Every major centralized exchange takes listing applications through its own official form, and most say applications are free and must come from the project team. Binance, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitget state there is no listing fee for applying or reviewing; Binance and Bitget say they do not work with third-party listing agents. Review criteria overlap: team, product and traction, tokenomics, contract security, legal and compliance position, and liquidity once trading starts.
Exchange guides
Binance
Direct application by the founder, staged Alpha → Futures → Spot path, no fees, and zero tolerance for intermediaries.
Read moreCoinbase
Free, merit-based applications; legal, compliance and security reviews; and a phased launch with an opening auction.
Read moreOKX
The official application, OKX's dos and don'ts, and the MiCA white-paper rule for EEA listings.
Read moreBybit
Bybit's official listing form, Spot X launch programs, and what to verify before paying anyone.
Read moreKraken
One application per token, no fees or paid fast-track, a public listings roadmap, and ongoing spread and depth monitoring.
Read moreBitget
A four-step process, no application, evaluation, or brokerage fees, no external agencies, and post-listing monitoring.
Read moreKuCoin
AssetsHub is the only channel; legal opinion, audits, KYC for three core members, and a 1–2 week preliminary review.
Read moreGate
Apply on gate.com/listing, verify any BD contact through Gate's official verification page, and treat payment requests with caution.
Read moreMEXC
The official application, what MEXC's published listing terms require, and how to verify MEXC staff.
Read moreHTX
Two application routes (initial and direct listing), listing terms, and the official listing email.
Read moreComparison at a glance
Only what each exchange states on its own pages, as of the review date. “Not stated” means we did not find an official statement, not that there is none.
| Exchange | Official application | Applying is free? | Third-party agents | Stated timing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binance | binance.com coin-apply form | Yes, no fee to review or submit | Not accepted; disqualified and blacklisted | Not stated; most applicants do not hear back |
| Coinbase | coinbase.com/listings | Yes | Not stated | Due diligence averages ~1 week; review to listing generally under 30 days |
| OKX | okx.com token-listing-apply | Not stated | Do not request direct contacts | Not stated |
| Bybit | bybit.com listing-apply | Not stated on the form | Not stated | Not stated |
| Kraken | Asset listing application form | Yes, no fee and no paid fast-track | Third parties claiming otherwise are not affiliated | Acknowledgement ~2 weeks; ~2–6 weeks to trading for most EVM tokens once approved |
| Bitget | Bitget LaunchHub application | Yes, no application, evaluation, or brokerage fees | Does not collaborate with external agencies | Not stated |
| KuCoin | KuCoin AssetsHub | Not stated | Verify all contacts | Preliminary review typically 1–2 weeks |
| Gate | gate.com/listing | Not stated | Verify BD contacts; beware payment requests | Not stated |
| MEXC | mexc.com token-listing-apply | Terms reference fees and a refundable liquidity deposit | Verify team via official link | Not stated |
| HTX | htx.com apply-to-list | Not stated | Form asks if you already have a BD contact | Not stated |
What every exchange cares about after listing
Exchanges monitor the markets they list. Coinbase describes monitoring liquidity, order-book depth, and volatility during its phased launch; Kraken says listed tokens are continuously monitored for volume, spread, and depth. A market maker with clear KPIs is how most projects meet those expectations.
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