How We Rate Cryptocurrency Exchanges
At InsideCryptoReview, we believe in complete transparency. Our ratings are based on verifiable public data, extensive research, and a weighted scoring system that prioritizes what matters most to crypto traders.
Every exchange we review goes through a rigorous 5-step evaluation built on verifiable public sources - official fee schedules, regulatory filings, proof-of-reserves data and aggregated user feedback.
We map each platform's sign-up and KYC requirements from official documentation and current user reports, noting onboarding speed and friction.
We compare published deposit, funding and withdrawal fees, speeds and supported payment methods against each platform's official rate card and third-party fee trackers.
We verify published maker/taker fee structures and order types against the official rate card, and assess liquidity and execution from public market data and aggregated user reports.
We review documented withdrawal processing times, fees and limits, cross-checked against current user reports of any recurring issues.
We evaluate regulatory standing, third-party audit and cold-storage disclosures, and support responsiveness from official documentation and aggregated user feedback.