Costs, licensing, consumer protection Privacy, self-custody, censorship resistance

BingX

BingX

3.0/5 1.2/5 · Data verified on

An exchange offering copy trading, over 300 cryptocurrencies and competitive fees. However, the $52M hack of September 2024, with only partial recovery, the Panama base and weak regulation all weigh on it.

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Transparency: Very low
31/100 · see methodology
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Data exposure: Minimal
31/100 · lower is better for sovereignty · methodology

Data & conditions

Maker / Taker fee 0.1% / 0.1%
Markets Spot
Max leverage 150×
Supported assets 750+
Fiat on-ramp Yes
Deposit methods Crypto deposit, Credit/Debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro), Apple Pay, Google Pay, Bank transfer (SEPA / SEPA Instant), P2P trading
Geo restrictions US, UK, CA, CN, SG, NL, HK, KP, MO
Fund custody Custodial (platform holds funds)
KYC Full
Supported countries APAC, LATAM, MENA · 60+ countries
Regulator FinCEN, FINTRAC, local
OAM Italy registration No
Segment B2C
MiCA / License status MSB, VASP N/D

Strengths

  • Copy trading; 300+ crypto; fee competitive.
  • No notable sovereignty advantage documented.

Weaknesses

  • Hack $52M 2024; Panama; regulation debole.
  • Custodial: the platform holds your funds and can freeze or lose them.
  • Full KYC required: verified identity, zero pseudonymity.
  • Subject to regulation (N/D): reporting to authorities and freezes on order.
  • Geographic restrictions (US, UK, CA, CN, SG, NL, HK, KP, MO).

Verdict

C D ★ 3.0/5 ★ 1.2/5

An exchange offering copy trading, over 300 cryptocurrencies and competitive fees. However, the $52M hack of September 2024, with only partial recovery, the Panama base and weak regulation all weigh on it.

Privacy & anonymity 30% 0.8
Fund control 20% 0.0
Censorship resistance 20% 1.5
Costs 10% 4.0

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.

FAQ

What are BingX's fees?

BingX's spot fees vary by tier; check the official fee schedule.

Is BingX regulated in Europe?

Regulatory status of BingX: N/D.

Does BingX publish Proof of Reserves?

Proof of Reserves publication is not documented for BingX. 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 BingX?

No, BingX is an exchange and does not allow transfers to third-party IBANs: fiat withdrawals return to a bank account in your own name.

Does BingX support derivatives and futures?

BingX does not offer derivatives: it focuses on spot trading.

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