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AscendEX vs CoinEx

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

AscendEX

AscendEX

Quick takeAscendEX combines exchange-managed staking with other Earn offers. Its clearest advantage is Instant Unbonding, which can return supported s...

Score3.8
VS
CoinEx

CoinEx

Quick takeCoinEx offers a Financial Account for flexible exchange yield and separate staking products for eligible proof-of-stake assets. The Financia...

Score4.3

General

Platform
AscendEXlogo
CoinExlogo
Founded
AscendEX2018
CoinEx2017
Headquarters
AscendEXSingapore
CoinExLA, USA
Availability
AscendEXWorldwide, excluding US
CoinExWorldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
AscendEXInvite code: UD4DBENEU
CoinEx
Token
AscendEXASD
CoinExCET
Compounding
AscendEXYes
CoinExNo
Payouts
AscendEXDaily
CoinEx
Fees
AscendEXVaries
CoinEx
Lockup
AscendEXNone
CoinEx
Maker Fee
AscendEX0.1
CoinEx2.2
Taker Fee
AscendEX0.1
CoinEx0.2

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
AscendEX
CoinEx
BTC Max
AscendEX
CoinEx
ETH Rate
AscendEX
CoinEx2.75%
ETH Max
AscendEX
CoinEx
Stablecoin Rate
AscendEX10.52%
CoinEx5.1%

AscendEX

Review

Pros

  • Supports exchange-managed staking for several proof-of-stake assets.
  • Instant Unbonding can shorten the wait for supported assets.
  • Some staked balances can remain usable as margin collateral.

Cons

  • Instant Unbonding fees vary by asset and can materially reduce the return.
  • Regular unstaking can leave assets unavailable while rewards have stopped.
  • AscendEX is not available to U.S. customers.

CoinEx

Review

Pros

  • Offers both a flexible Financial Account and proof-of-stake products.
  • Transfers between spot and Financial balances are handled within one exchange account.
  • Supports several major staking assets.

Cons

  • Public documentation gives limited detail on Financial Account yield sources.
  • Rates and product capacity can change after funds are allocated.
  • CoinEx is unavailable to U.S. customers.