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CEX.IO vs Coinbase
By Jared McKinney
Updated January 9, 2019
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January 9, 2019

CEX.IO Review 2020 The most mature crypto exchange on the market. The user experience is fantastic. From design to functionality, Cex.io works as good as it looks. Currently, they only support a few currencies but they're actively polling their users to add new trading pairs.

9.5 OUT OF TEN

Pros Beautiful & Intuitive UI Buy Bitcoin with Credit/Debit Card Responsive Customer Support

Cons Few Currencies Low Trade Volume

Coinbase Review 2018 Coinbase is a stable, well-designed platform for buying and selling cryptocurrency. The founders have intentionally chosen stability over feature bloat. Long waiting periods for funding, few supported currencies and premium fees might deter some users but the overall experience is perfect for beginners.

9.2 OUT OF TEN

Pros Great UI $200M+ VC Funding Beginner Friendly

Cons 3-5 Day Holds Frequent Funding Delays Limited Currencies High Transfer Fees