Entering referral code p55577 during HTX registration activates a permanent 20% trading fee discount on spot and futures trading, and unlocks eligibility for up to 1,200 USDT in welcome bonuses through the HTX Rewards Center.

The code must be entered at sign-up. It cannot be applied to an existing account.

Holding or using the HTX native token ($HTX) or TRX to pay fees adds a further 25% spot and 5% futures discount on top of the referral code reduction — stacking to a significantly lower effective rate for active holders.

The welcome bonus is earned progressively through the Beginner Task system in the Rewards Center:

Phase 1 — up to 600 USDT (unlocked by completing starter tasks):

Phase 2 — up to an additional 600 USDT (available within 30 days of registration):

Futures trial bonus funds cover trading costs — fees, funding, and position losses — in the USDT-M futures market. They are not directly withdrawable but all profits generated are fully withdrawable.

HTX was founded in 2013 as Huobi — one of the oldest crypto exchanges in existence — and rebranded to HTX in 2023. The name combines Huobi, Tron, and eXchange, reflecting the exchange's close association with the Tron ecosystem. It is headquartered in the Seychelles and serves over 47 million users across more than 130 countries.

HTX built its reputation on one core advantage: early listings. The exchange consistently lists memecoins and newly launched altcoins weeks or months before they appear on regulated Western platforms like Coinbase or Kraken. Traders who track new token launches and want early price discovery use HTX for its 700+ asset catalog and deep order book liquidity — which ranked fourth-highest among 43 tracked exchanges in a 2024 benchmark.

700+ cryptocurrencies, 900+ trading pairs — one of the broadest asset selections of any major exchange, with a focus on early-stage and high-volume altcoins.

Perpetual and Quarterly Futures — USDT-margined and coin-margined contracts with up to 125x leverage. Both perpetual and quarterly delivery contracts available.

SmartEarn — earns interest on BTC, ETH, and USDT held in the USDT-M futures account with no lock-up period. Passive yield on idle margin without moving funds to a separate product.

Launchpool — stake HTX, TRX, or other tokens to earn newly launched project tokens before they list on spot markets.

Copy Trading — automatically replicate the positions of verified traders with configurable risk settings.

Trading Bots — automated strategies including grid bots, DCA bots, and futures bots built directly into the platform.

P2P Trading — peer-to-peer marketplace with 59+ local payment methods across 130+ countries. Zero commission on P2P transactions. Primary fiat on-ramp for most regions.

Proof of Reserves — HTX publishes regular Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves audits, providing verifiable transparency that user assets are held 1:1.

iToken Wallet — HTX's multi-chain Web3 wallet supporting 30+ blockchains, enabling DeFi access from within the HTX ecosystem.

No direct fiat deposits — HTX does not support bank transfers or card deposits to a standard account. Fiat entry is through the P2P marketplace. Traders who need instant fiat on-ramps may find this inconvenient compared to exchanges with integrated payment processors.

Regulatory warnings — HTX operates without authorization in the UK, Austria, and Spain. The UK's FCA took legal action against HTX in February 2026 over alleged illegal financial promotions. Users in these jurisdictions lack the regulatory protections available on licensed local exchanges. HTX is also not available in the US, China, Singapore, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, or Cuba.

Security history — HTX experienced an $87 million hack on its HECO Chain network in November 2023. HTX discontinued the HECO Chain in January 2025. The core exchange has not suffered a confirmed breach since 2013, but the 2023 incident is relevant context for assessing platform risk.

Derivatives restrictions — futures and margin trading are not available in Taiwan, Israel, Iraq, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Spain, and the UK.

Can the referral code be entered after registration? No — it must be entered during the initial sign-up process.

Is KYC mandatory? KYC is optional for basic trading. Without verification, daily withdrawal is capped at 5 BTC. Level 2 KYC (passport scan) raises the limit to 200 BTC and unlocks margin trading, OTC, and P2P services.

Does the 20% discount stack with HTX token discounts? Yes — the referral discount and the HTX/TRX token fee payment discount apply together.

What is SmartEarn? A yield product that earns interest on BTC, ETH, and USDT held in the futures account margin — no lock-up, no separate staking step required.

Is HTX the same as Huobi? Yes — HTX is the rebranded name for Huobi Global as of 2023. The exchange has operated continuously since 2013 under the same ownership and infrastructure.

Cryptocurrency trading involves significant risk of loss. HTX is not available in all jurisdictions including the US, UK, and EU member states. This article is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.