HTX (Huobi)

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HTX (formerly Huobi) is one of the world's oldest and largest cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2013 in Beijing. Rebranded from Huobi to HTX in September 2023, the exchange is majority-owned by Justin Sun (founder of TRON) following his acquisition in 2022. HTX serves tens of millions of users globally and offers a full suite of trading products including spot, futures, and options on Bitcoin. The exchange relocated its global operations to multiple jurisdictions following China's 2021 crypto ban.

Details

Fees: 0.20% maker, 0.20% taker
Type: Global exchange
Region: Global
Founded: 2013
Maker Fee: 0.20%
Taker Fee: 0.20%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2013
Headquarters: Seychelles
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.20% maker / 0.20% taker
Lightning Support: No

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