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Crypto exchanges · Beginner flow
Everything you need to know
before your first trade
Three things every beginner should understand about crypto exchanges.
What is an exchange?
A marketplace where you buy, sell, and trade digital assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of altcoins.
Learn more →CEX vs DEX
Centralized exchanges are run by companies. Decentralized exchanges run on smart contracts. Each has trade-offs.
Compare types →Fees and security
Maker, taker, and withdrawal fees vary wildly by platform. Security practices like 2FA and cold storage matter just as much.
View fee table →Education · Deeper dive
How crypto exchanges
actually work
Understanding the mechanics — order books, liquidity pools, matching engines, and settlement — helps you trade smarter.
01
You place an order
A buy or sell order submitted specifying asset, quantity, and price type — market or limit.
02
Order book matching
The matching engine pairs your order against opposing orders in real time — usually milliseconds.
03
Trade executes
Once matched, the trade executes at the agreed price. Fees are deducted depending on order type.
04
Settlement & custody
Assets move to your exchange wallet. On CEXs this is custodial — you don't hold keys until you withdraw.
Order books
Makers vs takers — why it changes your fee
Makers add liquidity with limit orders. Takers remove liquidity with market orders. Exchanges reward makers with lower fees — sometimes zero.
Liquidity
Why liquidity determines the price you actually get
Low liquidity = wide spreads = you pay more than listed price. High-volume exchanges have tighter spreads that save money on every trade.
Security
Hot vs cold wallets — where your funds actually live
Most exchanges hold funds in cold storage offline. Only a small float stays in hot wallets. "Not your keys, not your coins."
Slippage
Why large orders move the market
Large market orders can exhaust available liquidity causing slippage — difference between expected and actual execution price. Use limit orders to avoid this.
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How to choose the right
exchange for your needs
Not all exchanges are equal. Fees, security, asset selection, and jurisdiction all affect which platform is right for you.