Trading Volume (24h)
¥4,467,112,637.75
5,673 BTC
About Poloniex
What Is Poloniex?
Poloniex is a global centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) founded by Justin Sun, creator of Tron (TRX). The platform offers:
- Spot trading
- Margin trading (up to 2.5x leverage)
- Futures & perpetual contracts (up to 100x leverage)
- P2P lending
- Staking
- 350+ cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, USDT, TRX, SOL, and DOGE.
Poloniex supports fiat purchases via bank transfers, credit/debit cards, and Apple Pay. It also features an insurance fund and an educational hub (Poloniex Learn) for market guides and news.
Who Founded Poloniex?
- Founder: Tristan D’Agosta (aka Busoni), a musician-turned-programmer who launched Poloniex in 2014.
- 2018: Acquired by Circle (a fintech firm) for $400M.
- 2019: Became independent after Justin Sun’s acquisition.
Where Is Poloniex Located?
Originally based in Delaware, USA, Poloniex is now unavailable in the U.S. due to regulatory restrictions.
Restricted Countries
Poloniex restricts access in:
- United States
- Iran
- North Korea
- Syria
- Sudan
- Cuba
Supported Currencies
Poloniex lists 350+ cryptocurrencies and 200+ trading pairs, including:
| Coin | Symbol |
|------|--------|
| Bitcoin | BTC |
| Ethereum | ETH |
| Tether | USDT |
| Tron | TRX |
| Solana | SOL |
Fee Structure
Poloniex uses a maker-taker model:
- Maker fee: 0.01%
- Taker fee: 0.075%
Fees decrease for high-volume traders (starting at 0.155%).
Wallet Balances (Top Holdings)
| Token | Balance | Price | Value |
|-------|---------|-------|-------|
| TRX | 69,874,512.74 | ¥2.05 | ¥143,301,481.18 |
| USDT | 8,790,138.83 | ¥7.16 | ¥63,001,124.72 |
| BTC | 18.95 | ¥786,308.44 | ¥14,900,545 |
Only wallets with >$500,000 balances shown.
Markets Overview
Top 50 Trading Pairs
| # | Coin | Pair | Price | 24h Volume |
|---|------|------|-------|------------|
| 1 | Bitcoin | BTC/USDT | ¥786,304.84 | ¥1.29B |
| 2 | Ethereum | ETH/USDT | ¥18,608.61 | ¥302M |
| 3 | XRP | XRP/USDT | ¥16.31 | ¥260M |
| 4 | Sui | SUI/USDT | ¥21.83 | ¥172M |
| 5 | Aave | AAVE/USDT | ¥2,015.08 | ¥153M |
(Full table in original content.)
FAQ
1. Is Poloniex safe?
Yes, it offers cold storage, 2FA, and an insurance fund. However, it’s not available in the U.S.
2. What’s the minimum deposit?
No minimum for crypto deposits. Fiat minimums vary by payment method.
3. Does Poloniex have a mobile app?
Yes, for iOS and Android.
4. How do I contact Poloniex support?
Via live chat or Twitter (@Poloniex).