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Real Cost of Launching a Exchange Like Coinbase in 2025 (Why Clone Scripts Win) - williamcooper - 10-15-2025 The Challenge: Building from Scratch Cost: Building a custom, secure, and fully-featured centralized exchange (CEX) like Coinbase can cost $420,000 to over $1,200,000+ (or even $2M+ for enterprise-grade solutions). Time: The development timeline is long, typically taking 6 to 12+ months minimum for a reliable launch. Risk: High risk due to the complexity of security, a trading engine, and ensuring regulatory compliance from the ground up. The Solution: Clone Scripts Cost: A Coinbase or popular exchange clone script dramatically reduces the investment to a fraction, often ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 for a highly customizable white-label solution. Time: Launch time is cut to 2–6 weeks, allowing for immediate market entry. Why They Win: Clone scripts are battle-tested with proven features (like KYC/AML, liquidity integration, and security protocols) and offer full customizability for branding and unique features. For startups and entrepreneurs, Coinbase scripts offer the necessary speed, cost-efficiency, and market-proven infrastructure to compete quickly in the hyper-competitive 2025 crypto market without the risk of an exhaustive custom build.