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Crypto Exchange Development Company

Build a fully secure, scalable, and compliant crypto exchange with 10+ years of blockchain engineering expertise

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since 2015

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Reason

Why Companies Hire a Crypto Exchange Development Company

Our company has been developing crypto exchanges of various types for over 10 years. We have made all sorts of mistakes and gained a lot of experience in launching centralized exchanges and integrating liquidity providers. This is the path that has allowed our team to now build platforms from small platforms to large-scale microservice projects.

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Compliance complexity (KYC/AML, licences)

Launching an exchange requires strict compliance with KYC/AML rules and country-specific licensing. Most businesses hire experts because a single mistake can block operations or trigger regulatory penalties.

Liquidity integration difficulty

Reliable liquidity isn’t plug-and-play. Companies need aggregated order books, LP connections, and market-making tools — something only specialized developers can implement correctly.

Security risks and audits

Exchanges are high-risk targets. Professional teams handle penetration tests, wallet security, MPC/cold storage, and ongoing audits to prevent hacks and fund loss.

Scalability under high-volume trading

A trading engine must handle thousands of orders per second without delays. Custom architecture and load balancing ensure stability during market spikes.

Time-to-market pressure

Most founders can’t afford long development cycles. A specialized company accelerates delivery with proven modules, ready integrations, and a streamlined workflow.

Maintenance and continuous upgrades

Crypto exchanges require constant updates — new tokens, security patches, compliance changes, and performance improvements. A specialized team ensures the platform stays reliable and competitive after launch.

Types

Types of Crypto Exchanges We Develop

Our team specializes in all types of trading platforms with cryptocurrency integration

01

Centralized Exchange

Development of centralized trading platforms with integration of liquidity providers and KYC/AML providers.

02

DEX Platform

Development of decentralized exchanges based on smart contracts and web 3.0 integration.

03

Hybrid Exchange

Developing exchanges that combine CEX and DEX functions for the optimal balance between capabilities and security.

04

P2P Exchange

Development of platforms for exchanging cryptocurrencies between two users and a flexible escrow system.

05

OTC Trading Platform

Development of platforms that allow for large-volume exchanges and do not affect the exchange price.

06

Margin / Futures Exchange

Development of additional modules for crypto exchanges that integrate into centralized or decentralized exchanges.

07

White-label Exchange

Merehead offers ready-made solutions for quickly launching your own crypto exchange with minimal costs and the ability to customize.

About

About Merehead as a Crypto Exchange Development Company

Merehead has 10+ years of experience in blockchain development. We primarily focus on trading platforms with cryptocurrency integration (CEX, DEX, P2P, OTC). Our expertise covers all types of centralized exchanges: spot trading, margin trading, futures and options trading.

Our leading experience indicates reliability and high expertise in the development of crypto exchanges. You can read our cases in detail:

Case Study: How We Built a Crypto Exchange with Own Token

Case Study: How We Built a Binary Options with Futures Trading

We use a modern approach to development that allows us to build monolithic and microservice architectures: Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis and multi-node blockchain infrastructure.

The team consists of developers, QA, DevOps, and analysts who have a good understanding of the structure and functions of all types of trading platforms. Taking into account all the features, we build projects that meet business goals and compete with leading projects in the world.

11

years on the market

133

completed projects

40+

development team

Step-by-Step

Development Process

Development requires clear steps that are coordinated with each other and organized by a reliable team

Discovery Architecture

Preparing architecture based on client needs, taking into account business goals.
Development time: 2 weeks

Core Trading Engine Development

Developing the platform core and key modules: order matching, order book and recent trade.
Development time: 3 weeks

Liquidity + KYC Iintegrations

Integrating a liquidity provider to ensure financial stability for any transactions.
Development time: 2 weeks

UX/UI Design and Prototype

The design team prepares the visual part of the project in Figma, taking into account the client's wishes.
Development time: 4 weeks

Wallet + Security Modules

Deploying crypto nodes for deposit and withdrawal functions and security against DDOS attacks.
Development time: 3 weeks

Deployment & post-launch support

Deploying the platform to work on real users and testing key security elements.
Development time: 2 weeks

Tech Stack

Tech Stack for Crypto Exchange Development

The stable operation of a crypto exchange depends on the technology stack and architecture that is laid at its base. The optimal technical stack is one that does not overload the software and works stably under load.

Backend, Core Architecture & High-Load

Node.js, Go, Rust, microservice architecture, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL. Emphasis on fast matching engine, real-time order processing, and stable chart operation.

Frontend & User Applications

React, Next.js, TypeScript, modular UI, real-time data updates via WebSockets. Convenient interface for trading, dashboards, mobile web versions.

Infrastructure, DevOps & Security

Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, autoscaling, Prometheus/Grafana, secrets management, event auditing. Security: MPC/HSMS integrations, cold/hot wallet architecture, anomaly monitoring. Cloudflare integration and configuration to prevent DDoS attacks.

Core of high-frequency system: Matching engine optimized for sub-millisecond execution.

Blockchain nodes: Multi-chain integration with own nodes (BTC, ETH, BNB, Polygon, Solana) for maximum reliability

Features

Enterprise-Grade Features of a Modern Crypto Exchange Platform

Built by a crypto exchange development company with real-world experience in spot, margin and derivatives trading platforms.

Advanced Trading Engine

Spot, Margin & Futures trading with low-latency matching engine. Full set of order types: Limit, Market, Stop-Loss. Real-time charts, order book & trade history. Built to handle high trading volumes without downtime.

Institutional-Level Security

MPC + hot/cold wallet architecture. Exchange-level private key protection. Anti-fraud system with anomaly detection. Regular penetration testing & security audits.

Deep Liquidity from Day One

Internal liquidity engine. Integration with top external liquidity providers. Aggregated order books. Automatic balance optimization.

Full Control & Risk Monitoring

User management, limits & fee configuration. Real-time risk monitoring dashboard. Transaction history & reporting. Multi-role system: Super Admin, Admin, Manager.

Compliance & KYC/AML

Integration: KYC/AML provides. Chainalysis / Elliptic integration. Verification: KYT monitoring.

Parameter	Merehead	Generic Agency
Experience in Crypto Exchange Development	7+ years of deep specialization in CEX, DEX, and OTC platforms	No dedicated focus on exchanges; general web/mobile experience
Trading Expertise	Team includes practicing traders and fintech analysts	No practical understanding of trading mechanics or market behavior
Knowledge of Trading Instruments	Full support for spot, margin, futures, liquidity tools, market-making, and risk engines	Limited functionality; lacks complex market logic
Completed Crypto Exchange Projects	30+ exchanges delivered across different markets and regions	0–2 projects at best; often no domain specialization
Ready-to-use Modules & Codebase	Production-proven modules: matching engine, liquidity, KYC/AML, wallets, admin panel	Builds everything from scratch — slower, more expensive, higher risk of errors
Development Speed	2–4 months faster thanks to existing architecture and optimized internal processes	Long delivery cycles; delays due to lack of ready infrastructure
Quality & Reliability	High-load architecture, top-tier security, and performance optimized for real trading	Average quality; insufficient scalability and security knowledge
Predictability of Results	Clear KPIs: TPS, latency, liquidity setup, and security benchmarks	Outcome is uncertain; no measurable performance standards

Compare

How We Compare to Other Crypto Exchange Development Companies

Merehead has been developing crypto exchanges for over 7 years and is one of the leading companies creating centralized and decentralized web 3.0 projects. Our main advantage is a reliable team of experts who understand the subject area and cryptocurrency trading well.

Our efficiency. With experience in over 30 crypto exchanges, we have prepared a well-organized code base for creating platforms based on ready-made scripts. This allows us to significantly speed up development by 2-4 months and ensure the highest quality result.

Our architecture allows for high security and easy scalability. The systems already include the ability to integrate an external liquidity provider, a financial balancing system, the integration of external and internal blockchain nodes, and a high-load trading infrastructure designed for peak volume conditions.

In the way that generic development companies write code, Merehead creates crypto exchanges that are secure, scalable, and ready for a real trading environment.

Cost

Cost of Crypto Exchange Development

The cost of a crypto exchange primarily depends on the trading modules (spot, margin, futures, options). These are the most complex and large components in development that can significantly affect the platform budget.

It is worth noting that the cost:

Spot trading: $20,000 - $30,000

Margin trading: $30,000 - $50,000

Futures trading: $60,000 - $150,000

Options trading: $120,000 - $240,000

It is worth noting that these are conditional prices and they only show the average cost of development.

The exact price depends on whether you will have a liquidity provider, whether you will have a funds balancing system, whether you will have your own blockchain nodes, how many blockchain nodes, whether there will be integration of KYT and AML.

These are just some of the issues that can change the price of development both to a lesser or greater extent. You can contact our expert to coordinate all your wishes or consult about the development.

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FAQ

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Answers to the most frequently asked questions from our clients

The cost of a small cryptocurrency exchange is $20,000-$30,000 and depends on the features that need to be integrated. A mid-level platform that includes spot trading and margin trading will cost $40,000 - $50,000. More complex platforms start at $80,000.

Development takes from 2 months for a small cryptocurrency exchange. A mid-level platform takes 2-3 months. Complex platforms can be developed within 4-8 months.

Yes, we have experience in integrating various external liquidity providers with automatic balancing systems for optimal use of financial opportunities.

Yes, our company has experience in developing crypto exchanges according to international standards, including FinCEN, SEC and CFTC.

Our company offers a white label offering that includes all types of trading (spot, margin, futures, options). Fast deployment and launch of the platform under your brand will significantly save time and money.

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Case study

Featured Crypto Exchange Case Study

Development of a crypto exchange with spot and margin trading based on microservice architecture using experience in similar projects.

Challenge

Key goal was to build a spot and margin crypto exchange that would handle high-frequency trading with integration of external liquidity. The platform should be scalable and have its own token.

Technical features

The team developed a "lightweight" script that performed order matching with low latency. Thus, the platform can withstand high load. The balancing system that was added allowed for more economical distribution of finances within the platform. Logs, monitoring and risk control are audit-ready.

Solution

Merehead developed a technically lightweight matching mechanism designed to process orders in real time. Our team integrated an external liquidity provider for stable operation.

Considering the number of features and future plans, it was decided to build on the basis of microservices architecture. This allows for rapid scaling and integration of cold and hot crypto wallets.

Result

Our crypto exchange was built in 5 months. The platform is stable and used by real traders even in times of high volatility.

Why this case is important

This project demonstrates Merehead ability to build a real blockchain-based trading infrastructure with a focus on performance, security, and long-term scalability. You can read our full case study.