The short version
- Score: 2.5/5, ranked 16 of 16 exchanges we rate
- Strongest: Features (5.0/5)
- Weakest: Access (1.2/5)
- US users: not accepted
This review is generated from public evidence. Every point below links to the fee page, license, audit or report it came from, and the same rules score every exchange we cover. Evidence was last checked on Sep 30, 2026.
Blocklr score: 2.5/5
| Category | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Security and trust | 1.5/5 | 40% |
| Fees | 3.1/5 | 20% |
| Features | 5.0/5 | 15% |
| Access | 1.2/5 | 15% |
| Support | 3.3/5 | 10% |
How HTX earned its score
Security and trust: 1.5/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve assurance | 2 / 3 | Publishes its own proof of reserves, not attested by a third party. source |
| Incident record since 2019 | 0 / 4 | 3 incidents since 2019. |
| Regulatory record since 2019 | 0 / 4 | 2 fines, bans or pleas since 2019. |
| Licensing | 0 / 3 | Licensing could not be confirmed. source |
| Account protection | 3 / 3 | Offers authenticator 2FA, passkeys or security keys, withdrawal allowlist. source |
Fees: 3.1/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spot taker fee (base tier) | 3 / 4 | 0.2% taker fee at the base tier. source |
| Spot maker fee (base tier) | 2 / 3 | 0.2% maker fee at the base tier. source |
| Free bank deposits | 0 / 1 | Bank deposit cost could not be confirmed. source |
Features: 5.0/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Coins listed | 3 / 3 | About 600 coins listed. source |
| Products | 4 / 4 | Offers staking, futures, margin, trading API. source |
Access: 1.2/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| US availability | 0 / 3 | Not available to US residents. source |
| Mobile apps | 1 / 1 | iOS and Android apps. |
Support: 3.3/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Support channels | 2 / 3 | Offers live chat, 24/7 coverage. source |
Track record since 2019
Incidents
- 2023 · Hack: In September 2023 HTX lost 500 ETH, worth about $8 million, in a hack. Adviser Justin Sun said the firm fully covered the losses. About $8 million taken; customers were made whole. source
- 2023 · Hack: In November 2023 HTX hot wallets and the affiliated HECO Chain cross-chain bridge were hacked for a cumulative $97 million. Deposits and withdrawals were temporarily suspended; Justin Sun said HTX would fully compensate HTX hot wallet losses. The amount is the combined HTX and HECO bridge figure reported by CoinDesk. About $97 million taken; customers were made whole. source
- 2021 · Data breach: A white-hat researcher reported that Huobi exposed cloud storage credentials from June 2021, leaking contact details and account information for 4,960 users plus OTC trade data; Huobi fixed the exposure in 2023. No customer fund loss was reported. source
Regulators and courts
- 2025 · Pending case (UK Financial Conduct Authority): On 21 October 2025 the FCA began High Court proceedings against Huobi Global S.A. and others over illegal promotion of cryptoasset services to UK consumers, its first such action against a crypto firm. A consent order dated 7 September 2026 stayed the case until 22 September 2026 for settlement talks; no outcome was found as of 2026-09-30. The case is pending and does not match any schema type, so type is null. source
- 2023 · Ban (Securities Commission Malaysia): On 22 May 2023 the SC publicly reprimanded Huobi Global Limited and its CEO for operating a digital asset exchange in Malaysia without registration and ordered it to stop operations there, disable its website and apps, and cease advertising to Malaysian investors. source
- 2022 · License revoked (Thailand SEC): Thailand's SEC revoked the operating license of Huobi Thailand in 2022 after it failed to fix issues with trading, IT systems and customer asset retention; the unit said it would cease operations. source
Who HTX fits
A good fit if
- You trade often: the base taker fee is 0.2%.
- You want a wide choice of coins (about 600 listed).
Think twice if
- You live in the US: HTX does not accept US residents.
- Custody risk matters to you: funds were taken from HTX in a 2023 hack.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HTX available in the US?
No. HTX does not accept US residents. HTX's Platform User Agreement prohibits users from the United States of America from using all services. The same clause also lists the United Kingdom and all EU member states.
What are HTX's trading fees?
At the base tier, HTX charges 0.2% for maker orders and 0.2% for taker orders on spot trades. Fees fall as your monthly volume rises.
Has HTX been hacked?
Yes. We found 2 hacks since 2019; the details and sources are in the track record above.
How is HTX's score calculated?
HTX scores 2.5/5. The score is calculated by fixed rules from public evidence, and the same rules apply to every exchange. No company can pay to change it.
About this review
Blocklr has no affiliate, advertising or sponsorship deal with HTX or any other platform, so nothing here was paid for. Scores come from the rules in our review methodology. A fact we could not confirm scores as the lowest tier, which can make a score lower than it deserves. If something is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will check the source and correct it.