Bittrex alternatives
- Status
- Shut down
- Alternatives
- 3
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Bittrex has shut down
Bittrex has shut down. Filed Chapter 11 on May 8, 2023; the US platform closed at the end of 2023, and Bittrex Global wound down with disputes over customer assets continuing into 2026. The 3 exchanges below are where its users went, in the order our review lists them: Kraken, Coinbase and CEX.IO.
Bittrex no longer operates, so nothing on this page is an invitation to deposit there.
Where those users went
In the order our review lists them. "In common" counts the countries where both the alternative and Bittrex rank in our guides.
Why each one
Kraken A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.
Coinbase The easiest US on-ramp for beginners, publicly listed, and legally in the clear since the SEC dropped its case.
CEX.IO A card-friendly exchange licensed across most of the US, but currently closed to deposits and trading in Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Bittrex?
Our review lists Kraken first, rated 4.7: A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing. It ranks in 127 of our country guides. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.
Which Bittrex alternative is available in the most countries?
CEX.IO, which ranks in 146 of our country guides. Kraken ranks in 127, Coinbase ranks in 62.
Why did Bittrex shut down?
Filed Chapter 11 on May 8, 2023; the US platform closed at the end of 2023, and Bittrex Global wound down with disputes over customer assets continuing into 2026.