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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...

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...

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General

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

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
HTX
Token
Kraken
HTX HTX
Compounding
Kraken No
HTX No
Payouts
Kraken Weekly
HTX
Fees
Kraken Yes
HTX
Lockup
Kraken
HTX
Maker Fee
Kraken 0.16
HTX 0.02
Taker Fee
Kraken 0.26
HTX 0.04

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Kraken 0.15%
HTX
BTC Max
Kraken
HTX
ETH Rate
Kraken 2.25%
HTX 3%
ETH Max
Kraken 6.5%
HTX
Stablecoin Rate
Kraken 4.08%
HTX 4%

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

  • Established exchange with long history
  • Wide coin support

Key Cons

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