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Kraken vs AscendEX

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

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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AscendEX

AscendEX

AscendEX is a global cryptocurrency exchange and financial platform that gives users a powerful way to earn, trade, and grow their crypto portfolios.A...

General

Platform
Krakenlogo
AscendEXlogo
Founded
Kraken2011
AscendEX2018
Headquarters
KrakenSan Francisco, CA
AscendEXSingapore
Availability
KrakenWorldwide
AscendEXWorldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Kraken$10 BTC + 10% fee discount
AscendEXInvite code: UD4DBENEU
Token
Kraken
AscendEXASD
Compounding
KrakenNo
AscendEXYes
Payouts
KrakenWeekly
AscendEXDaily
Fees
KrakenYes
AscendEXVaries
Lockup
Kraken
AscendEXNone
Maker Fee
Kraken0.16
AscendEX0.1
Taker Fee
Kraken0.26
AscendEX0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Kraken0.02%
AscendEX
BTC Max
Kraken
AscendEX
ETH Rate
Kraken1.86%
AscendEX
ETH Max
Kraken
AscendEX
Stablecoin Rate
Kraken4.08%
AscendEX2.02%

Kraken

Review

Pros

  • Full exchange services

Cons

  • 15% fee from staking rewards

AscendEX

Review

Pros

  • Wide variety of coins

Cons

  • Best rates are tied to promotions