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Is HTX safe? What the official record shows — and what it does not
We do not score safety. This report lists what HTX’s official sources show, how that compares with 20 exchanges, and what we could not confirm.
Published byGrace Hsu
Data reviewed byJason Lee About us → Key takeaways
- HTX’s proof-of-reserves report for September 2026 shows reserve ratios of BTC 104%, ETH 102%. No third-party auditor is named, so the figures are the exchange’s own disclosure.
- HTX runs the HTX Security Reserve. It holds 20,000 BTC.
- KYC: identity verification is mandatory.
- Security incidents: 1 recorded (2023).
01Reserves: BTC 104% · ETH 102%
HTX’s proof-of-reserves report for September 2026 shows reserve ratios of BTC 104%, ETH 102%. It covers 8 assets. Reports are published monthly.
Users can check that their own balance is included with a Merkle-tree tool. No third-party auditor is named, so the figures are the exchange’s own disclosure.
A ratio above 100% means the reported reserves exceed the reported user balances for the covered assets. It is a snapshot published by the exchange itself.
Source: HTX
02Protection fund: 20,000 BTC
HTX runs the HTX Security Reserve. It holds 20,000 BTC.
Source: HTX
03How HTX compares
Proof of reserves does not set HTX apart: all 16 exchanges with confirmed data publish one. A user protection fund is recorded at 16 of 17.
| Item | HTX | Across 20 exchanges |
|---|---|---|
| Proof of reserves | Yes | 16 of 16 confirmed |
| User protection fund | Yes | 16 of 17 confirmed |
| Licenses & registrations | Not confirmed | Median 2 (17 confirmed) |
| KYC required | Yes | 17 of 20 confirmed |
| Recorded security incidents | 1 | Median 1 (10 confirmed) |
Source: CEX Compare, from official exchange sources (checked 2026-10-28) · Share of the 20 exchanges on this site with a confirmed value. No weighting and no overall verdict — see methodology.
04What we could not confirm
- An independent auditor for the reserve report — none is named.
Figures checked 2026-10-06
05Fees in context
HTX’s base spot taker fee is 0.200% — 13 of 20 exchanges charge less and 1 charge the same. Its futures taker fee is 0.060%, with 12 of 17 charging less.
Spot taker
20 of 20 confirmedFutures taker
17 of 20 confirmedSource: CEX Compare, from official exchange sources (checked 2026-10-28)
Frequently asked questions
Does HTX have proof of reserves?
HTX’s proof-of-reserves report for September 2026 shows reserve ratios of BTC 104%, ETH 102%.
Does HTX have a user protection fund?
HTX runs the HTX Security Reserve. It holds 20,000 BTC.
Does HTX require KYC?
Yes. HTX requires identity verification (KYC) before trading.
Every answer is generated from the values above and their official sources — nothing is added that the data does not show.
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About this report
This report is built only from the verified figures on this site. Every number links to an official source, and the data is reviewed by Jason Lee. It is information, not investment advice. About us →