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Binance

Binance

Binance is the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, offering a robust platform with competitive maker and taker fees that vary based on the user'...

Poloniex

Poloniex

Poloniex is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers both Staking and Earn products. Users can participate in flexible and fixed staking products, earnin...

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General

Platform
Binance logo
Poloniex logo
Founded
Binance 2017
Poloniex 2014
Headquarters
Binance Abu Dhabi, UAE
Poloniex Boston, USA
Availability
Binance Worldwide, excluding US
Poloniex Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Binance
Poloniex 10% off, unlock mystery box
Token
Binance BNB
Poloniex
Compounding
Binance No
Poloniex No
Payouts
Binance Daily
Poloniex Varies
Fees
Binance
Poloniex
Lockup
Binance Flexible
Poloniex Flexible-30 days
Maker Fee
Binance
Poloniex 0.25
Taker Fee
Binance
Poloniex 0.25

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Binance
Poloniex 0.01%
BTC Max
Binance
Poloniex 1%
ETH Rate
Binance
Poloniex 1%
ETH Max
Binance
Poloniex 6%
Stablecoin Rate
Binance
Poloniex 3.6%

Unique Pros

  • World's largest exchange
  • Wide variety of earn products

Key Cons

  • Not available in the US
  • Regulatory history has been complex

Unique Pros

  • Regular bonus promotions available
  • Flexible and fixed staking options

Key Cons

  • Rates aggressively tiered