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Coinbase vs Gemini

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General

Platform
Coinbase logo
Gemini logo
Founded
Coinbase 2012
Gemini 2014
Headquarters
Coinbase Wilmington, DE
Gemini New York, NY
Availability
Coinbase 100+ countries
Gemini All US states and Singapore

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Coinbase Get up to $200 after first trade
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Token
Coinbase
Gemini GUSD
Compounding
Coinbase No
Gemini No
Payouts
Coinbase Varies
Gemini
Fees
Coinbase Yes
Gemini Yes
Lockup
Coinbase None
Gemini None
Maker Fee
Coinbase 0.5
Gemini 0.35
Taker Fee
Coinbase 0.5
Gemini 0.35

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Coinbase
Gemini
BTC Max
Coinbase
Gemini
ETH Rate
Coinbase 1.89%
Gemini 3%
ETH Max
Coinbase
Gemini
Stablecoin Rate
Coinbase 0%
Gemini

Pros

  • Full exchange functionality
  • Popular, highly trusted
  • Publicly traded company

Cons

Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Cons

No cons listed