Coinbase is a global cryptocurrency exchange and financial platform founded in 2012. It provides users with a way to buy, sell, trade, store, and manage digital assets, supporting a broad range of cryptocurrencies and services for both individual and institutional users.

The platform offers spot trading through its standard and Advanced Trade products, with features including real-time order books, multiple order types, market charts, and access to both spot and derivatives markets in supported regions. Coinbase also provides staking, crypto transfers, custody, and other services connected to the broader onchain economy.

Coinbase places a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and security. Coinbase.com is a centralized, custodial exchange, meaning the platform holds and manages private keys for assets held in users' exchange accounts. Coinbase is also a publicly listed company in the United States.

Best for: Buying and selling crypto, spot trading, regulated-market access, institutional services, staking, and users looking for an established centralized exchange.