Pionex is a centralized crypto exchange. We have not found a licence or registration on the official registers we checked. Base-tier fees: spot 0.05% maker / 0.05% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker. TradeReviewed score: 2.8 out of 5.
Key facts
| Type | CEX |
|---|---|
| TradeReviewed score | 2.8/5 |
| Spot fees (maker / taker) | 0.05% / 0.05% source |
| Futures fees (maker / taker) | 0.02% / 0.05% source |
| Licensed or registered in | - |
| Restricted or warning | - |
| Proof of reserves | - |
| Volume 24h | $2.29B CoinGecko, 2026-10-20 |
| Max leverage | 100x source |
| KYC | Tiered |
| Last verified | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Fee notes | KYC LV.0 withdrawal limit is 0 USDT (identity verification needed to withdraw). |
Score breakdown
Each category is calculated from the sourced data on this page. Missing data scores low, never estimated. Methodology and formula.
| Regulation and licences (25%) | 1.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Security and proof of reserves (20%) | 1.0 | |
| Fees (spot and futures) (20%) | 4.1 | |
| Liquidity and volume (15%) | 4.8 | |
| Products and features (10%) | 5.0 | |
| Transparency, KYC and support (10%) | 3.5 |
Regulation by country and region
Status per jurisdiction with a link to the official register. Registers change, so always check the source and the date we last verified it. What these statuses mean.
| Jurisdiction | Regulator | Licence / registration | Number | Status | Official source | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union (MiCA) | ESMA interim MiCA register | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| United States | NYDFS (BitLicense) / FinCEN (MSB) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| UAE / Dubai (VARA) | Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| United Kingdom | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | - | - | Not verified FCA cryptoasset register could not be read automatically (bot protection); not verified yet. | Register | - |
| Singapore | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Japan | Financial Services Agency (JFSA) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Hong Kong | Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Australia | AUSTRAC | - | - | Not verified AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified. | Register | - |
| Canada | Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) / FINTRAC | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| India | Financial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Turkey | Capital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) / MASAK | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| South Korea | Korea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU) | - | - | Not verified | Register | - |
| Brazil | Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) | - | - | Not verified Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026). | Register | - |
Regional rankings
Pionex: frequently asked questions
Is Pionex regulated?
We have not found a licence or registration for Pionex on the official registers we checked.
Is Pionex legal in the US?
We have not verified the status of Pionex in United States yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Is Pionex MiCA licensed?
We have not verified the status of Pionex in European Union (MiCA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
What are Pionex fees?
At the base (regular user) tier: spot 0.05% maker / 0.05% taker, futures 0.02% maker / 0.05% taker, according to the official fee page (checked 2026-10-19). VIP tiers and token discounts can lower this.
Is Pionex available in the UAE?
We have not verified the status of Pionex in UAE / Dubai (VARA) yet. Check the official register and the exchange's terms for your country.
Does Pionex require KYC?
KYC: Tiered. See the official terms for the limits that apply without verification.
What is the TradeReviewed score of Pionex?
2.8 out of 5, calculated with our published methodology from regulation, security, fees, liquidity, products and transparency data. Partnerships do not affect the score.
Sources
- Pionex official website www.pionex.com
- Pionex fee schedule www.pionex.com
- CoinGecko exchange volume www.coingecko.com
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