Really? What other options are disappearing the US? Coinbase IS an option, as is Circle, Blockchain.info, Kraken, Xapo, Mycellium, the list goes on. This doesn't preclude the OP from getting onto a bitcoin exchange.
well, Bitfinex
dropped the US just todayBittrex "may not make all of the Services available in all markets and jurisdictions, and may restrict or prohibit use of all or a portion of the Services from certain states, territories, or jurisdictions (Restricted Locations). At this time, Restricted Locations include, but are not limited to, several U.S. states: AK, AR, CA, CT, FL, HI, ID, IA, KS, KT, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, PA, SD, TX, VT, VA, WA, WY, and PR. "
and Kraken recently dropped my state...for starters
As for Coinbase; it is the...worst...trading platform I have ever seen. The fees are high, over $50 every time you want to move a BTC, you can't set limit orders, you can't see the order book, you get to execute market orders and hope for the best...that's it.
Just pathetic in this day and age.