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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...

KuCoin

KuCoin

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

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General

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

Fees & Financial

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

Cryptocurrency Rates

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

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

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons

  • Lending rates vary greatly