11-03-2020, 04:59 PM
Coinbase or Kraken for Cryptonoob?
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hello there. </p> <p>I've been lurking around this sub for a while in order to get a better sense of what crypto is about. It's something I've followed on and off for a number of years, but previously it seemed pretty hard to get into, and admittedly I didn't look into things in too much depth until now.</p> <p>A few months ago my fiance picked up some BTC on a friend's recommendation, so I subbed here to get more info for her (and me). </p> <p>After some consideration, I've decided to jump in too. As a beginner, I'm considering starting with bitcoin and etherium, but just wondering which exchange is best to use for a noob? </p> <p>My fiance is using coinbase and it seems pretty straightforward, although I've read Kraken is perhaps better. I also read they got hacked recently though hah. Curious what you guys would recommend. I'm mainly looking to hold (hodl?) for now and then maybe look into trading later. </p> <p>TL
R: which is better for a newcomer that's considering holding for now and maybe trading later? </p> <p>Cheers in advance 
</p> <p>*Edit - thanks for the all the replies! Lots to consider here, including a hardware wallet. Kraken certainly wins points for the official pitch 
</p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> Kind Regards R
<!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>Hello there. </p> <p>I've been lurking around this sub for a while in order to get a better sense of what crypto is about. It's something I've followed on and off for a number of years, but previously it seemed pretty hard to get into, and admittedly I didn't look into things in too much depth until now.</p> <p>A few months ago my fiance picked up some BTC on a friend's recommendation, so I subbed here to get more info for her (and me). </p> <p>After some consideration, I've decided to jump in too. As a beginner, I'm considering starting with bitcoin and etherium, but just wondering which exchange is best to use for a noob? </p> <p>My fiance is using coinbase and it seems pretty straightforward, although I've read Kraken is perhaps better. I also read they got hacked recently though hah. Curious what you guys would recommend. I'm mainly looking to hold (hodl?) for now and then maybe look into trading later. </p> <p>TL
R: which is better for a newcomer that's considering holding for now and maybe trading later? </p> <p>Cheers in advance </p> <p>*Edit - thanks for the all the replies! Lots to consider here, including a hardware wallet. Kraken certainly wins points for the official pitch </p> </div><!-- SC_ON --> Kind Regards R