What is a cryptocurrency exchange? Cryptocurrency exchanges are websites where you can buy, sell or exchange cryptocurrencies for other digital currency or traditional currency like US dollars or Euro. For those that want to trade professionally and have access to fancy trading tools, you will likely need to use an exchange that requires you to verify your ID and open an account. If you just want to make the occasional, straightforward trade, there are also platforms that you can use that do not require an account. Types of exchanges • Trading Platforms – These are websites that connect buyers and sellers and take a fee from each transaction. • Direct Trading – These platforms offer direct person to person trading where individuals from different countries can exchange currency. Direct trading exchanges don’t have a fixed market price; instead, each seller sets their own exchange rate. • Brokers – These are websites that anyone can visit to buy cryptocurre