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EXMO vs Gemini
Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.
EXMO
Quick takeEXMO Earn offers flexible and fixed plans across major cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. Flexible plans pay daily, compound automatically, a...
Score3.9Our editors score every platform independently. Partnerships never influence the rating.
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Gemini
Quick takeGemini Staking is a custodial staking service built into the Gemini exchange. It currently supports Ethereum, Solana, and Monad, with no sta...
Score4.4Our editors score every platform independently. Partnerships never influence the rating.
Trading costs and documented exchange features
Spot fee estimates use CIR’s tracked maker/taker data. Funding, spread, slippage and withdrawal charges are additional. Simple buys and recurring orders may use different pricing.
| Compare | EXMO | Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| $25 spot taker order | Not verified | $0.30 |
| $100 spot taker order | Not verified | $1.20 |
| $500 spot taker order | Not verified | $6.00 |
| Fee schedule | No verified spot schedule | Gemini ActiveTrader |
“Not verified” means CIR has no current evidence for this comparison, not that the exchange lacks the feature.
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General
Platform
EXMO
Gemini
Founded
EXMO2014
Gemini2014
Headquarters
EXMOLondon, UK
GeminiNew York, NY
Availability
EXMOWorldwide
GeminiAvailable in supported jurisdictions; UK, EEA and Australia accounts closed effective 6 April 2026. Verify the specific location.
Fees & Financial
Bonus
EXMO$2 in BTC
Gemini$15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
EXMOEXM
GeminiGUSD
Compounding
EXMONo
GeminiNo
Payouts
EXMO
Gemini
Fees
EXMO
GeminiYes
Lockup
EXMO
GeminiNone
Maker Fee
EXMO0.3
Gemini0.6
Taker Fee
EXMO0.3
Gemini1.2
Cryptocurrency Rates
BTC Rate
EXMO0.2%
Gemini
BTC Max
EXMO
Gemini
ETH Rate
EXMO1.2%
Gemini3%
ETH Max
EXMO
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
EXMO
Gemini
EXMO
ReviewPros
- Flexible Earn pays daily, compounds automatically, and permits partial withdrawals.
- EXMO identifies Gearbox and other DeFi protocols as material yield sources.
- Existing fixed contracts retain their agreed rate through maturity after schedule changes.
Cons
- Early cancellation of Fixed Earn forfeits all rewards.
- Higher fixed rates may require holding substantial amounts of EXM.
- DeFi lending adds smart-contract, borrower, and liquidity risks.
Gemini
ReviewPros
- No stated minimum balance for supported staking assets.
- No separate transfer or redemption fee for staking.
- ETH, SOL, and MON staking are managed from the existing Gemini account.
Cons
- Gemini can retain up to 35% of protocol rewards as its staking service fee.
- Only three assets are currently supported.
- Rewards are distributed monthly, and assets may be unavailable during network unstaking.
