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KuCoin

KuCoin

KuCoin is a leading crypto exchange platform that offers savings, staking and lending programs.

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...

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General

Platform
KuCoin logo
Kraken logo
Founded
KuCoin 2017
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
KuCoin Seychelles
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
KuCoin Worldwide, excluding US
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
KuCoin 10% discount on fees with coupon code: QBSSSLX4
Kraken Up to $100 with invite code: yybpp393
Token
KuCoin
Kraken
Compounding
KuCoin Yes
Kraken No
Payouts
KuCoin Varies
Kraken Weekly
Fees
KuCoin Yes
Kraken Yes
Lockup
KuCoin Varies
Kraken
Maker Fee
KuCoin
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
KuCoin
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
KuCoin
Kraken 0.15%
BTC Max
KuCoin
Kraken
ETH Rate
KuCoin
Kraken 2.25%
ETH Max
KuCoin
Kraken 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
KuCoin
Kraken 4.25%

Unique Pros

  • Large, popular crypto exchange
  • Wide variety of earn programs depending on need

Key Cons

  • Lending rates vary greatly

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

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