HTX vs Margex

Overview

HTX HTX (formerly Huobi) is a major global cryptocurrency exchange with a long operating history since 2013, offering spot, futures, and margin trading and broad support for Solana-ecosystem tokens. It is... Margex Margex is a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange offering up to 100x leverage on Solana, with a standout zero-fee copy-trading feature. Founded in 2019, it reports 500,000+ users. Traders can mirror p...

Community Ratings

Margex is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for HTX (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

HTX uses a freemium model, while Margex is freemium. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.

Key Features

HTX offers 5 features including Major global exchange (formerly Huobi) since 2013, Spot, futures, and margin trading, Broad Solana-ecosystem token support, and 2 more. Margex counters with 5 features including Crypto derivatives exchange with up to 100x leverage, Zero-fee copy trading, Copy strategies from as little as $10, and 2 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.

Reliability & Health

We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. HTX currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Margex is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

Strengths

HTX's key strengths include wide token selection including solana assets, multiple trading modes plus earn, copy trading for following others. Margex stands out for zero-fee copy trading is a real differentiator, low entry barrier for strategy-following, established since 2019. On the flip side, HTX's weaknesses include centralized and custodial, while Margex's main drawback is up to 100x leverage carries severe liquidation risk.