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KuCoin vs Kraken

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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 $150
Token
KuCoin
Kraken
Compounding
KuCoin Yes
Kraken No
Payouts
KuCoin Varies
Kraken Once or twice a week, depending on coin
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%

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lending rates vary greatly

Pros

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

Cons

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

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