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Often called centralized exchanges · CEXs
You open an account with a company that handles trades. Many offer ways to move between everyday money and crypto.
Understand who holds your crypto. When a provider holds your keys, you depend on that provider for access and withdrawals.
Includes decentralized exchanges · DEXs
You use a compatible wallet to interact with trading software. This group includes exchanges, tools that compare trading routes, and services that connect networks.
Understand what you are approving. Wallet access, token approvals, network fees, and software risks need careful attention.
Four practical questions to evaluate before selecting any exchange or trading service.
Check your country, state, and the exact service you want to use.
Compare trading fees, the quoted price, withdrawal charges, and network fees.
Check withdrawal options, supported networks, limits, and waiting periods.
Understand account security, wallet backups, and who can help if something goes wrong.
37 listings from our existing guide, shown in alphabetical order. Inclusion is for educational reference and does not imply endorsement, commercial ranking, or safety verification.
Compares decentralized trading routes to help users swap crypto tokens.
Availability: Some products, assets, and locations are restricted. Check the current rules for the feature you want to use.
Official availability guidanceSource checked . Rules can change.
A crypto exchange with buying, selling, and trading services.
Availability: Binance.com excludes U.S. users under its published eligibility rules. Binance.US is a separate service with its own state restrictions.
Official availability guidanceSource checked . Rules can change.
A separate U.S. crypto marketplace offering buying, selling, and trading.
Availability: Availability varies by state. Some supported states offer crypto-only services without USD deposits or bank linking.
Official availability guidanceSource checked . Rules can change.
A trading platform with crypto spot markets and other trading products.
Availability: Its customer agreement excludes U.S. and Canadian users. Other location and service restrictions also apply.
Official availability guidanceSource checked . Rules can change.
A crypto trading platform with exchange, funding, and institutional services.
Availability: Bitfinex does not allow U.S. persons, including U.S. citizens and residents, to use its platform. Other restrictions may apply.
Official availability guidanceSource checked . Rules can change.
A trading platform with crypto markets and copy-trading features.
Availability: The United States and Canada are among the countries excluded in its terms. Check the full current list before registering.
Official availability guidanceSource checked . Rules can change.
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