What We Learned After Evaluating 7 Centralized Crypto Exchange Development Companies
While evaluating several centralized crypto exchange development companies for an exchange build, a few consistent patterns became clear. Sharing these observations here in case they help others making similar decisions.

1. Most solutions are white-label at the core
Many platforms look complete in demos, but technically:

Matching engines are rigid

Custom logic is limited

Scaling beyond early volume is difficult

These issues usually appear only after real trading starts.

2. Matching engine understanding is the real differentiator
Only a small number of teams could clearly explain:

How orders are matched
How latency is handled during volatility
How the system behaves under peak load

3. Security must be built into the architecture
Security is often treated as something to add later.
In practice, areas like
Wallet isolation

Withdrawal controls

Admin permission design
need to be part of the base system from day one.

4. Compliance decisions affect system design early
Even if regulation isn’t required immediately:

KYC workflows

Transaction monitoring

Data handling
still influence how the platform should be built. Ignoring this early leads to rework.

5. Long-term scalability is rarely discussed
Many teams focus on launch speed but overlook:

Upgrade paths
Performance tuning over time
Post-launch security hardening
These become critical once user activity grows.

Key takeaway
Teams that approach centralized crypto exchange development seriously tend to:
Build custom rather than generic systems
Treat performance as a core feature
Design security and scalability from day one
Communicate technical trade-offs clearly

Open discussion
Did you choose a white-label or custom build?
What challenges appeared after launch?
What questions do you wish you had asked earlier?
It would be great to hear real experiences from others here.