So, really: It is no surprise that Bitcoin, a secure, global, and digital currency has claimed the interest of investors. Many exchanges that trade this many cryptocurrencies charge higher fees, but Binance charges a flat rate of 0. Bitcoin Guide to Bitcoin. Formerly known as Coinbase Global Digital Asset Exchange GDAX , the trading platform uses interfaces similar to Bloomberg terminals and active stock, commodity, and option trading platforms. With lower variability, the asset takes on lower risk and becomes more comparable to the investment behavior seen in gold as a global hedge against currency collapses and negative market pressures. These networks often consist of thousands or in the case of bitcoin, about 5 million computers spread across the globe. Bitcoins are scarce and useful.