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CEX.IO vs Kraken

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General

Platform
CEX.IO logo
Kraken logo
Founded
CEX.IO 2013
Kraken 2011
Headquarters
CEX.IO UK
Kraken San Francisco, CA
Availability
CEX.IO Worldwide, earn programs not available in US
Kraken Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
CEX.IO
Kraken $150 after you trade with code z735qcp7
Token
CEX.IO
Kraken
Compounding
CEX.IO No
Kraken No
Payouts
CEX.IO Daily
Kraken Weekly
Fees
CEX.IO
Kraken Yes
Lockup
CEX.IO
Kraken
Maker Fee
CEX.IO 0.15
Kraken 0.16
Taker Fee
CEX.IO 0.25
Kraken 0.26

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
CEX.IO 0.5%
Kraken 0.15%
BTC Max
CEX.IO 4%
Kraken
ETH Rate
CEX.IO 3%
Kraken 2.25%
ETH Max
CEX.IO 6%
Kraken 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
CEX.IO 4%
Kraken 4.25%

Pros

  • Solid platform with dedication to Earn programs
  • Good crypto interest rates

Cons

  • Earn and staking programs unavailable in the US

Pros

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

Cons

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