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KuCoin

KuCoin

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

OKX

OKX

OKX (formerly OKEx and okcoin) is a popular and large crypto exchange that offers OKX Earn, a suite of products, which includes crypto earn, staking a...

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General

Platform
KuCoin logo
OKX logo
Founded
KuCoin 2017
OKX 2017
Headquarters
KuCoin Seychelles
OKX Seychelles
Availability
KuCoin Worldwide, excluding US
OKX Worldwide, some services unavailable in US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
KuCoin 10% discount on fees with coupon code: QBSSSLX4
OKX Buy $100 in crypto, get $10 in BTC
Token
KuCoin
OKX
Compounding
KuCoin Yes
OKX Yes
Payouts
KuCoin Varies
OKX Varies
Fees
KuCoin Yes
OKX
Lockup
KuCoin Varies
OKX None (flexible) to fixed terms
Maker Fee
KuCoin
OKX 0.02
Taker Fee
KuCoin
OKX 0.05

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
KuCoin
OKX 0.53%
BTC Max
KuCoin
OKX
ETH Rate
KuCoin
OKX
ETH Max
KuCoin
OKX
Stablecoin Rate
KuCoin
OKX 2.62%

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

  • Lending rates vary greatly

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services
  • Variety of products, including simple earn and staking

Key Cons

  • Flexible rates relatively low
  • Earn offering may be limited in the US