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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...

Phemex

Phemex

Phemex is a crypto exchange offering exceptionally low fees and powerful tools for trading.Phemex EarnPhemex Earn is a crypto lending product from Phe...

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General

Platform
OKX logo
Phemex logo
Founded
OKX 2017
Phemex 2019
Headquarters
OKX Seychelles
Phemex Singapore
Availability
OKX Worldwide, some services unavailable in US
Phemex Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
OKX Buy $100 in crypto, get $10 in BTC
Phemex $20 bonus
Token
OKX
Phemex
Compounding
OKX Yes
Phemex No
Payouts
OKX Varies
Phemex
Fees
OKX
Phemex
Lockup
OKX None (flexible) to fixed terms
Phemex
Maker Fee
OKX 0.02
Phemex 0.01
Taker Fee
OKX 0.05
Phemex 0.06

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
OKX 1.82%
Phemex 3%
BTC Max
OKX
Phemex
ETH Rate
OKX 7.3%
Phemex 3%
ETH Max
OKX
Phemex
Stablecoin Rate
OKX 9.13%
Phemex 10%

Pros

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

Cons

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

Pros

  • Flexible deposit terms

Cons

  • Rates lower than other exchanges