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CEX.IO

CEX.IO

CEX.IO is a cryptocurrency exchange known for offering a user-friendly experience for buying, trading, and earning crypto. It supports spot trading, s...

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 o...

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General

Platform
CEX.IO logo
Bitfinex logo
Founded
CEX.IO 2013
Bitfinex 2012
Headquarters
CEX.IO UK
Bitfinex British Virgin Islands
Availability
CEX.IO Worldwide, earn programs not available in US
Bitfinex Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
CEX.IO
Bitfinex 6% discount on fees
Token
CEX.IO
Bitfinex
Compounding
CEX.IO No
Bitfinex No
Payouts
CEX.IO Daily
Bitfinex Weekly
Fees
CEX.IO
Bitfinex Yes
Lockup
CEX.IO
Bitfinex
Maker Fee
CEX.IO 0.15
Bitfinex 0.1
Taker Fee
CEX.IO 0.25
Bitfinex 0.2

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
CEX.IO 0.25%
Bitfinex 1.98%
BTC Max
CEX.IO 4%
Bitfinex
ETH Rate
CEX.IO 3%
Bitfinex 1.45%
ETH Max
CEX.IO 6%
Bitfinex
Stablecoin Rate
CEX.IO 4%
Bitfinex

Unique Pros

  • Solid platform with dedication to Earn programs
  • Good crypto interest rates

Key Cons

  • Earn and staking programs unavailable in the US

Unique Pros

  • Long running exchange

Key Cons

  • Rates variable upon market