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Gemini

Gemini

Gemini is a long-running centralized crypto exchange located in the United States. It offers staking and earn programs. Gemini Staking Gemini St...

Phemex

Phemex

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

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General

Platform
Gemini logo
Phemex logo
Founded
Gemini 2014
Phemex 2019
Headquarters
Gemini New York, NY
Phemex Singapore
Availability
Gemini All US states and Singapore
Phemex Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Gemini $15 in BTC when you trade $100
Phemex $20 bonus
Token
Gemini GUSD
Phemex
Compounding
Gemini No
Phemex No
Payouts
Gemini
Phemex
Fees
Gemini Yes
Phemex
Lockup
Gemini None
Phemex
Maker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Phemex 0.01
Taker Fee
Gemini 0.35
Phemex 0.06

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Gemini
Phemex 1%
BTC Max
Gemini
Phemex 3%
ETH Rate
Gemini 3%
Phemex 1.5%
ETH Max
Gemini
Phemex 3%
Stablecoin Rate
Gemini
Phemex 5%

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused

Unique Pros

  • Flexible deposit terms

Key Cons

  • Rates lower than other exchanges