Top Exchange Tokens by Market Cap
Exchange-based tokens are digital assets issued by cryptocurrency exchanges. Each token serves the platform that created it. The exchange usually grants its holders a fee discount, a vote on listings or upgrades, or access to special features such as token sales and launchpads. BNB is the largest exchange-based token by market capitalization and now powers both the Binance trading platform and the BNB Smart Chain. Other major examples include Uniswap (UNI) for the Uniswap DEX, Cronos (CRO) for the Crypto.com ecosystem, OKB for OKX, and PancakeSwap (CAKE) for the PancakeSwap DEX. These tokens give the exchange a direct line of value capture from its trading activity. Eligible users can buy BNB (BNB), Uniswap (UNI), and Cronos (CRO) on CEX.IO with a card, SEPA, or other supported payment method. See the full list of exchange-based tokens below.
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FAQ
What are exchange-based tokens?
Exchange-based tokens are cryptocurrencies issued by centralized or decentralized exchanges. The token grants holders benefits on the issuing platform, such as fee discounts, governance votes, or access to token sales. BNB (BNB) and Uniswap (UNI) are among the most well-known exchange tokens by market capitalization.
How do exchange tokens work?
An exchange creates a token and grants it utility on its own platform. The most common utility is a discount on trading fees. The exchange may also burn part of the supply periodically to reduce circulation. Some exchange tokens, such as UNI, give holders governance rights over key protocol parameters.
What is the largest exchange-based token by market cap?
BNB (BNB) is the largest exchange-based token by market capitalization. It started as a fee-discount token for Binance and now also powers the BNB Smart Chain as its gas coin. Eligible users can buy BNB (BNB) on CEX.IO with a card, SEPA transfer, or another supported payment method.
Where can I buy exchange-based tokens?
Eligible users can buy exchange tokens on most major centralized exchanges and many decentralized ones. Centralized exchanges, such as CEX.IO, support fiat payments and run KYC checks. Decentralized platforms allow direct on-chain swaps with self-custody but require more technical knowledge.
How to buy exchange tokens on CEX.IO?
Instant Buy is the fastest way to buy exchange-based tokens on CEX.IO. Eligible users can buy BNB (BNB), Uniswap (UNI), Cronos (CRO), and other supported tokens with a credit/debit card, SEPA, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Skrill, or another method available in their region. Each verified user receives a free crypto wallet for storage.
Can I trade exchange tokens on CEX.IO?
Yes, eligible users can trade exchange-based tokens on Spot Trading. The platform supports pairs such as BNB-USD, UNI-USD, and CRO-USDT. Users can also use the Crypto Converter to swap supported tokens for other crypto and fiat assets at current market rates.
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