Bad decision! Never ever buy in a pump!

If the US economy is based in consumerism (i.e. everyone telling us to get out shopping) then are investments in the US stock market essentially an investment in oil?  If oil drops what happens to US stock market?

I ask because I've been questioning my ecosystem lately.  Do my values all line up?  If I'm of anti-consumer mindset, should I be invested in the US stock market?  As a US citizen, what does a lack of faith in my country's economy say?

The signs to go all in on bitcoin are high these days.

Everyone has an exchange that they feel is best for them. There are a few big players like bittrex and cryptsy, but there are others that are very good exchanges also.

I am interested in knowing which exchange everyone thinks is the best one to use. Whether its a big player like Bittrex or maybe one that may be overlooked.

As long as it is a legitimate exchange that is not fly by night. Please don't use this to promote scam exchanges. I created this topic to try to help people find exchanges that are here for the long run.

Please include why you like the exchange you list here. Things like how old the exchange is, how active and professional. things like that.

I will keep updating and listing the results as we go.