noun Internet Slang

CEX

SEKS · noun · informal

Centralised exchange — a custodial trading platform like Binance.

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A Centralised Exchange is a company-run, custodial platform where users trade crypto through an order book; the operator holds the funds. Binance and Coinbase are examples.

“I keep trading funds on a CEX but move long-term holdings to cold storage.”
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CEX In A Sentence

I keep trading funds on a CEX but move long-term holdings to cold storage.

Origin & Usage

Crypto term distinguishing custodial exchanges from decentralised ones.

People Also Ask

What is a CEX in crypto?

A CEX is a centralised exchange — a company-run, custodial platform where you trade crypto through an order book and the operator holds your funds.

What is the difference between a CEX and a DEX?

A CEX holds your funds and runs an order book, while a DEX lets you trade non-custodially straight from your own wallet via smart contracts.

What are examples of a CEX?

Binance and Coinbase are two of the largest centralised exchanges.

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