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BitMart

BitMart

BitMart is a global cryptocurrency exchange launched in 2017, catering to over 9 million users in 180+ countries. It offers a comprehensive trading pl...

Kraken

Kraken

Kraken is a leading digital asset exchange platform that was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The platform allows...

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General

Platform
BitMart logo
Kraken logo
Founded
BitMart 2017
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
BitMart New York
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
BitMart Worldwide
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
BitMart
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Token
BitMart BMX
Kraken
Compounding
BitMart Yes
Kraken No
Payouts
BitMart For flexible hourly, for fixed on redemption
Kraken Weekly
Fees
BitMart No
Kraken Yes
Lockup
BitMart 0-30 days
Kraken
Maker Fee
BitMart 0.1
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
BitMart 0.1
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
BitMart 1.25%
Kraken 0.15%
BTC Max
BitMart 15%
Kraken
ETH Rate
BitMart 3.5%
Kraken 2.25%
ETH Max
BitMart
Kraken 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
BitMart 5.25%
Kraken 4.08%

Unique Pros

Key Cons

  • Tiers for earn programs can be low

Unique Pros

  • Offers on and off-chain staking
  • Full exchange services

Key Cons

  • Rate will vary (Kraken takes a flat 15% from staking rewards)