New Delhi, July 15 -- Cryptocurrency trading has become mainstream enough that "which exchange should I use" is now a common first question for newcomers, right alongside "which coin should I buy." The answer isn't simple. Exchanges differ in the assets they list, the fees they charge, the tools built into their apps, and how they handle the security of customer funds. None of this makes one platform inherently superior to another, it depends on what a beginner actually needs on day one: a straightforward sign-up process, clear pricing, and confidence that their money is being looked after properly.

It's worth saying plainly that crypto remains a volatile, largely unregulated asset class in most jurisdictions. Prices can move sharply wit...