Projects apply for a Bithumb listing only through Bithumb’s official listing system at listing.bithumb.com; Bithumb says it receives listing documents only there and does not ask for any fee, price or toll in exchange for a listing. Official listing communication runs through the listing system and [email protected]. Requests to send documents via Google Forms or other email addresses are a warning sign, and Bithumb runs a scam-report page at listing.bithumb.com/scam.
Key takeaways
- Apply only at listing.bithumb.com; Bithumb receives documents nowhere else.
- Bithumb says it does not ask for any fee for listing.
- Official channels: the listing system and [email protected]; sender addresses can be spoofed.
- Report impersonators at listing.bithumb.com/scam.
Bithumb listing at a glance
| Question | What Bithumb says |
|---|---|
| Where to apply | listing.bithumb.com (listing system) only |
| Listing fee | None: Bithumb does not ask for any fee, price or toll |
| Official contact | Listing system and [email protected] |
| Documents by Google Forms or other email | Treat as suspicious |
| Scam reports | listing.bithumb.com/scam |
| Timeline | Not stated |
Bithumb listing requirements
Bithumb’s public notice covers how to apply rather than its evaluation criteria. Prepare the standard due-diligence set every major exchange reviews: team identity, product and traction, tokenomics with vesting, smart-contract audits, legal position in Korea and your main markets, and a liquidity plan. Our listing requirements comparison lists what other exchanges publish, which is a good proxy.
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Bithumb listing cost
Bithumb states it charges no listing fee. Budget instead for audits, legal opinions, documentation and day-one liquidity. See CEX listing fees.
Step-by-step: applying to Bithumb
- Prepare documents and audits; have a Korean-market legal view if you can.
- Register and apply at listing.bithumb.com from the project team.
- Communicate only through the listing system and [email protected].
- Plan liquidity for KRW pairs before trading opens; talk to a market maker early.
Impersonation risk
Bithumb warned in 2023 that people were impersonating Bithumb staff to offer listings or ask for payment, including with forged sender addresses. Never pay anyone for a Bithumb listing and report approaches at listing.bithumb.com/scam. See listing scams and fake agents.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bithumb charge a listing fee?
Bithumb says it does not ask for any kind of fee, price or toll for listing (official notice, 19 July 2023).
Where do I apply to list on Bithumb?
Through Bithumb’s listing system at listing.bithumb.com. Bithumb says it receives listing documents only through that system.
Bithumb contacted us first. Is that real?
Bithumb says it sometimes contacts projects through their public channels, but will then ask you to apply through the listing system and communicate there. If an email from [email protected] looks suspicious, do not reply; write to that address directly or use the scam-report page.
How long does a Bithumb listing take?
Bithumb’s notice does not state a timeline.
Sources
- Bithumb notice: listing impersonation warning and how to apply (19 Jul 2023, Korean and English)
- Bithumb listing system
Last reviewed 12 November 2026. Exchange and platform policies change; always confirm on the official page before acting.