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Last updated: April 2026
Exchange Risk Scores
The Exchange category includes 10 cryptocurrencies with an average risk score of 16/100. The lowest-risk coin is currently BNB.
All Exchange Coins by Risk
| # | Coin | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BNB BNB | 16 |
| 2 | Gate Token GT | — |
| 3 | OKB OKB | — |
| 4 | Huobi Token HT | — |
| 5 | MEXC Token MX | — |
| 6 | KuCoin Token KCS | — |
| 7 | Cronos CRO | — |
| 8 | Bitget Token BGB | — |
| 9 | UNUS SED LEO LEO | — |
| 10 | FTX Token FTT | — |
What Makes Exchange Risky?
Exchange tokens carry counterparty risk — their value is tied to a centralized entity. FTX demonstrated that exchange tokens can go to zero overnight. Diversify exchange token exposure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How risky are Exchange cryptocurrencies?
Exchange tokens carry counterparty risk — their value is tied to a centralized entity. FTX demonstrated that exchange tokens can go to zero overnight. Diversify exchange token exposure.
Which Exchange coin is the safest right now?
BNB (BNB) currently has the lowest risk score in the Exchange category at 16/100.
How are Exchange risk scores calculated?
Each coin is scored using up to 9 indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, ATH Distance, Bitcoin Dominance, Fear & Greed, ALT/BTC Ratio, BTC Production Cost, Funding Rate, and Token Unlocks. The composite score is a weighted average that updates every 6 hours.
How does Exchange compare to other crypto categories?
Currently, Exchange has an average risk score of 16/100. For comparison: DeFi averages 11, Infrastructure averages 10, Layer 1 averages 12.