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KCEX

Founded 2021 Based in SC

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Best for users who want lighter onboarding, derivatives trading, and peer-to-peer transfers.

Summary

KCEX is a decentralized exchange, founded in 2021 and based in SC. It uses basic identity checks, does not list a fiat onramp, and does not disclose proof of reserves.

Quick snapshot

KYC
Basic
Fiat onramp
Not listed
Support
Twitter, Telegram,, Face Book, +1 more
Proof of reserves
Not disclosed
Base fees
Not listed

Brokerate score

93 / 100

The score reflects the published trust, fees, transparency, and support signals we could verify on this profile.

Founded
2021
HQ
SC
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Quick evaluation

A fast read on the main decision areas before the detailed profile sections.

Security

3 security controls are listed, including Two-factor authentication and Anti-phishing code.

Fees

Base maker and taker fees are not listed. Deposit and withdrawal fee policies are disclosed.

KYC & fiat

Basic KYC is listed, no fiat onramp is listed, and support is available via Twitter, Telegram,, Face Book, +1 more.

Transparency

No proof-of-reserves program is disclosed. No recent reserve report date is listed.

Pros

  • Support channels include Twitter, Telegram,, Face Book,, and Medium, Linkdin.
  • Derivatives markets are listed.
  • Exchange is currently active.

Cons

  • No proof of reserves is disclosed.
  • No fiat onramp is listed.
  • No 24/7 support is listed.

Full exchange details

Overview

Company profile

HQ country

SC

Founded 2021

KYC level

Basic

Fiat support

Not listed

Access & funding

Support channels

Twitter, Telegram,, Face Book,, and Medium, Linkdin

Hours not listed.

Proof of Reserves

Not disclosed

Fee snapshot

Not listed

Deposit and withdrawal policy disclosed.

Transparency

Proof of Reserves

Not disclosed

No proof-of-reserves program is disclosed in the profile.

Assets proof

Not disclosed

Last report

Not listed

Liabilities proof

Not disclosed

No named auditor or method disclosure is listed.

Security & trust

Account protection signals disclosed in the profile and the latest trust context we could verify.

Status
Active
Confidence
93/100

High-impact protections

2 of 4 higher-impact protections are listed, including Two-factor authentication and Anti-phishing code.

Listed

2/4

Two-factor authentication

Listed in the profile

Yes

Hardware 2FA

Not disclosed in the profile

No

Withdrawal whitelist

Not disclosed in the profile

No

Anti-phishing code

Listed in the profile

Yes

Additional checks

Session management
Yes
Bug bounty
No
Public pentest
No
Insurance disclosed
No

Fees & policies

Trading fee disclosure, tier schedules, and any related policy notes in the profile.

Base maker and taker fees are not listed.

3 fee policy notes are listed.

Fee policy details

Deposit fees policy

Crypto deposits: Free — KCEX does not charge fees on incoming cryptocurrency deposits. Users only pay the network (blockchain) gas/fee charged by the blockchain itself, not by KCEX. Fiat deposits: If available, KCEX may charge processing fees depending on the payment method (e.g., bank transfer or third-party payment provider fees). These fees are not fixed by the exchange, and users should check the specific method at the time of deposit.

Withdrawal fees policy

KCEX charges a fee on crypto withdrawals, which depends on the specific asset being withdrawn. These fees are typically fixed per currency (not percentage-based) and intended to cover blockchain network costs and service charges.

Fee notes

Deposit Fees No exchange fee on crypto deposits: KCEX does not charge any fee when you deposit cryptocurrencies. Only network fees apply: Users still pay standard blockchain miner/network fees — these fees are not set by KCEX. Fiat deposits (if available): May incur fees from payment processors or banks; these are third-party charges, not KCEX platform fees. Withdrawal Fees Fixed crypto withdrawal fees: KCEX charges fixed amounts per coin or token for withdrawals (e.g., 0.0005 BTC for Bitcoin). Not percentage-based: Fees are set in coin/token units, not as a percentage of the amount. Network fee included: The withdrawal fee typically includes the blockchain network cost plus the exchange service component. Varies by asset & network: Different blockchains (e.g., ERC-20 vs TRC-20) and assets have different fees. Subject to change: Fees may adjust due to network congestion or KCEX’s policy updates. Fiat withdrawals (if offered): May incur additional banking or third-party processor fees beyond the exchange’s base fee.

Incidents

Publicly documented incident history in our current dataset.

No publicly documented incidents found in our current dataset.

Absence of incidents in this dataset is not a guarantee of safety or uninterrupted operations.

Product context

Listed product coverage and short editorial background for deeper comparison.

Coverage

Spot trading Futures Perpetuals P2P

Background

KCEX is widely described across Trustpilot and various third-party review platforms as a high-risk cryptocurrency exchange with a predominantly negative user reputation. On Trustpilot, the exchange holds a very low rating (around 1–1.5 out of 5), with the vast majority of reviews...

Read full background

KCEX is widely described across Trustpilot and various third-party review platforms as a high-risk cryptocurrency exchange with a predominantly negative user reputation. On Trustpilot, the exchange holds a very low rating (around 1–1.5 out of 5), with the vast majority of reviews being one-star. The most frequent complaints involve frozen accounts, withdrawal delays or denials, “risk control” restrictions after profitable trades, and limited or unresponsive customer support. Several users also allege that bonuses or promotional rewards were revoked after meeting stated conditions. Scam-checking websites assign low trust scores and advise caution, while discussions on crypto forums and Reddit commonly warn about blocked funds and unclear compliance explanations. Although a small number of users report successful trading or withdrawals, the overall sentiment across independent sources is strongly negative, and many reviewers advise extreme caution before depositing funds.

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