Frequently Asked Questions

In the stock spot ranking, sort by "number of real securities" in descending order; the platform with the highest number has the most comprehensive coverage, and check the "broker channel" column to confirm whether it supports compliant trading paths.

Click the header in the ranking to sort by score, positions, or transaction volume; the number of contracts, depth, and spread data for the two rows are displayed side by side, making differences clear without switching pages.

You can find the platform with the lowest cost by sorting in ascending order of spreads, verify large transaction slippage by checking the weighted depth ±2%, and then compare leverage ranges and Maker/Taker fees to comprehensively select the exchange with the best trading conditions.

It filters exchanges with more comprehensive information disclosure from four dimensions: transparency score, wealth potential performance, trading volume (24H), and overall score, supporting both spot and DEX (spot) views.

The Launchpad ranking (BETA) is a specialized ranking of various token issuance platforms (Launchpads), evaluating them based on business performance, market influence, and development stage, showcasing 30-day fees, revenue, DEX trading volume, growth, star projects, celebrity mentions, and stage performance (such as buybacks and deflationary destruction), supporting 24H/7D/30D switching.

Based on publicly available transaction and order book data, it displays scores, 24H transaction volume, market share, liquidity scores, active products, the number of real securities, and broker channel coverage, totaling 7 indicators.

It ranks and scores exchanges that support stock contract trading based on trading volume, open interest, spreads, depth, trading costs, and data collectability, discarding the sole focus on trading volume.

The platform opens data capabilities to ecosystem partners through APIs and has served over 220 well-known projects (according to the latest disclosure from RootData); specific access methods can be found on the API page.

You can go to the tokenized asset dashboard to view sector heat and individual asset details, read research reports on crypto TradFi and stock derivatives, or add assets to your watchlist to receive updates on changes.

It includes two independent rankings: the stock derivatives exchange ranking, which assesses the trading capabilities of stock contracts at various exchanges; and the stock spot exchange ranking, which measures the trading scale, liquidity, and product coverage of stock spots, with the ability to switch between the two.

The ranking is the first layer of screening for selecting a platform; before actual trading, you should also conduct small tests for deposits and withdrawals, confirm fee rules, and judge based on your own strategy.

No. The score reflects the trading capability and disclosure level at the time of data collection and does not constitute a guarantee of fund safety; users still need to control their exposure on a single platform.

It indicates that the platform has marked its broker channel capabilities, but some may note that "trading data not disclosed," which does not mean RootData has verified its actual transaction volume through broker channels.

The rankings are updated in real-time based on 24H transaction volume, positions, etc., and can change within a single day; references or data should be noted for their timing.

It indicates that the data for that item has not yet been collected or the exchange has not disclosed it; for example, some platforms may have empty positions or Maker/Taker fees, which does not mean they are free or without leverage.

The transparency report evaluates multidimensional data such as monthly comprehensive trading volume, reserves, coin listing performance, compliance, and information transparency, cross-validating liquidity and real trading activity.

It refers to the depth of orders within a 2% range above and below the mid-price in the order book, reflecting the real tradable scale after weighted calculation; the larger the value, the smaller the slippage for large transactions.

RootData directly collects first-hand data through the official APIs of exchanges and public market data sources, without relying on third-party service providers, and each indicator can be traced back individually.

First, use the stock business ranking to lock in one or two platforms with strong trading capabilities, then use the transparency ranking to verify their disclosure levels, avoiding extreme choices of "good depth but not trustworthy" or "trustworthy but poor depth."

In the transparency ranking, check the overall score of the target exchange and the two sub-scores for transparency and wealth potential; platforms with low scores should be approached with caution even if they have high trading volumes when depositing large amounts of funds.