Michael Smith

Withdrawal & Payments Specialist
Last updated: November 21, 2025

9 years of trading experience

Processed 250+ real withdrawals · Tested 60+ brokers

The person who actually gets your money back from the broker

Professional Experience & Specialization

Michael joined Best Binary Brokers in early 2025 and immediately took over all withdrawal and payment testing. His results speak for themselves:

• Personally requested and received 250+ withdrawals totaling over $94,000
• Documented the fastest crypto withdrawal ever recorded on the site – 3 minutes 47 seconds (Pocket Option)
• Exposed 7 brokers with systematic withdrawal delays or hidden fees
• Tested every payment method: Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, Perfect Money, crypto (BTC, USDT, ETH), Pix (Brazil)
• Created the internal “Withdrawal Reliability Score” used in all broker ratings

Key Achievements 2025

• Verified 100 % of withdrawal claims published on the site
• Identified and documented 4 brokers that required “bonus turnover” before withdrawal (now marked as high-risk)
• Achieved 100 % success rate on crypto withdrawals across 42 tested brokers
• Reduced average reported withdrawal time in reviews by 40 % through repeated testing and pressure on brokers

Background & Education

• Former payments analyst at a European e-wallet provider (2018–2022)
• Specialized in KYC/AML procedures and international payment systems
• Regular consultant for Brazilian and Russian trading communities on safe withdrawal methods

Personal Withdrawal Philosophy

“If I can’t get the money out quickly and without problems – the broker doesn’t deserve to be on this site. Period.”