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Bitfinex

Bitfinex

Bitfinex offers two unique products to earn yield on deposited crypto.Bitfinex Lending Pro is a crypto lending offering that pays variable rates on yo...

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a long-running centralized crypto exchange located in the United States. It offers staking and earn programs.Gemini StakingGemini Staking is...

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General

Platform
Bitfinex logo
Gemini logo
Founded
Bitfinex 2012
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
Bitfinex British Virgin Islands
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
Bitfinex Worldwide, excluding US
Gemini All 50 US states and 60+ countries

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Bitfinex 6% discount on fees
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
Bitfinex
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
Bitfinex No
Gemini No
Payouts
Bitfinex Weekly
Gemini
Fees
Bitfinex Yes
Gemini Yes
Lockup
Bitfinex
Gemini None
Maker Fee
Bitfinex 0.1
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
Bitfinex 0.2
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Bitfinex 1.98%
Gemini
BTC Max
Bitfinex
Gemini
ETH Rate
Bitfinex 1.45%
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
Bitfinex
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
Bitfinex
Gemini

Bitfinex

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Pros

  • Long running exchange

Cons

  • Rates variable upon market

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking