Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
ChangeNOW vs HTX
ChangeNOW
Higher score in this comparison
HTX
What sets them apart
| Compare | ChangeNOWReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | HTXReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0%Lower | 0.2% |
| Coins listed | 1,000Higher | 700 |
| Fiat deposit methods | Card, Apple payCovers more | Card |
| Maker fee | 0%Lower | 0.2% |
| Derivatives | No | YesHas it |
| Regulators | Not confirmed | Australia (VASP registration) |
| Proof of reserves | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Withdrawal fee | 0 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Exchange type (Cex).
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Key differences
- ChangeNOW scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Founded is lower at HTX: 2013 vs 2017.
- Taker fee is lower at ChangeNOW: 0% vs 0.2%.
- Maker fee is lower at ChangeNOW: 0% vs 0.2%.
- Coins listed is higher at ChangeNOW: 1,000 vs 700.
- Fiat deposit methods: only ChangeNOW offers Apple pay.
- Derivatives: only HTX.
- Support channels: only ChangeNOW offers Chat, Help centre.
- Features: only ChangeNOW offers Self custody.
Our verdict on each
ChangeNOW
ChangeNOW suits UK buyers who want a wide catalogue and fee-free trading: 1,000 coins are listed, and the account set spans custodial, self-custody and staking. The company behind it is CHN Group LLC in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, so weigh what you leave on the platform before you fund it.
HTX
HTX suits traders who want a long coin list and built-in derivatives rather than the tightest spread. With 700 coins listed and taker fees of 0.2%, it is a broad custodial exchange, but its taker fee ranking of 56 out of 118 shows where the cost edge sits.
Score breakdown
| Area | ChangeNOW | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.8HigherNothing is charged to trade, with a taker fee of 0% and a withdrawal fee of 0, against an exchange median taker fee of 0.2%. | 8.7Taker and maker fees both sit at 0.2%, and the cost part of the score is 4. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherA catalogue of 1,000 coins, with custodial and self-custody accounts plus staking, covers both long-tail buyers and holders who want a balance working. | 9.2Listings reach 700 coins, derivatives are offered, and staking sits alongside the custodial account. |
| Trust | 9.1 | 9.1 |
How they place
| Ranking | ChangeNOW | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto exchanges | 38 of 297 | 109 of 297 |
| Where to buy crypto | 27 of 177 | 84 of 177 |
Which one suits you
Pick ChangeNOW if cost, taker fee, coins listed, and fiat deposit methods matter most.
Pick HTX if derivatives matter most.
Cost in a real example
Buy 1,000 of crypto and sell it again
ChangeNOW
0
0% of 2,000
HTX
4
0.2% of 2,000
ChangeNOW comes out 4 lower in this example.
Worked out from the stated prices and rates; your own total depends on how you use it. Facts checked September 26, 2026.
Licences and countries
| Country | ChangeNOW | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
ChangeNOW
- changenow.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
HTX
- coingecko.com: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- coinmarketcap.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- defillama.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ChangeNOW | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Custodial, Self custody, StakingCovers more | Custodial, Staking |
| Legal entity | CHN Group LLC | Huobi Global S.A. |
| Headquarters | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Seychelles |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Community |
Crypto earn
| Fact | ChangeNOW | HTX |
|---|---|---|
| Supported assets | Not confirmed | BTC, ETH, XRP |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ChangeNOW | HTX | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0%lowest quarter | 0.2%above the median | 0.15% |
| Coins listed | 1,000highest quarter | 700highest quarter | 76 |
| Maker fee | 0%below the median | 0.2%above the median | 0.1% |
Median across 219 listed providers.
Pros and cons
ChangeNOW
Pros
- A catalogue of 1,000 coins sits well past Bitpanda at from 650 and ActivTrades at 9.
- Fiat deposits run through card and apple pay, so a UK reader can fund a buy from a card or a mobile wallet.
- Support covers email, chat and help centre, putting a help centre and live chat in front of email and the community.
Cons
- Derivatives are listed as no, so there is no leveraged product here for anyone sizing positions beyond their cash.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, and a phone line is not part of that list for urgent account or withdrawal problems.
- The operator is CHN Group LLC in VC rather than a UK company, which matters for anyone leaving a balance on the platform.
HTX
Pros
- A long list of 700 coins, well above the 62 median across the site.
- Derivatives are available, so spot and leveraged trading sit on the same account.
- Fees of 0.2% on taker trades and 0.2% on maker trades, level with the site median of 0.2%.
Cons
- Taker fees of 0.2% sit at the 0.2% site median and rank 56 out of 118, so the cost case is mid-table.
- Fiat deposits run on card only, with no bank transfer or SEPA in the listed deposit methods.
- Support runs on email and community only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
Who each suits
ChangeNOW
Who it suits
- UK buyers who want the longest catalogue and a taker fee of 0%.
- Readers who want to choose their holding setup, since custodial, self custody and staking covers custodial and self-custody accounts.
- Holders who want staking alongside trading on the same venue.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not bunq, which charges a taker fee of 0.25% to 1.99%, so ChangeNOW wins for anyone who trades often and watches the order book cost.
- Not Bitpanda, whose from 650 coins cover a smaller catalogue than the 1,000 listed here.
- Not ActivTrades, where the coin list is 9 and readers after long-tail tokens will find too little choice.
HTX
Who it suits
- Traders who want a wide coin list and derivatives on a custodial account
- Readers comfortable with the regulatory setup, Australia (VASP registration), and a custodian based in Seychelles
- Staking users who want rewards alongside spot trading
Who should look elsewhere
- Not ActivTrades if trading cost comes first, since its taker fee is 0%
- Not bunq, whose taker fee runs 0.25% to 1.99%
- Not Bitpanda, which lists from 650 coins
Current offers
ChangeNOW
Current offer
Bonus
ChangeNOW Pro cashback on exchange transactions: 0.1% to 0.2% of exchange turnover
Free VIP level gives 0.1% cashback with a 1000 NOW monthly cap, Emerald 15 USD/month and Brilliant 100 USD/month plans, Brilliant gives 0.2% with a 50000 NOW cap; paid plans billed in NOW tokens
Source, checked September 26, 2026
HTX
Current offer
Bonus
Sign up, trade, and earn up to $1,500: up to $1,500
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
ChangeNOW
What does it cost to trade on ChangeNOW?+
Nothing at the order book. The taker fee is 0% and the maker fee is 0%, so both sides of the book are free on spot orders. Withdrawals are listed at 0. Anything your card issuer or the chain you send to charges sits outside those numbers.
Who runs ChangeNOW?+
The legal entity is CHN Group LLC, registered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the company has been running since 2017. Being an overseas entity is worth factoring in for a UK reader who wants to know exactly which company stands behind the balance.
HTX
What are the trading fees on HTX?+
Trading fees are 0.2% for taker trades and 0.2% for maker trades on spot. The site median taker fee is 0.2%, so HTX sits near the middle of the market, and above the 0% at ActivTrades.
How many coins can I trade on HTX?+
HTX lists 700 coins, with BTC, ETH and XRP among the assets it promotes. That puts it well above the 62 median across the brands on the site and ranks it 17 out of 172 on listings.
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