Broker research for people who actually trade.
Twenty in-depth reviews of the exchanges, retail brokers and on-chain venues that matter this cycle. Every rating is anchored to a public rubric — no paid placement, no sponsored scores.
- Venues reviewed
- 20
- Cumulative test trades
- 4,180
- Regulators tracked
- 18
- Assets covered
- 1,200+
This week we tested
Coinbase Advanced
The regulated on-ramp that grew a serious pro trading suite.
Best for: US-based investors who prioritize regulation and USD rails.
Fresh off the desk
Kraken Pro
Battle-tested exchange with best-in-class transparency.
Binance
The liquidity giant, restructured for a post-settlement era.
Bybit
Derivatives specialist with a rebuilt spot business.
OKX
All-in-one exchange with a serious Web3 wallet story.
KuCoin
Long-tail altcoin market with growing regulatory footprint.
Gemini
Conservative custody-first exchange for wealth managers.
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