Working with crypto exchanges has been the biggest headache of my trading career. I still can’t understand why every platform insists on creating its own bespoke trading terminal. I wasted so much time learning these "amazing" interfaces. At least they finally standardized on TradingView charts—small mercy.

I only use exchanges for spot purchases. But for speculation? Forex brokers win. Here’s why:

• Same terminal everywhere: All brokers use MetaTrader.
• Leverage: Available on brokers, banned on exchanges.
• Automation: Ready-made trading robots and I can build my own in MQL.

Crypto exchanges? They’re like a broken elevator—complicated, frustrating, and you’re better off taking the stairs.