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Coinmetro

Coinmetro

Coinmetro is a regulated, user-friendly centralized cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2017. The platform focuses on making crypto accessible through ...

Coinbase

Coinbase

Coinbase is one of the most popular centralized crypto exchanges. In Feb. 2026, Coinbase added the option to earn USDC rewards in BTC (with require...

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General

Platform
Coinmetro logo
Coinbase logo
Founded
Coinmetro 2017
Coinbase 2012
Headquarters
Coinmetro Tallinn, Estonia
Coinbase Wilmington, DE
Availability
Coinmetro Worldwide
Coinbase 100+ countries

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Coinmetro Up to €25 cashback
Coinbase
Token
Coinmetro XCM
Coinbase
Compounding
Coinmetro No
Coinbase No
Payouts
Coinmetro End of term
Coinbase Varies
Fees
Coinmetro Yes
Coinbase Yes
Lockup
Coinmetro 3, 6, 12, or 24 months
Coinbase None
Maker Fee
Coinmetro 0.1
Coinbase 0.5
Taker Fee
Coinmetro 0.2
Coinbase 0.5

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Coinmetro 1.8%
Coinbase
BTC Max
Coinmetro 6%
Coinbase
ETH Rate
Coinmetro 2.4%
Coinbase 1.89%
ETH Max
Coinmetro 4%
Coinbase
Stablecoin Rate
Coinmetro
Coinbase 0%

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange service with on- and off-ramps
  • XRP staking plan available

Key Cons

  • All rewards forfeited for leaving a staking plan early

Unique Pros

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

Key Cons