CIR animation

We compare platforms & may earn a commission. Learn more.

Email Newsletter
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...

Coinmetro

Coinmetro

Coinmetro is a regulated, user-friendly centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017. The platform focuses on making crypto accessible through ...

VS

General

Platform
Kraken logo
Coinmetro logo
Founded
Kraken 2011
Coinmetro 2017
Headquarters
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Coinmetro Tallinn, Estonia
Availability
Kraken Worldwide
Coinmetro Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Coinmetro Up to €25 cashback
Token
Kraken
Coinmetro XCM
Compounding
Kraken No
Coinmetro No
Payouts
Kraken Weekly
Coinmetro End of term
Fees
Kraken Yes
Coinmetro Yes
Lockup
Kraken
Coinmetro 3, 6, 12, or 24 months
Maker Fee
Kraken 0.16
Coinmetro 0.1
Taker Fee
Kraken 0.26
Coinmetro 0.2

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Kraken 0.15%
Coinmetro 1.8%
BTC Max
Kraken
Coinmetro 6%
ETH Rate
Kraken 2.25%
Coinmetro 2.4%
ETH Max
Kraken 6.5%
Coinmetro 4%
Stablecoin Rate
Kraken 4.08%
Coinmetro

Pros

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

Cons

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

Coinmetro

Review →

Pros

  • Full exchange service with on- and off-ramps
  • XRP staking plan available

Cons

  • All rewards forfeited for leaving a staking plan early