If you want to learn the Crypto-Currency Exchange yourself and find the one that suits you the most, I advise paying attention to such characteristics as regulation and trust; the location of the exchange; The percent that the exchange takes from the transaction; liquidity.
There are many factors which should be followed in learning process. You should observe the market carefully and thoroughly. Do technical and fundamental analysis of the market on daily basis. Collect the data of the precious graphical record of bitcoin trading, ups and downs and the reasons of that bump and dump. After that you should try from small amount.