Crypto Exchange Selection Framework

Build an exchange evaluation framework for:

Trading Needs: ${{TRADING_NEEDS}}
Geographic Location: ${{LOCATION}}
Priority Features: ${{PRIORITIES}}
Capital to Deploy: ${{CAPITAL_SIZE}}

Evaluate exchanges on:
1. Security Assessment
   - Insurance and reserve proof
   - Security incident history
   - Cold storage practices
   - 2FA and security features

2. Trading Features
   - Spot trading capabilities
   - Derivatives offerings
   - Order types available
   - API quality and limits

3. Fee Structure
   - Maker/taker fees
   - Withdrawal fees
   - Hidden fees identification
   - VIP tier requirements

4. Liquidity Analysis
   - Order book depth
   - Spread comparison
   - Slippage testing

5. Regulatory Standing
   - Licensing and compliance
   - Geographic restrictions
   - KYC/AML requirements

6. Practical Factors
   - Fiat on/off ramps
   - Customer support quality
   - Mobile app functionality
   - Staking and earn products