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Pionex review

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Data verified 19 Oct 2026, sources linked.

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

TypeCEX
TradeReviewed score2.8/5
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 leverage100x source
KYCTiered
Last verified19 Oct 2026
Fee notesKYC 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.

JurisdictionRegulatorLicence / registrationNumberStatusOfficial sourceLast verified
European Union (MiCA)ESMA interim MiCA register--Not verifiedRegister-
United StatesNYDFS (BitLicense) / FinCEN (MSB)--Not verifiedRegister-
UAE / Dubai (VARA)Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)--Not verifiedRegister-
United KingdomFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)--Not verified
FCA cryptoasset register could not be read automatically (bot protection); not verified yet.
Register-
SingaporeMonetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)--Not verifiedRegister-
JapanFinancial Services Agency (JFSA)--Not verifiedRegister-
Hong KongSecurities and Futures Commission (SFC)--Not verifiedRegister-
AustraliaAUSTRAC--Not verified
AUSTRAC does not publish a public list of registered digital currency exchanges; not verified.
Register-
CanadaCanadian Securities Administrators (CSA) / FINTRAC--Not verifiedRegister-
IndiaFinancial Intelligence Unit India (FIU-IND)--Not verifiedRegister-
TurkeyCapital Markets Board (SPK/CMB) / MASAK--Not verifiedRegister-
South KoreaKorea Financial Intelligence Unit (KoFIU)--Not verifiedRegister-
BrazilBanco Central do Brasil (BCB)--Not verified
Banco Central do Brasil has not published a list of authorised SPSAVs yet (checked 20 Oct 2026).
Register-

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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

Risk warning: crypto-assets are volatile and you can lose all of your money. Leveraged products are high risk. Nothing on this page is financial advice.