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Supported Exchanges

TokenBot connects to major cryptocurrency exchanges through CCXT. Here's what's supported and where.

Exchange Overview

TokenBot works with the major exchanges where crypto traders are active. Whether you prefer Binance's liquidity, Bybit's derivatives, or Coinbase's simplicity, the tokenbot CLI can connect to them.

A few things to keep in mind about where an exchange is supported:

  • Local commands like tokenbot balance can talk to any CCXT-supported exchange using keys you store locally with tokenbot keys add.

  • The automated market-maker engine currently runs on a focused set of exchanges: Phemex, MEXC, Binance, KuCoin, and Gate.

  • Coverage grows over time — the list below reflects exchanges commonly used with TokenBot. If an exchange is on CCXT, local trading generally works.

Full Exchange List

These are the exchanges TokenBot supports for registered exchange accounts (tokenbot exchange add) — the accounts the automated strategies and copiers trade on. Trading types reflect what the platform models: Spot, Margin, and Perpetual.

Local-only commands (e.g. tokenbot balance with keys stored via tokenbot keys add) can additionally reach any CCXT-supported exchange — see the note at the top of this page.

Tier 1 Exchanges (Highest Volume)

Exchange
Spot
Margin
Perpetual
Notes

Binance

✅

✅

✅

World's largest exchange

Coinbase

✅

✅

✅

US-based, highly regulated

OKX

✅

✅

✅

Popular in Asia

Bybit

✅

—

✅

Strong derivatives platform

Kraken

✅

✅

✅

Trusted since 2011

Additional Supported Exchanges

Exchange
Spot
Margin
Perpetual
Notes

KuCoin

✅

✅

✅

Wide altcoin selection

Gate.io

✅

✅

✅

Early listings

HTX (Huobi)

✅

✅

✅

Major Asian exchange

MEXC

✅

—

✅

Many new listings

Bitget

✅

✅

✅

Growing copy trading platform

AscendEx

✅

—

✅

Formerly BitMax

Binance US

✅

—

—

US customers only

What Do These Trading Types Mean?

Spot Trading

The simplest form. You buy actual cryptocurrency. When you buy 1 Bitcoin, you own 1 Bitcoin. When you sell, you get cash.

Best for: Long-term holding, simple buying and selling

Margin Trading

Trading with borrowed money. You can trade with more than you have. If you have $1,000 and use 3x margin, you can trade with $3,000. This amplifies both gains and losses.

Best for: Experienced traders who understand leverage risk

Perpetual Trading

Trading contracts, not the actual crypto. You're betting on the price going up or down. Perpetual contracts don't expire, unlike traditional futures.

Best for: Professional traders, hedging, short selling

Signing Up for Exchanges

If you don't have an account on an exchange yet, you can sign up through the links in the TokenBot app.

A note on referral links: When you sign up through TokenBot, we may receive a small commission from the exchange. This helps fund our free service. You often get signup bonuses too—it's a win-win.

We're transparent about this. You're never required to use our links, but we appreciate when you do.

Exchange-Specific Notes

Exchanges Requiring Passphrase

Some exchanges require a "passphrase" in addition to API key and secret:

  • Bitget

  • OKX

  • KuCoin

  • Coinbase

This is an extra security layer. You set it when creating the API key.

Exchanges with IP Whitelisting

For extra security, consider enabling IP whitelisting on:

  • Binance

  • Bybit

  • OKX

This means your API key only works from specific IP addresses.

US User Restrictions

Some exchanges don't serve US customers:

  • Binance (use Binance US instead)

  • OKX (US availability is limited)

Don't See Your Exchange?

We're always adding new exchanges. If your preferred exchange isn't listed, let us know:

We prioritize based on user demand.

Next Steps

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