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HTX

HTX

HTX, formerly known as Huobi Global, is a cryptocurrency exchange that has rebranded to signify a new chapter in its operations. The name HTX reflects...

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 use...

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General

Platform
HTX logo
Kraken logo
Founded
HTX 2013
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
HTX China
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
HTX Worldwide, excluding US
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
HTX
Kraken Up to $200 bonus with code: g8474kwz
Token
HTX HTX
Kraken
Compounding
HTX No
Kraken No
Payouts
HTX
Kraken Weekly
Fees
HTX
Kraken Yes
Lockup
HTX
Kraken
Maker Fee
HTX 0.02
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
HTX 0.04
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
HTX
Kraken 0.02%
BTC Max
HTX
Kraken
ETH Rate
HTX
Kraken 2.31%
ETH Max
HTX
Kraken
Stablecoin Rate
HTX
Kraken 4.08%

Pros

  • Established exchange with long history
  • Wide coin support

Cons

  • Regulatory uncertainty following Huobi rebrand
  • Not available in some regions

Pros

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

Cons

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