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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...

Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a long-running centralized crypto exchange located in the United States. It offers staking and earn programs. Gemini Staking Gemini St...

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General

Platform
Kraken logo
Gemini logo
Founded
Kraken 2011
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
Kraken Worldwide
Gemini All US states and Singapore

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
Kraken
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
Kraken No
Gemini No
Payouts
Kraken Weekly
Gemini
Fees
Kraken Yes
Gemini Yes
Lockup
Kraken
Gemini None
Maker Fee
Kraken 0.16
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
Kraken 0.26
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Kraken 0.15%
Gemini
BTC Max
Kraken
Gemini
ETH Rate
Kraken 2.25%
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
Kraken 6.5%
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
Kraken 4.08%
Gemini

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

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

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused