Recently, some friends have been asking me which OTC platform is more reliable now. Actually, I revisited this question myself a while ago. The current environment has changed; just looking at who has the best price or the most listings is no longer enough. More importantly, we need to consider whether the platform's risk control mechanisms are proactive and whether merchant management is effectively closed-loop. In the past two months, I have been using @HuobiGlobal's C2C selection platform quite a bit. To be honest, some details are more mature than I expected. Especially after this page update, many experiences have genuinely improved. First, the label system for selected merchants is something I think was a smart change. Now, each merchant has a black gold label, and the platform displays their real-name status, whether they have a history of freezing, their ratings, and trading stability directly on the list page. This means that before I even click into the chat box, I can basically make a preliminary judgment on whether this merchant is reliable. For example, in the past, I would habitually choose based on price first, then check if they were an old merchant or had any risk records. But now, I prefer to select from merchants with a black gold label. Although the price may not be the absolute lowest, the entire process feels more secure, with information symmetry and higher efficiency. Regarding risk control, I think Huobi has a clear advantage here. They have launched a keyword alert system. At first, I didn't pay much attention to it, but later, during a friend's deposit and withdrawal process, some sensitive words were mentioned, and the platform immediately popped up a reminder about conversation risks, with backend personnel intervening right away. This mechanism is essentially a sensitive word model trained on historical data, deployed in user chat scenarios. Once triggered, the system responds automatically. I really appreciate this "preemptive defense line" because the worst thing in OTC is thinking everything is normal, only to find out that when something goes wrong, no one is there to help you. Huobi's mechanism allows for early intervention in risk control, with system monitoring, manual review follow-ups, and 24/7 online inspections, achieving near-minute-level responses. I have verified this several times, both during the day and at night. Even at nearly 1 AM, the platform was able to respond quickly. It gives a sense of being backed by a "duty team," which is indeed reassuring. In terms of merchant selection mechanisms, the selection platform has set hard thresholds, such as requiring real-name verification, no freezing, no abnormal behavior, and stable trading. The platform also conducts regular compliance reviews. I looked at several frequently listed selected merchants, and they are all long-time users, with some having tens of thousands of transactions and consistently stable reputations. From my experience, I have a strong feeling: Huobi is not treating selection as a "selling point" but is genuinely using mechanisms to filter and operate a long-term trustworthy trading pool. This is genuinely valuable for those of us who need to frequently deposit and withdraw funds. One change that may not be so obvious, but I particularly care about, is that selected merchants respond to orders much faster and more professionally. There are rarely situations where they suddenly change accounts or use vague language. The process is clear, funds arrive on time, and the connection is smooth. This kind of detailed experience may not be obvious after one or two times, but over time, the difference is significant. Finally, regarding the most sensitive aspects like price and fees, I want to share a bit of my understanding: sometimes the price may differ by a few cents, but what you save is a lot of communication and repeated confirmation time, as well as the cost of accountability after issues arise. Especially if you are trading a larger amount, the uncertainty of "unstable processes" becomes very pronounced. So my current selection criteria lean more towards mechanisms. Even if the prices are not the most competitive, I am willing to pay a little more for a cleaner process and timely platform intervention for more secure delivery. These are just my personal experiences; they are not recommendations and certainly not a stance. But if you are like me and need stable deposits and withdrawals, perhaps you can try out the overall rhythm of Huobi's selection platform now. It may not be what you remember about OTC anymore.