HTX (ex Huobi)
HTX
Data verified on unchanged since the sources
Worth it if you want a long-standing exchange (2013) with 1,000+ cryptos and the USDD stablecoin, operating from APAC, LATAM or MENA.
Avoid it if you're in Italy (unavailable) or weigh governance: tied to Justin Sun, a 2023 hack and weak regulation.
HTX is a long-standing exchange operating since 2013, with over 1,000 cryptocurrencies and the USDD stablecoin. It is weighed down by Justin Sun's governance, a 2023 hack, weak regulation and a particularly risky leverage of up to 200x.
Data & conditions
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.2% / 0.2% |
|---|---|
| Markets | Spot + Derivatives |
| Max leverage | 100× |
| Supported assets | 600+ |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes |
| Deposit methods | Bonifico SEPA (EUR), Bonifico bancario (via Legend Trading), Carta di credito/debito (Visa, Mastercard), P2P trading, Deposito crypto on-chain |
| Geo restrictions | US, CN, HK, GB, IT, SG, CU, IR, KP, SD, SY, VE, MM |
| Staking / Earn | Sì, prodotti Earn disponibili |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full |
| Supported countries | APAC, LATAM, MENA · 130+ countries |
| Regulator | VARA, BVI FSC, etc. |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | VASP Registrazioni regionali limitate |
Strengths
- track record exchange (2013); 1.000+ crypto; USDD stablecoin.
- No notable sovereignty advantage documented.
Weaknesses
- Justin Sun governance; hack 2023; regulation debole.
- Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
- Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
- Subject to regulation (Registrazioni regionali limitate): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
- Geographic restrictions (US, CN, HK, GB, IT, SG, CU, IR, KP, SD, SY, VE, MM).
Verdict
The low score is consistent with the risks: despite operating since 2013 and over 1,000 cryptos, it is weighed down by Justin Sun's governance, a 2023 hack, limited regulatory registrations, unavailability in Italy and leverage up to 200x that is particularly dangerous for the ordinary user. The 0.2% taker fee is not enough to offset a weak reliability profile.
Custodial with full KYC and a privacy score of 3: funds are entrusted to an exchange whose personalized governance is itself a counterparty risk. The hack history and weak oversight, already negative on protection, here are a reminder that without self-custody you rely entirely on a third party's defenses and good faith.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
Reputation
What happened to people who used HTX (ex Huobi), and what users say. External signals: they do not feed the promp.it rating.
Incidents & regulatory actions
History not verifiedWe have not yet completed the incident search for this service: no entries here does not mean no events.
Public reviews
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Google Play ↗
4.0/5
43,672 reviews
Exact ratingValue 4.0467 from JSON-LD (id pro.huobi, 'HTX: Buy Crypto & Bitcoin', gl=US).
- Trustpilot ↗ 1.2/5 90 reviews
Weighted average across 2 public review platforms (43,762 reviews in total), weighted by volume. This is not our rating: it is those platforms’ average.
FAQ
What are HTX (ex Huobi)'s fees?
On HTX (ex Huobi), spot fees are maker 0.2% / taker 0.2%. They drop with monthly volume and VIP tier.
Is HTX (ex Huobi) regulated in Europe?
Regulatory status of HTX (ex Huobi): Registrazioni regionali limitate. Licence: VASP.
Does HTX (ex Huobi) publish Proof of Reserves?
Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for HTX (ex Huobi). No third-party reserve audit is documented. Reserve transparency is a critical factor after the FTX collapse.
Can I send transfers to third-party IBANs from HTX (ex Huobi)?
No, HTX (ex Huobi) is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.
Does HTX (ex Huobi) support derivatives and futures?
HTX (ex Huobi) offers derivatives trading, with up to 100x leverage.
Sources
- Official service page Maker/taker fees · Regulatory framework · Derivatives · Founders · +16 Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org Stock ticker · Stock listing · IPO date · Latest funding round · +1 Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- fsaseychelles.sc Company type Data verified on Jun 15, 2026
- square.htx.com Proof-of-Reserves Data verified on Jun 15, 2026