bitmex-reviews.com is an independent editorial publication focused on cryptocurrency derivatives trading, with a specific emphasis on the BitMEX platform and its relevance to UK-based traders.
What This Site Is
This site publishes first-hand reviews, platform analysis, and practical guides written by active traders. The content is based on real trading activity, verified platform data, and publicly available regulatory and product information. No content is produced by AI without human review and verification.
About the Author
Daniel Webb has been trading financial markets since 2015, starting with equities and FX before moving into cryptocurrency derivatives in 2020. He holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Manchester and spent five years as a financial analyst at a Manchester-based asset management firm.
Daniel has traded on BitMEX since March 2023. His main instruments are the XBTUSD perpetual swap, GBP/USD TradFi Perps, and spot Gold. He stakes BMEX at Regular 3 tier and has independently verified BitMEX Proof of Reserves on multiple occasions using the Merkle tree tool at bitmex.com/app/porl.
Daniel has no commercial relationship with BitMEX or HDR Global Trading Limited. He does not receive payment, referral fees, or any other compensation from BitMEX in exchange for his reviews.
Editorial Independence
All reviews and analysis on this site reflect the genuine opinion of the author based on personal experience. Where affiliate links are used, this is disclosed clearly and does not influence editorial content. For full details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Review Methodology
Reviews are based on the following criteria, verified directly on the platform:
- Active trading over a period of at least 6 months
- Verification of published fee data against actual trade confirmations
- Independent verification of Proof of Reserves via Merkle tree
- Testing of mobile application on iOS
- Direct experience with KYC, deposits, withdrawals, and customer support
- Comparison against publicly available data for competing platforms