How to choose a crypto exchange
A crypto exchange is a platform where you buy, sell and swap cryptocurrencies, usually against euros, dollars or other coins. The right one depends less on the size of its catalogue than on where you live, what you will really pay and how easily you can take your coins back out.
Availability. Check that the platform serves residents of your country and which entity you would sign with. A website in your language does not guarantee eligibility.
Total cost. Compare trading fees, spread, deposit and withdrawal charges, not just the headline rate.
Security. Look for two-factor authentication, passkeys or security keys, and what the platform publishes about reserves and past incidents.
Funding. See which payment methods you can use, such as bank transfer or card, and whether new funds can be held for a while.
Withdrawals. Make sure you can send your coins to a wallet you control, and try a small amount first.
Our reviews
We review each platform from its documentation and public sources, and our articles say so: they are not a record of deposits or withdrawals made by our team. Start with our reviews of Binance, Coinbase, Kraken and KuCoin, then compare fees, safety and availability for your country.
To go further on safety, read our guide Bitcoin wallets and private keys.
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