Hi. I run CryptoChoice because I kept running into the same problem myself: in the CIS region it is hard to choose a crypto exchange, and half the "ratings" online are paid lists with no real testing behind them. I decided to build a comparison you can actually trust.
What I do
I have been trading crypto since 2019 and specialize in what hurts newcomers in the CIS the most — P2P and fiat deposits/withdrawals (rubles, hryvnias, tenge). I know from experience how P2P on Bybit and OKX differ, where cards get frozen after a deal, and how to avoid it.
How I test exchanges
I check every exchange in the rating on a personal account, rather than copying it off landing pages:
- I go through registration and verification and time how long it takes;
- I run real P2P deals and look at the spread and available payment methods;
- I check spot and futures fees inside the account, not in the ads;
- I test withdrawals and message support to gauge how fast they respond.
Based on this, I assign scores using the CryptoChoice Score methodology. If an exchange has problems, I say so directly (for example, Binance leaving the Russian market or the Bybit hack in 2025).
My principles
- Honest. Every review covers both the pros and the cons. If an exchange is a bad fit for your goal, I'll say so.
- Transparent. Some links are referral links (see the disclaimer), but that does not affect the scores or the order in the rating.
- Up to date. I recheck and refresh the data, and every piece is dated.