🏦 Where to Buy & Sell Crypto
From centralized exchanges to decentralized swaps — here’s how to enter and exit the crypto market safely.
🏛️ Centralized Exchanges (CEX)
These are traditional-style platforms that handle custody and matching orders. They’re beginner-friendly and support fiat.
- Binance — largest by volume, wide selection
- Coinbase — great for US users, regulated
- Bybit / OKX — trading-focused platforms with advanced features
🔄 Decentralized Exchanges (DEX)
DEXs let you swap directly from your wallet without registration or middlemen. You stay in full control.
- Uniswap — top Ethereum-based DEX
- PancakeSwap — BNB Chain DEX
- 1inch — aggregator across multiple DEXs
⚖️ How to choose the right platform
- For beginners: start with a CEX for fiat onramps
- For privacy: use a DEX with your wallet
- Always check fees, KYC requirements, and security
🔐 Safety reminders
- Enable 2FA and withdrawal whitelists
- Don’t leave large funds on exchanges
- Use only official links — watch out for phishing clones