Sharp Exchange

Last reviewed and verified: September 2026

Sharp Exchange launched in September 2024 as a betting exchange built around Betfair-powered markets. While the underlying market model is familiar, the platform introduces its own trading environment, fee structure and feature set. It is positioned as a Betfair alternative rather than a traditional bookmaker.

Below, we provide an in-depth review of Sharp Exchange, covering the platform and its key characteristics in detail.

Access to Sharp Exchange

An account with Sharp Exchange can only be created by opening an account with one of the brokers (direct registration is not possible). Once the account has been created, you can select the exchange as one of the options available from the agents and obtain a private Sharp Exchange account. You can do this immediately or at a later time from the control panel in your brokerage account.

Sharp Exchange is currently available at the two brokers mentioned above, Madmarket and BetInAsia. In both cases, Sharp is configured in exactly the same way. You are anonymous to Sharp Exchange, so you can have two accounts on this exchange through both brokers (if you need to). If this white label exchange powered by Betfair appears at other bet brokers, you will find out on this page in the future.

Sharp Exchange Commission

Sharp Exchange charges a commission only on winning bets. The current standard rate is 3% of the winnings; no commission is charged on losing bets. The commission rate is the same for both brokers offering access to this exchange.

Sharp Exchange does not apply a Premium Charge – an additional fee that some exchanges may impose on their most active and profitable players. This means that, under the current terms, the commission rate does not increase with the player’s profits or level of activity.

Betting Markets

Sharp Exchange offers both pre-match and in-play betting. Users can place classic Back bets that is, bet on a specific outcome and Lay bets that is, bet against a specific outcome.

The current offering includes over 20 sports. These include, among others: soccer, tennis, basketball, baseball, golf, horse racing, rugby, boxing, MMA/UFC, esports, cycling, darts, badminton, handball, motorsports, American football, ice hockey, and greyhound racing.
Some markets for non-sports events are also available.

Within each event, you can find popular market types such as 1X2, Asian Handicap, Over/Under, and Both Teams to Score, though the exact number of available markets depends on the specific event.

Sharp Exchange also supports Cash Out, and according to current information from MadMarket, Partial Cash Out and Auto Cash Out are also available. This allows you to close all or part of an open position before the event ends, if the feature is available on a given market.

As a result, Sharp Exchange can be used not only for single Back or Lay bets, but also for actively managing your position as odds fluctuate.

Liquidity and Odds

Sharp Exchange uses Betfair-based markets, allowing it to offer a wide selection of Back and Lay odds and high liquidity on the most popular sporting events. The available liquidity is displayed directly next to each odds line, so you can check how much of your bet can be matched at the selected price before placing it.

Odds and available liquidity may vary depending on the event and market. Naturally, the highest activity occurs on popular competitions and events, while less popular markets may offer significantly lower available amounts.

Sharp Exchange also allows you to use Trading View, which presents the market in a more advanced format and lets you observe its depth for Back and Lay odds. This feature uses the same markets and prices as the standard Sharp Exchange interface.

Video Overview

See how Sharp Exchange works in practice in the video overview below, published by BetInAsia.

Sharp Exchange FAQ

Are winning players limited?

Unlike traditional bookmakers, Sharp Exchange operates as a betting exchange, so profitable players are not typically restricted simply because they win. In practice, the size of a bet is primarily determined by the liquidity available at a given price rather than by an individual stake limit imposed on a successful player.

Is Sharp Exchange available worldwide?

Sharp Exchange is available in most locations, but some country restrictions apply. Availability depends on the broker used to access the exchange, so users should check the list of restricted countries in our individual broker reviews before registering.

What payment methods are available?

Deposits and withdrawals are handled by the broker providing access to the exchange rather than by Sharp Exchange itself. Available methods depend on the broker, but include cryptocurrencies, e-wallets and bank transfers. The minimum deposit is currently €50 with both available brokers.

Is it similar to Orbit Exchange?

Sharp Exchange is a direct alternative to Orbit Exchange and works in a very similar way. Both provide Betfair-based markets and support Back and Lay betting through betting brokers. The main differences are their commission structures, interfaces and some additional features.

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