What exchange did you start with as a beginner?
What exchange did you start with as a beginner?
I put some real money in last week. Bought about $400 BTC, half around 70k and the rest a bit lower. Not trying to trade, just wanted to start somewhere.
Honestly picking the exchange was harder than buying. One felt too complex, another had weird fee differences, and I kept worrying I’d accidentally open futures instead of spot.
I’m basically just looking for the best crypto exchange for beginners. Something simple, low fees, no overkill.
What did you guys start with? Did you stick with it or switch later?
Honestly, most of the big, regulated exchanges are perfectly fine to start with.
In my case, I use Kraken, but which one is “best” really depends on what you plan to do. If you’re trading frequently, then fees matter a lot and it’s worth comparing them. But if you’re just buying and holding for the mid/long term, I’d focus more on simplicity and ease of use.
For basic functionality (buying, holding, maybe occasional selling), they all do the job pretty well. I wouldn’t overthink it too much at the beginning—just pick a user-friendly one and get comfortable with it first.