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Centralized (CEX) and Decentralized Exchanges (DEX): Trends 2025

The year 2025 continues to witness the coexistence and competition between two dominant cryptocurrency exchange models: Centralized (CEX) and Decentralized (DEX). CEX, with major names like Binance and Coinbase, remains the popular choice for new users due to its user-friendly interface, high liquidity, and customer support. However, centralization also comes with security risks (e.g., hacks), asset control issues, and oversight by regulatory bodies.

In contrast, DEXs like Uniswap and PancakeSwap are increasingly attracting users seeking autonomy and privacy. They eliminate intermediaries, allowing direct transactions between wallets and minimizing counterparty risks. However, DEXs are often more complex for newcomers, may face liquidity issues for less popular assets, and gas fees can sometimes be volatile.

The trend for 2025 indicates that CEX is striving to improve security and compliance.