#CEXvsDEX101

🔁 1. Where You Trade Matters

🏛️ CEX = Traditional Trading Environment

Like trading on a stock exchange.

All orders are processed off-chain (fast).

You trade using an account on the platform, not directly from your wallet.

Ideal for:

Scalping

Futures & leverage trading (e.g., 50x RVN/USDT)

Stop-loss, limit orders, etc.

🌐 DEX = On-Chain, Self-Custodial Trading

Trades are processed on the blockchain (slower).

You trade directly from your wallet (e.g., MetaMask).

Best for:

Spot trading

Early-access tokens (before CEX listings)

Passive trading or investing

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💰 2. How They Affect Your Strategy

Aspect CEX Trading DEX Trading

🔄 Speed Fast (off-chain order matching) Slower (blockchain confirmation needed)

🧮 Fees Trading & withdrawal fees Gas fees (can be high on Ethereum)

🔐 Control CEX holds your funds You hold everything (self-custody)

📈 Leverage Available Yes (e.g., 2x to 100x) Limited (some like dYdX offer leverage)