Centralized Exchange

Crypto-to-crypto exchanges remain a critical part of the blockchain sector. These platforms help regular users exchange one kind of digital asset for another based on the given assets' market value. Since the earliest days of the crypto market, there has been a demand for these services. Nowadays, there are various crypto-to-crypto exchange protocols in the market.  Centralized Exchanges (CEXx) Centralized exchanges (CEXs) are the most popular type of crypto-to-crypto exchange. These platforms allow users to load their funds onto network…

Centralized exchanges are the most popular type of exchange in the market today. These exchanges differ from DEX (decentralized exchanges) because a centralized firm runs them. In most instances, centralized exchanges are custodial. You must load your funds onto the exchange's network wallet to trade your digital assets. Many investors prefer centralized exchanges over other options because they can be regulated and offer insurance services. Bitfinex Bitfinex has been a major contender in the market since December 2012. As one…

Cryptocurrency exchanges arose from the need to trade digital currencies, just like in forex trading. If one wishes to change hard currency into digital currency, they use crypto exchanges to acquire such assets as bitcoin stored in digital wallets.  Types of Crypto Exchanges However, despite their unprecedented growth and market infiltration, cryptocurrencies cannot replace conventional platforms. This necessitated a look into how physical platforms could be incorporated with cryptocurrencies. Thus, centralized and decentralized exchanges emerged.  Centralized exchanges (CEX) Centralized exchanges…

How is trading cryptocurrencies different from other assets like fiat currency, stocks, or bonds? There are quite a few distinctions, but the main difference is that cryptocurrencies have their trading exchanges, either centralized or decentralized. In recent years, cryptocurrencies have grown in popularity and adoption. They offer cheap, borderless ways of sending and receiving money and new investment opportunities. Additionally, many people migrate to cryptocurrencies as stores of value to protect their wealth from individual and collective government inflation. This…

Recently, Coinbase carried out a research calling Bitcoin a blue-chip asset. It was reported that its position as a blue-chip asset is still undisputed and there is a trend where bull markets exhibit rising traction among alternative assets. The report says this may be due to several reasons, but majorly has to do with psychology. Investors seem more willing to consider altcoins during bull runs, like the time the market dominance of Bitcoin declined beneath 30 percent on Coinbase during…