How to Use MEXC: Complete Beginner's Guide 2026

MEXC's trading interface follows the standard layout used by most professional exchanges. The main trading screen is divided into a price chart in the center, an order book on the right showing current buy and sell orders, recent trade history below the order book, and the order entry panel on the far right.

The top navigation bar provides access to all major platform sections: Spot, Futures, ETF, Copy Trading, Earn, and the Launchpad. The header also shows your account balance, notification bell, and profile menu. New users often find it helpful to start with the basic "Simple" trade mode before switching to the "Professional" mode with more advanced charting tools.

Familiarizing yourself with the interface before placing real trades is highly recommended. MEXC does not offer a demo trading mode, but you can observe market activity and test limit order placement with very small amounts as you learn.

One of MEXC's most user-friendly policies is that KYC (Know Your Customer) verification is not required for basic trading. Unverified accounts can access spot trading, futures, and most platform features. However, there are withdrawal limits for unverified accounts — typically 5 BTC equivalent per 24-hour period.

To increase your withdrawal limits and access fiat on-ramp features, you can complete KYC verification through the Security Center. Level 1 KYC requires a government ID and selfie. Level 2 adds address verification. The verification process typically takes 1-3 business days. Verified accounts receive higher withdrawal limits and access to MEXC's bank transfer deposit options in supported regions.

Note that certain high-risk jurisdictions may have additional restrictions regardless of KYC status. Always check whether MEXC is accessible in your country before depositing significant funds.

MEXC operates on a maker-taker fee model for spot trading. The maker fee is 0% — meaning limit orders that add liquidity to the order book are completely free. The taker fee is 0.01%, which applies to market orders and limit orders that match immediately against existing orders. This makes MEXC one of the cheapest exchanges globally for active spot trading.

For futures trading, the fees are equally competitive: 0% maker and 0.01% taker. There are also funding rates for perpetual contracts, which are periodic payments between long and short position holders. Funding rates vary based on market conditions and can be positive or negative.

Holding MX tokens (MEXC's native token) provides additional fee discounts. Withdrawal fees vary by cryptocurrency and network — always check the current fee schedule before withdrawing to avoid surprises. USDT withdrawal on the TRC20 network typically costs around $1.

With over 3,000 cryptocurrencies listed, finding the right coin on MEXC requires understanding how markets are organized. The main Spot market page groups coins by zone: Innovation Zone (newer, higher-risk listings), Main Zone (established coins), ETF Zone (leveraged token products), and Margin Zone (coins available for margin trading).

The search function is the fastest way to find specific coins. You can also filter by price performance, volume, and whether a coin is new. MEXC consistently lists new tokens earlier than most competitors — often within days of a project's token generation event. This makes it the preferred exchange for traders looking for early-stage altcoin opportunities.

Always research new listings carefully before trading. MEXC's early-listing policy means some projects are less established and carry higher risk. Use the project's official website and whitepaper to verify legitimacy before committing capital.

MEXC offers iOS and Android mobile apps that provide access to all core trading features. The mobile app supports spot trading, futures, copy trading, and the earn products. You can download the app directly from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, or scan the QR code on the MEXC website.

The mobile experience is reasonably smooth for most operations, though some advanced charting tools are better experienced on desktop. Push notifications can be configured for price alerts, order fills, and security events — keeping you informed while away from your computer.

For security, ensure you enable biometric authentication on the mobile app. Set up trade confirmation requirements for large orders. The app supports the same 2FA methods as the web platform, including Google Authenticator.