About CEX Advisor

Who We Are

CEX Advisor is an independent crypto exchange research platform. We compare trading fees, leverage options, security features, and user experience across centralized exchanges — so you can make informed decisions without the hype. We are not affiliated with any exchange. Our comparisons are based on publicly available data, verified through direct testing.

Our Methodology

Every exchange on our site is evaluated across 7 dimensions:

  1. Trading Fees — spot and futures maker/taker rates at base tier
  2. Leverage — maximum available leverage on major pairs (BTC, ETH)
  3. KYC Requirements — what level of verification is needed to trade and withdraw
  4. Security — proof of reserves, insurance funds, hack history
  5. Copy Trading — availability and depth of copy trading features
  6. Liquidity — trading volume and spread quality on major pairs
  7. User Experience — interface quality, mobile app, onboarding flow

We update our data monthly. Scores are calculated from these 7 dimensions with equal weighting. We disclose affiliate relationships transparently — see our footer for details.

Editorial Independence

We earn revenue through affiliate links. When you sign up for an exchange through our links, we may receive a commission at no cost to you. This never influences our rankings or ratings. Exchanges cannot pay for higher placement. Our scores are based solely on the methodology described above.

About the Author

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Alex Crane

Crypto researcher and product analyst with over a decade of experience in fintech and digital assets. Focuses on exchange infrastructure, fee optimization, and trading platform security. Active derivatives trader since 2018.