-custodial — your funds are on their servers. That's true of every CEX, but worth stating.
Withdrawal whitelist is available. Use it.
MEXC doesn't serve US residents. If you're in a restricted jurisdiction, the platform may restrict withdrawals or require full KYC at any point. Read the terms for your country before depositing.
| Criteria | Score | |----------|-------| | Spot fees | ✅ Best-in-class | | Altcoin selection | ✅ Excellent | | Security features | ✅ Solid | | Regulatory clarity | ⚠️ Region-dependent | | Futures risk | ⚠️ High leverage available |
Use MEXC for spot trading on altcoins. Treat the futures section with caution unless you've already logged real P&L data on your risk management.
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