The honest crypto reviewer.We vet so you don't have to.
We rate crypto exchanges and hardware wallets on a public, weighted scoring rubric — real fees, proof-of-reserves, regulation. No hype, no pay-to-play rankings.
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Top-rated exchange
OKX
Our picks · trade & secure
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Every score traces to a public rubric and verifiable data. No invented ratings, no pay-to-play.
We say who should skip it
Real cons, real risk, and who should NOT use each exchange — not fake-balanced fluff.
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Affiliate links are labelled clearly and never change a score. Safety is weighted over hype.
Exchanges, scored
Ranked strictly by our score — never by commission.
The full ranking
View details →| # | Exchange | Score | Spot taker | Proof-of-reserves | Founded | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OKX | 8.5/10 | 0.1% | Yes ✓ | 2017 | Visit |
| 2 | Binance | 8.1/10 | 0.1% | Yes ✓ | 2017 | Visit |
| 3 | Coinbase | 8.1/10 | 0.6% | Not published | 2012 | Visit |
| 4 | Kraken | 8.0/10 | 0.4% | Yes ✓ | 2011 | Visit |
| 5 | Bybit | 7.9/10 | 0.1% | Yes ✓ | 2018 | Visit |
| 6 | KuCoin | 6.5/10 | 0.1% | Yes ✓ | 2017 | Visit |
Ranked strictly by score, never by commission. Data verified monthly.
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Frequently asked questions
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We earn affiliate commissions when readers open an account through some of our links. This never affects our scores or rankings — our rubric is public and ranking follows score order. See our disclosure.
How are the scores calculated?+
Five weighted pillars: Fees (20%), Security (25%), Regulation (25%), Assets (15%), UX (15%). Security and regulation are weighted highest because losing funds costs more than saving on fees. Full methodology is public.
Is my crypto safe on an exchange?+
Exchanges carry counterparty risk — the safest publish proof-of-reserves and use cold storage, but for long-term holdings a hardware wallet you control is safer than any exchange. This is not financial advice.