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Your path: I've never bought crypto
See beginner-friendly exchanges
A ranked shortlist scored on easy KYC, low minimums, and support quality — not just fees.
View the rankingLearn the core terms
Look up words like KYC, spot, and wallet before you sign up, so account forms make sense.
Browse the glossaryGet a personalized match
Answer 5 quick questions and we filter exchanges by your country and comfort with KYC.
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Your path: I want the lowest fees
Calculate your real trading fees
Enter your order size and trading volume to see maker/taker fees in dollars, not just percent.
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A shortlist sorted by verified fee data from our Knowledge Graph, cheapest first.
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Put your top 2 picks side by side on fees, payment methods, and features before deciding.
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Your path: I already trade and want to switch exchanges
Browse all tracked exchanges
Every exchange we cover, with scores and coverage percentages so you know how verified each one is.
See all exchangesCompare your current exchange to a challenger
Line up fees, features, and country availability before you move funds.
Compare exchangesSize your first position on the new exchange
Work out position size from your account balance and risk tolerance before you trade.
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Your path: I care most about safety and regulation
Sort exchanges by score
Open the full list and sort by overall score to surface the highest-rated, most-verified exchanges first.
See all exchanges (sort by score)See how we grade security and regulation
Read exactly which criteria feed the score and how much of each exchange's data is verified.
Read the methodologyStart from the beginner-friendly shortlist
These picks already weigh security record and KYC alongside fees, so it's a safe starting point.
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Your path: I want to trade a specific coin
Look up your coin
Read a short, factual profile of the coin — what it is, and the risks specific to it.
Browse coinsCheck the live price
See current prices for the top 20 coins, updated roughly every minute.
View live pricesFind an exchange that lists it
Answer 5 quick questions and get exchange matches filtered by your country and preferences.
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Before you deposit
Verify the URL
Type the exchange's domain yourself or use our link — phishing clones of exchange login pages are common.
Enable 2FA before depositing
Turn on two-factor authentication (an app, not SMS if possible) before you send any funds.
Start with a small test deposit
Send a small amount first and confirm it arrives and you can withdraw it, before moving your full balance.
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