Ranked in 2 of 16 countries · Exchange
HTX (formerly Huobi) Review (October 2026): Fees, Licences and Where It Works
By Vahe Hakobyan Verified No affiliate links
- Taker fee0.20%
- Maker fee0.20%
- Coins583
- CustodyCustodial
- Founded2013
- Headquarters— Not verified
Our verdict
HTX, known as Huobi until its September 2023 rebrand, is a global exchange founded in 2013 that lists close to 600 spot assets plus margin, futures, staking and crypto loans. Entry-tier spot fees are 0.2% maker and taker, and it publishes monthly Merkle-tree proof of reserves.
Pros
- Very wide altcoin selection
- Monthly Merkle-tree proof of reserves
- Spot, margin and futures in one account
Cons
- 0.2% base fee is high for a large exchange
- 2023 hot-wallet hack of about $30 million
- Excludes the US, UK, EU and others
Where HTX (formerly Huobi) works
| Country | Status | Rank | Local licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia | Available | #15 of 24 | — Not verified |
| Ukraine | Available | #14 of 22 | — Not verified |
| Australia | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Canada | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| European Union | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| France | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Germany | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| India | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Italy | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Netherlands | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Poland | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Spain | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| Turkey | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| USA | Not available | — | — Not verified |
| United Kingdom | Not available | — | — Not verified |
How secure is HTX (formerly Huobi)?
- Proof of reserves
- Yes - monthly Merkle-tree PoR with wallet signatures; June 2026 report seen
- Custody
- Custodial
Incidents since 2019
- 2023hackOn 22 November 2023 attackers drained about $30 million from HTX hot wallets alongside an $86.6 million HECO bridge exploit; HTX said it would cover user losses.
Crypto held on a platform is generally not covered by deposit insurance.
What you can do on HTX (formerly Huobi)
- Spot
- Futures
- Margin
- Staking
- Earn
Products can differ by country; check what the platform offers where you live.
HTX (formerly Huobi) FAQ
Where is HTX (formerly Huobi) available?
Among the countries we cover it accepts residents of Serbia, Ukraine. It is not available in Australia, Canada, European Union, France, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey, USA, United Kingdom.
What are HTX (formerly Huobi)'s trading fees?
At the base tier of its main order book HTX (formerly Huobi) charges 0.20% maker and 0.20% taker. Volume tiers and promotions can lower this.
Does HTX (formerly Huobi) publish proof of reserves?
Yes - monthly Merkle-tree PoR with wallet signatures; June 2026 report seen
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