coinradar VALT Score ® helps beginners compare crypto
coinradar VALT Score ® Independent ratings, built for crypto beginners.
coinradar VALT Score ®
Independent crypto ratings, built for crypto beginners.
Crypto can be confusing, and most comparison sites just weren’t built with beginners in mind. That’s why we created the coinradar ® Score — a simple, independent way to compare crypto products and services before you commit your money.
Every exchange, wallet, card, IFISA, staking platform, crypto friendly bank, Bitcoin treasury and lending product on coinradar ® is rated using the same consistent independent rating, so you’re never comparing apples to oranges. No jargon, no hidden agendas, no sponsored rankings — just a clear number that tells you how a product actually stacks up.
What is the coinradar VALT Score?
The coinradar ® Score is a rating from 0–100 that we give to every crypto product or service listed on our platform. It’s calculated using our unique VALT framework, which looks at four things that matter most when you’re choosing where to put your money:
Value
How much it costs versus what you actually get
Access
How easy it is to get started and use day to day
Legacy
How long it’s been operating and how it’s handled challenges along the way
Trust
How product complies with U.K. regulations , FCA registration and how reliable it is to use
Together, these four pillars give you a single, easy to understand score you can use to compare products side by side — instead of digging through pages of small print yourself.
How we score Value
We look at the real cost of using a product: trading fees, spreads, withdrawal charges, subscription costs and any hidden extras, weighed against the features, rewards and service you get in return. A product only scores well here if it genuinely offers good value for money, not just a low headline price.
How we score Access
We assess how easy a product is to sign up for and use, especially for someone new to crypto. That includes account opening times, ID verification steps, minimum deposits, app and website usability, customer support quality, and whether it’s genuinely accessible to UK users.
How we score Legacy
Track record matters. We look at how long a company has been operating, its history of uptime and service reliability, and — importantly — how it has responded to setbacks, outages, hacks or market stress in the past. A longer, cleaner track record of handling problems well earns a higher score.
How we score Trust
Safety comes first. We examine regulatory status (including FCA registration where relevant), security practices, insurance or protection schemes, transparency about how customer funds are held, and any past incidents or red flags. This pillar carries real weight, because trust is non-negotiable when it comes to your money.
Why the coinradar VALT Score is different
Unlike many comparison sites, we’re not paid to rank products higher. Our scores are built to help crypto-curious beginners make sense of a crowded, sometimes overwhelming market — quickly, clearly, and with confidence. Whether you’re comparing your first exchange, choosing a wallet, or weighing up a crypto IFISA, the coinradar ® Score gives you an honest starting point before you buy.
Compare crypto in one place — only at coinradar ®.
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The CRYPTO OWL ® Family. FOUR BRANDS. ONE CRYPTO ECOSYSTEM
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The Crypto Owl ® family of brands forms an ecosystem designed to guide customers through every stage of their crypto journey
About Us
coinradar ® is part of the Crypto Owl Family of brands
Crypto Owl ® Family. Four Brands. One Crypto Ecosystem
The Crypto Owl ® family of brands forms a UK based ecosystem designed to guide users through every stage of their crypto journey.
CryptoOwl.co.uk is the free crypto educational hub, offering beginner friendly guides and FCA aware learning resources.
CoinRadar.co.uk serves as the crypto comparison and ratings platform, helping users find FCA registered crypto companies, low fee exchanges, wallets, crypto friendly banks and 14 other crypto products, all tailored to UK regulations.
CryptoXpert.co.uk focuses on crypto tax and compliance in the U.K. providing clear HMRC guidance and crypto tax insights for UK investors.
Crypto100.co.uk delivers live market intelligence data and a crypto index of the top 100 cryptocurrencies using our unique VALT Score to selected the top 100 cryptoassets assessing Volatility, Adoption, Liquidity and Tokenomics, not just market capitalisation.
Together, these crypto brands create a transparent, educational, and compliance driven network that empowers UK users to learn, trade, and stay safe in the crypto space.
coinradar, CRYPTO 100, Crypto Owl and CryptoXpert and part of the Crypto Owl Limited Company Number 16762549.
coinradar ®
coinradar ® All in one crypto comparison platform
What is coinradar ® ?
coinradar ® is an all in one crypto comparison platform that helps you cut through the noise and make smarter decisions at every stage of your crypto journey.
We don’t just help you buy crypto - we help you store it, earn on it, access it, and spend it. From your first exchange account to your crypto backed loan or highest yielding stablecoin, coinradar ® gives you a clear, side by side view of fees, risks, yields and key features across:
• Exchanges: Where to buy crypto with the best fees and strongest protections.
• Wallets: Self‑custody vs custodial options, security features and ease of use.
• ETPs & funds: Spot Bitcoin, Ethereum and other crypto ETPs available in the UK and EU.
• Staking: Where to stake your coins and what APY you can expect.
• Stablecoin yields: Yield bearing stablecoins and platforms offering interest.
• Loans: Crypto backed lending options, terms, and liquidation risks.
• Crypto cards: Visa/Mastercard integrations, fees, rewards and cashback offers.
• Crypto IFISAs: Tax free individual savings account for cryptocurrency
Instead of jumping between dozens of sites guessing which product is best, coinradar ® groups everything in one place and lets you filter by: location, risk, yield, fees, and FCA relevant status.
How does coinradar ® help you?
coinradar ® is built for UK based and international users who want to:
• Start safely
Find beginner friendly exchanges and wallets that are easy to sign up to and aligned with UK FCA compliance and protections.
• Earn more
Compare staking rewards and stablecoin yields across platforms so you’re not leaving APY on the table.
• Access liquidity without selling
See crypto loan options and their terms, so you can understand when borrowing against your stack makes sense versus selling.
• Spend crypto easily
Compare crypto debit cards by fees, rewards, cash back and fiat‑off ramp ease, so you can choose the right card for everyday spending.
• Track everything in one view
Instead of opening separate tabs for exchanges, wallets, staking, loans and cards, you can see key metrics side by side and filter by what matters most to you.
Who is coinradar ® designed for?
• Beginners in the UK who want simple, jargon free comparisons of exchanges, wallets and staking platforms.
• Regular investors who want to compare ETPs, staking yields and stablecoin products to optimise returns.
• DeFi experienced users who want to see how CeFi staking, loans, and card products compare with their favourite DeFi protocols.
• High spenders who want to choose the best crypto card for travel, rewards or cash back without searching through fee tables.
Whether you’re taking your first step into crypto or you’re already running a diversified portfolio, coinradar ® helps you find the right products for your risk, return and compliance needs.
What makes coinradar ® different?
While many sites just compare prices or focus on one product type (like exchanges or cards), coinradar ® is built as a single place where you can:
• Compare across categories
Exchanges vs wallets vs staking vs loans vs cards - on one screen, with consistent filters and risk notes. Ranked using our unique coinradar ® score.
• Focus on real world costs and risks
We don’t just show the headline APY or “zero fee deposit”; we highlight withdrawal fees, lock up periods, liquidation risks, and service level differences.
• Bridge into your ecosystem
coinradar ® is part of the Crypto Owl ® family of brands.
coinradar ® links into Crypto Owl ® for free beginner educational guides, structured courses and videos, CRYPT0 100 ® The independent crypto index for the top 100 cryptoassets, and CryptoXpert ® for crypto tax guides and crypto tax software, so users can move seamlessly from “where should I buy?” to “how should I invest?” and “how should I earn?”.
