How We Rank
Every review is driven by a transparent, weighted scoring model — live data feeds and manual verification ensure each crypto product is evaluated on security, usability, fees, and more.
Dive into our category-specific rubrics and last-updated timestamps to see exactly how each score is calculated.
CryptoSlate Reviews ranks products using a consistent scoring rubric and editorial judgment. Some providers may pay us if you click links or sign up, but compensation never buys a higher score or a better review.
Methodology transparency
We score each product against the same criteria (for example security, fees, features, usability, support, and reputation). Scores are based on hands-on testing, documentation review, and verifiable third-party signals where available. We publish the criteria we use, note key assumptions, and update reviews when products change. Affiliate relationships may exist, but they do not affect scoring, rankings, or editorial conclusions.
Our ranking process
Every review is driven by a transparent, weighted scoring model — live data feeds and manual verification ensure each crypto product is evaluated on security, usability, fees, and more. Dive into our category-specific rubrics and last-updated timestamps to see exactly how each score is calculated.
Data Collection
Live API pulls, on-chain analytics, third-party audits, regulatory filings.
Manual Verification
Every data point is spot-checked by our analysts for accuracy and context.
Scoring Model
Weighted criteria (see below) produce an overall score out of 10.
Review Cadence
Monthly automated updates + ad hoc reviews after major security incidents or regulatory changes.
Transparency
We publish our full methodology and “last updated” timestamp at the top of each list.
Every review is driven by a transparent, weighted scoring model, live data feeds and manual verification ensure each crypto product is evaluated on security, usability, fees, and more. Dive into our category-specific rubrics and last-updated timestamps to see exactly how each score is calculated.
Bitcoin IRAs
Criteria weighting
How each factor contributes to the final score.
Ranking criteria
Detailed rubric and weighting notes for this category.
| Criterion | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Security & Compliance | 30% | Custody strength, cold storage, audits, insurance clarity |
Value & Pricing | 20% | Total costs, trading fees, metals over spot |
Quality & UX | 15% | Ease, speed, reliability, dashboard clarity |
Features | 15% | PCA and IRA tools, staking, metals |
Trust & Transparency | 10% | Disclosures on custody, insurance, policies |
Support | 7% | Access and response across phone, chat, tickets |
Integrations | 3% | Exports, tax forms, third-party compatibility |
| Total weight | 100% |
Crypto Casinos
Criteria weighting
How each factor contributes to the final score.
Ranking criteria
Detailed rubric and weighting notes for this category.
| Criterion | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Payout speed, limits & fees | 20% | Approval times, stated payout windows, limits, internal fees |
Safety & licensing | 18% | License quality, operator transparency, responsible‑gambling tools |
Bonuses & terms fairness | 12% | Wagering difficulty, timers, game weighting, caps, clarity |
Games & providers | 10% | Game count, live‑dealer depth, provably fair titles, top‑tier studios |
Payments & crypto coverage | 10% | Number of coins and networks, on‑ramps, clarity of cashier information |
Fairness & transparency | 8% | RTP visibility, excluded‑game lists, provably fair verification |
KYC, privacy & turnover rules | 8% | Predictability of checks, turnover rules on deposits, VPN/KYC disclosures |
UX & support | 7% | 24/7 chat, response times, languages, mobile experience |
Reputation & track record | 5% | Years live, dispute patterns, payout consistency across markets |
Extras value | 2% | Sportsbook integration, tournaments, VIP clarity and value |
| Total weight | 100% |
Crypto Exchanges
Criteria weighting
How each factor contributes to the final score.
Ranking criteria
Detailed rubric and weighting notes for this category.
| Criterion | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Security & custody | 22% | Cold‑vs‑hot balance, key management (HSM/MPC), incident history, withdrawal controls, client‑asset segregation |
Proof of reserves & transparency | 8% | Frequency/scope of attestations, Merkle user‑verifiable liabilities, on‑chain wallet disclosures, auditor independence |
Regulatory posture | 12% | Licensing/registrations (MSB/MTL, FCA, MiCA, AUSTRAC, FSA), governance, compliance record |
Market quality & reliability | 18% | Order‑book depth/dispersion, spreads, uptime/SLOs, circuit‑breaker design, incident response |
Fees & pricing | 12% | Maker/taker levels by tier, “instant buy” spread, funding/withdrawal costs, fee transparency |
On/Off‑ramps & payments | 8% | Breadth of fiat rails (ACH/SEPA/FPS/wire), settlement speed, geographic coverage |
Product breadth | 8% | Spot, margin, perps/options, staking/earn, card, OTC, API availability |
UX & support | 7% | App stability/performance, accessibility, documentation, support SLAs, incident communication |
API & pro tooling | 5% | REST/WebSocket depth, rate limits, sandbox, SDKs, change management and monitoring |
| Total weight | 100% |
