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Figure Markets vs River

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

Figure Markets

Figure Markets

Figure Markets is a U.S.-based crypto platform focused on earning yield through real-world assets (RWAs) rather than traditional DeFi strategies. The ...

CIR score4.0
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River

River

River is a Bitcoin-focused savings platform. You can buy and hold BTC, alongside USD. It only serves customers in the US.Earn Bitcoin on USDUniquely, ...

CIR score4.2

General

Platform
Figure Marketslogo
Riverlogo
Founded
Figure Markets2018
River2019
Headquarters
Figure MarketsSan Francisco, CA
RiverUSA
Availability
Figure MarketsWorldwide
RiverUS only, excluding NY and NV

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Figure Markets$50 bonus when you deposit $500 within 30 days
RiverEarn up to $100 in BTC
Token
Figure MarketsYLDS
River
Compounding
Figure MarketsYes
RiverNo
Payouts
Figure MarketsMonthly
RiverMonthly
Fees
Figure Markets
RiverNone
Lockup
Figure Markets
River
Maker Fee
Figure Markets
River
Taker Fee
Figure Markets
River

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Figure Markets
River
BTC Max
Figure Markets
River
ETH Rate
Figure Markets1%
River
ETH Max
Figure Markets
River
Stablecoin Rate
Figure Markets3.85%
River

Figure Markets

Review

Pros

  • First SEC-approved interest-bearing stablecoin (YLDS)
  • Regulated and transparent

Cons

  • Product is more complicated (i.e. a direct marketplace)

River

Review

Pros

  • USD interest paid in BTC
  • FDIC-insured USD deposits

Cons

  • US only
  • Bitcoin-only