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The best crypto exchanges

Crypto Exchanges allow you to buy at the best market rate cryptocurrency using conventional payment methods like by bank transfer or credit card.

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Ease of use

If you’re a crypto-trading beginner, look for a platform with a simple and straightforward interface. A good exchange starts simple, and hides complex features for advanced traders in the settings.

Payment methods

Make sure your exchange has deposit and withdrawal options that work for you, and remember to check the fees associated with different methods. Bank deposits are always the most inexpensive method, PayPal and credit cards are faster but more expensive.

Liquidity

The level of liquidity on an exchange affects the ease and speed with which you can complete trades. If there's a high level of liquidity – in other words, if the exchange has a high trading volume – then trades should be completed quickly and easily.

Fees

From deposit through to trading and then withdrawing funds, how much will it cost you to buy and sell crypto on each platform from start to finish? Good exchanges are transparent about their fees.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Crypto exchanges are marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers. They provide an easy option for new users to buy crypto with conventional payment methods like credit card or bank transfer.

Cryptocurrency exchanges hold user funds in two types of wallets: hot wallets and cold wallets. Hot wallets are connected to the internet so they are more exposed to hackers who can break into the servers of that exchange. That’s why most exchanges hold the majority of user funds in cold wallets, which are not connected to the internet. Often the keys to the cold wallets are split between multiple senior staff members of the exchange who all have to approve a transaction before funds can leave the exchange.

Yes, after you’ve bought crypto you can also leave it on the exchange for them to keep it under custody. This means you’re not in full control though. You can also transfer the crypto out of the exchange to any other wallet.

In most Western countries cryptocurrency exchanges need some sort of licenses to operate. In the US it is common for exchanges to register with FINCEN and apply for a money transmitter license while in Europe, exchanges frequently need a brokerage license. This is why users need to identify themselves upon registering with an exchange. Furthermore, they often need to have a crypto custody license.

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