(g) METHODOLOGY
How We Review Crypto Exchanges
Each score is a weighted result across five dimensions. All figures come from the exchange's own published data, with the capture date noted in the review.
Fees and costs25%
Maker and taker fees, token discounts, funding rails, and hidden spread costs.
Liquidity and depth25%
Order-book depth on major pairs, realised slippage, and behaviour on thin markets.
Security and compliance20%
Reserve attestations, licences, incident history, and how losses were covered.
Product breadth15%
Coverage of spot, futures, earn products, and Web3 tooling.
Language support15%
Interface, documentation, and live support coverage and response speed.
Our review process
- 01Open an account with real funds and complete a full deposit, order, and withdrawal cycle.
- 02Record the fees actually paid and reconcile them against the published schedule.
- 03Verify reserve attestations, licences, and any publicly reported incidents.
- 04Re-score monthly, and update immediately when fees or rules change.