Forbes Reveals the Most Trusted Crypto Exchanges of 2025

Forbes has released its annual ranking of the most reliable cryptocurrency exchanges, analyzing over 200 platforms based on security, compliance, and trading volume.

The report highlights that asset protection remains the top priority for retail traders.

At the top of the list is CME Group, a global leader in derivatives trading. Though not retail-focused, its regulated Bitcoin futures market gives it a strong reputation for security and institutional trust.

Coinbase secured the second position, standing out as the largest Bitcoin custodian with 2.4 million BTC held across 8 million active accounts, totaling $245 billion in assets. The exchange also oversees $300 billion in digital holdings, including Ethereum and Solana.

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Bitstamp landed at third place, strengthened by its upcoming acquisition by Robinhood, pending board approval. Meanwhile, Binance, the largest exchange by trading volume, ranked fourth, maintaining its dominance in Europe and BRICS nations with 245 million users and a $14 billion daily spot trading volume.

Rising to fifth place, Robinhood saw a 780% increase in trading activity, driven by its election-themed prediction markets and zero-fee trading model. The platform has also become the leading marketplace for memecoins like Dogecoin.

The Forbes ranking also included Bitbank, Upbit, Bitget, Deribit, and Gemini, recognized for their strong security measures and regulatory compliance.

Alexander Zdravkov