{"id":"coinw","title":"CoinW","content":"**CoinW** is a [centralized cryptocurrency exchange](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cex-centralized-exchange) established in 2017. The platform provides a range of financial services for digital assets, including spot and futures trading, leveraged tokens, and earning products. As of an October 2025 company announcement, CoinW serves over 20 million users globally. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C) The exchange's ecosystem is supported by its native utility token, CoinW Token (CWT), an [ERC-20](https://iq.wiki/wiki/erc-20) token built on the [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) blockchain. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\n## History\n\nCoinW was founded in 2017, a date inferred from the company's celebration of its eighth anniversary in October 2025. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C) The main founder and CEO of the company is identified as [Mingguo Bai](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mingguo-bai). [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt) The exchange's official X (formerly Twitter) account was created in January 2019. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-kyIlpxCbeC7vbpDD)​\n\nOn August 3, 2019, the platform's native token, previously known as COINS, was rebranded to CoinW Token (CWT). This change was part of a strategic initiative to align the token more closely with the CoinW brand and ecosystem. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt) The company's privacy policy, updated to version 19 on May 18, 2023, indicates frequent updates since 2009, suggesting a longer operational history for the parent entity that predates the establishment of the CoinW exchange. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\nIn 2025, CoinW participated in the [TOKEN2049](https://iq.wiki/wiki/token2049) event in Singapore as part of its brand activities. On October 29, 2025, the company announced it had reached 20 million users and achieved trillions in cumulative trading volume. To commemorate its eighth anniversary, CoinW organized a \"World Marathon across eight cities.\" [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)​\n\n## Products and Services\n\nCoinW offers a suite of products and services for [cryptocurrency](https://iq.wiki/wiki/cryptocurrency) trading, investment, and management. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)​\n\n### Trading\n\n* Spot Trading: The platform provides a real-time market for buying and selling a wide range of cryptocurrencies, featuring advanced trading tools. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Futures Trading: CoinW offers cryptocurrency futures contracts, primarily USDT-margined, allowing users to speculate on the future price movements of digital assets. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Leveraged ETFs: The exchange provides Exchange-Traded Funds, also known as leveraged tokens, that are designed to offer magnified returns. The platform advertises these products with a feature of \"zero risk of liquidation.\" [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Copy Trading: This service allows users to automatically replicate the trading strategies of experienced traders on the platform. It is available for both spot and futures markets. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Trading Bots: An automated tool is available for users to execute predefined trading strategies 24/7. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* GPT-TradeAI: A feature that integrates artificial intelligence to assist users with their trading activities. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n\n### Specialized Platforms\n\n* GemW: A specialized section focused on the discovery and trading of meme coins and other tokens identified as having high potential. This affiliated platform has run promotions such as 0% fee trading. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C) [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-kyIlpxCbeC7vbpDD)\n* DeriW: A specialized platform linked from the main website, likely focused on derivatives trading. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* PropW: A proprietary trading platform offered to users. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n\n### Buying and Selling Cryptocurrency\n\n* P2P Trading: A peer-to-peer marketplace that facilitates the buying and selling of cryptocurrencies directly between users with 0% fees and support for various payment methods. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Quick Buy: An express service for rapid purchases of cryptocurrencies. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* OTC Desk: An Over-The-Counter service designed to facilitate large-volume trades for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* CoinW Card: A crypto card product offered as a new feature by the exchange. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n\n### Earning and Investment\n\n* CoinW Earn: A suite of financial products that allow users to earn passive income on their cryptocurrency holdings. This includes \"Simple Earn,\" a crypto savings product offering interest returns. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Auto-Invest: A feature enabling users to set up recurring cryptocurrency purchases, facilitating a dollar-cost averaging (DCA) strategy over time. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n* Launch X: The exchange's launchpad for new and emerging cryptocurrency projects. It hosts promotional events such as \"Lucky HODL\" and \"Launch Discount,\" which offer users opportunities to acquire new tokens at a reduced price. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)\n\n## CoinW Token (CWT)\n\nCoinW Token (CWT) is the native utility token of the CoinW exchange. It is a decentralized digital asset built on the [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) blockchain and compliant with the ERC-20 token standard. CWT functions as a core component of the exchange's ecosystem. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\n### Tokenomics\n\nThe maximum and total supply of CWT is capped at 25,000,000 tokens. Data on the circulating supply has not been publicly reported by major market data aggregators. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\nCoinW implements a continuous buyback and burn program for CWT. Through this mechanism, the exchange uses a portion of its platform revenue to repurchase CWT from the open market. These repurchased tokens are then permanently removed from circulation. The stated purpose of this program is to reduce the total supply of CWT over time, creating a deflationary effect intended to increase the token's scarcity. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\n### Technical Details\n\n* Blockchain: [Ethereum](https://iq.wiki/wiki/ethereum) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)\n* Token Standard: ERC-20 [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)\n* Contract Address: `0x901ea3606d567f9f1e964639d5cbb8659080be8a` [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)\n* Block Explorers: The token can be tracked on [Etherscan](https://iq.wiki/wiki/etherscan), Arkham, and Ethplorer. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)\n\n### Utility and Use Cases\n\nCWT provides several functions and benefits to holders within the CoinW ecosystem. These include its use for paying transaction fees, participating in platform governance by voting on proposals, and receiving rewards from airdrop campaigns or sub-tokens from ecosystem projects. The token can also be staked to earn yield and is used in the tokenization of real-world assets. Holding CWT may also grant users access to exclusive services and features on the exchange. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\n### Market Data\n\nCWT is primarily traded on the CoinW exchange, with the CWT/USDT pair being the most active market, accounting for nearly all of its reported trading volume. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq) [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\nAs of late 2025, market data aggregators reported the following historical price performance:\n\n* All-Time High: 1.30 on September 4, 2025. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)\n* All-Time Low: $0.02322, recorded on April 9, 2025. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)\n\n## Security and Compliance\n\nCoinW states that it employs \"top-tier security and comprehensive protection\" to safeguard user assets. The exchange has undergone third-party security assessments from the blockchain security firm [Hacken](https://iq.wiki/wiki/hacken), with an onboarding date of May 9, 2025. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)​\n\nTo proactively identify and resolve potential security flaws, CoinW runs a public bug bounty program in partnership with HackenProof. The program has been live since March 22, 2024, and offers a maximum reward of $2,000 for qualifying vulnerability disclosures. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-NfITC5wghYxkSawq)​\n\nThe platform also provides a \"CoinW Verify\" tool, which allows users to check the authenticity of official channels like domains and email addresses. To comply with local laws and regulations, CoinW enforces geographic restrictions on its services, notifying users in certain regions that their access may be limited. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)​\n\n## Corporate Affairs\n\n### Key People\n\n​[Mingguo Bai ](https://iq.wiki/wiki/mingguo-bai)is the main founder and CEO of CoinW. He is noted for having led the company, including the strategic rebranding of its native token in 2019. [\\[3\\]](#cite-id-qZ3ofa07IGeC40Wt)​\n\n### Partnerships\n\nCoinW lists partnerships and integrations with a number of entities in the cryptocurrency industry, including:\n\n* [CoinMarketCap](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinmarketcap)\n* [Coingecko](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coingecko)\n* HyperPay\n* HyperBC\n* MyToken\n* FMZQUANT\n* ETHFANS\n* [Coinweb](https://iq.wiki/wiki/coinweb)\n* CoinCarp\n* BITKAN\n* AiCoin\n\nThese collaborations are listed on the exchange's website. [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-EzAUuPgZtbSHJK3C)​\n\n## Educational and Support Resources\n\nCoinW provides several resources aimed at user education and support.\n\n* CoinW Academy: An educational portal with curated content to help users learn about cryptocurrency and trading strategies.\n* Novice Camp: A dedicated section designed to guide new users through the platform's features.\n* Live Streaming: The platform hosts live sessions with experts who discuss market trends and trading techniques.\n* Help Center: A repository of support articles and frequently asked questions.\n* APIs: The exchange provides API access for users who wish to engage in programmatic trading or integrate CoinW's services with their own applications.\n\nThe platform also runs community-building initiatives, including referral and affiliate plans that reward users for bringing in new customers, and the \"CoinW Builder\" program, a global recruitment initiative for community ambassadors. 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