ChangeX, previously Bitvalex, is a one-stop crypto solution. Users can buy, sell, swap and send popular digital currencies from a slick mobile platform. The firm also has a learning academy, alongside staking and lending opportunities.
Nexo is a centralized crypto exchange founded in 2018 in Bulgaria and today operates across some 200 jurisdictions from its base in Switzerland. It provides services including spot trading, futures trading, peer-to-peer loans, cold wallet storage and fiat-on ramps to buy crypto tokens. The crypto firm is registered with some respected financial authorities, such as the ASIC, and offers some fairly unique additional services including a credit card.
Pros
Passive income opportunities via leveraged staking and lending with rewards boosted by up to 2x for proof-of-stake assets
Access to the native CHANGE token with increased APR and exclusive app features
Centrally-issued Mastercard debit card due to launch, compatible with decentralized tokens
Educational articles and online courses for beginners available in the 'Academy'
Store crypto securely with the brand's 100% non-custodial wallet
Reputable crypto exchange that has been in business since 2018 and has taken some steps toward regulation
Nexo Pro is a user-friendly proprietary platform that suits trading strategies with great charting features
Value-add tools integrated into the trading platform including social media analysis and newsfeeds by asset
Traders can access perpetual futures to open long or short positions on crypto assets, increasing strategic opportunities
Nexo’s crypto staking and credit features support crypto lending and borrowing, and the yields lenders receive are among the best going
Traders benefit from bonuses and incentives including free trading funds paid to lenders and cashback in the form of the exchange’s native Nexo token
Cons
No telephone contact or live chat support for registered customers
ChangeX is not regulated by a trusted financial body, raising safety concerns
Unverified account holders are not permitted to deposit or withdraw fiat currency
Although Nexo has registered with some reputable watchdogs, it is riskier to trade with than established crypto brokers like AvaTrade and Vantage
High deposit and withdrawal fees for cards and e-wallets will price many traders out of the most convenient payment methods
Very few educational resources are available, reducing its appeal to beginners who can find more helpful resources at category leaders like eToro
High maker/taker fees mean traders will pay more to trade derivatives than they would at rival exchanges like Binance
The range of tokens is extensive compared to most crypto brokers but still much smaller than similar crypto exchanges like Kraken
Awards
Best Cryptocurrency Wallet – FinTech Breakthrough Awards, 2023
Best Use of Crypto and/or Blockchain in Financial Services – PAY360 Awards, 2022
ChangeX customers can purchase seven cryptos with fiat currency including BTC, ETH and LTC on multi-chain networks such as Hydra and Polygon. Users can store cryptos in a non-custodial digital wallet and swap tokens cross-chain quickly.
Nexo offers trading on an impressive suite of around 70 tokens, including Bitcoin. Digital assets can be bought, sold and swapped directly on the exchange or traded in over 500 pairs. Digital assets can also be used as collateral for fiat loans or used to generate passive income with the ‘smart staking’ tool or from interest earned via peer-to-peer loans.
