btc-e.com

[wickss]

I've noticed that this exchange always trades lower than others.  Why is this?  Is it an insecure or high risk exchange?

[P4man]

Not really, it works fine. But dont be fooled by the numbers. btc-e, like most smaller exchanges has a large spread and little market depth. When looking now the buy price at btc-e is 3.1 compared to 3.18 at MtGox. But that 3.1 is only for 0.2 BTC. Feel to play arbitrage if you like.

[symbols]

I've wondered about arbitrage here as well, anyone familiar with how hard it is to get USD into btc-e, and what level of trust you give them?

[bitbonus]

Why use a small exchange, if it is not for the local argument, it is easier or you have more trust in them?

[runner]

btc-e not  small market now, check http://bitcoinwatch.com/ > btceUSD

[LZ]

I've noticed that this exchange always trades lower than others.  Why is this?  Is it an insecure or high risk exchange?

Because each transfer of dollars from Mt.Gox to BTC-e eats certain percentage.

[baykal]

I always use btc-e to buy bitcoins with my credit card and i didn't experience any problems.

[R0MEO]

I love btc-e because of low fees

[arby]

you can trust them, did a lot of trading there already, not very cheap if you want to take the money out (3% to wmz, and 2% to lr), also there is a 0.2% trading fee.

[LukeL]

BTC-E is great because you can trade other crypto coins besides BTC!

[MaddestScientist]

I love btc-e because of low fees

Yes, 0.2% fee is hard to beat.

Plus, I think their UI is easier to work with than MTGOX.