Coinbase

What sets Coinbase apart for me is the regulatory compliance. In a space full of questionable operations, they've obtained proper licenses and maintain high standards. Proof of reserves is published regularly. Trading is smooth and withdrawals to my cold wallet have always been fast.

I use Coinbase for trading altcoins alongside the majors. Their coin selection is extensive and they're usually quick to list trending tokens. The staking rewards program is a nice passive income feature. Trading fees are reasonable and decrease with volume. Good exchange overall.

As someone new to cryptocurrency, Coinbase made it incredibly easy to get started. The sign-up process was quick, identity verification took less than a day, and buying my first Bitcoin was straightforward. Their educational content helped me understand the basics. Still using them two years later.

If you're just looking to buy and hold crypto long-term, Coinbase is fine. The security gives me peace of mind. But for active trading, the interface isn't great - limited order types, basic charting, and higher fees compared to dedicated trading platforms. Use it for what it's good at.

Had a reasonable experience with Coinbase for months until my account was suddenly restricted without clear explanation. It took three weeks and dozens of support tickets to get it resolved. Apparently it was a routine compliance check but the lack of communication was unacceptable. My funds were inaccessible during this time.

I've been using Coinbase for about a year. It works well for basic buying and selling. The app is clean and easy to navigate. My main complaint is the fee structure - the spread on buy/sell is quite wide and there are additional fees on deposits. For frequent traders, costs add up.