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HTX vs Kraken

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

HTX

HTX

Quick takeHTX Earn has flexible and fixed products, plus staking, new-token campaigns, VIP offers, and structured products. Its flexible product compo...

Score4.3
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Kraken

Kraken

Quick takeKraken is a custodial crypto exchange offering flexible staking, bonded staking, and Auto Earn for eligible assets and regions. Flexible pro...

Score4.3
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General

Platform
HTXlogo
Krakenlogo
Founded
HTX2013
Kraken2011
Headquarters
HTXChina
KrakenSan Francisco, CA
Availability
HTXWorldwide, excluding US
KrakenAvailable in supported jurisdictions; U.S. restrictions include Maine and New York. Assets and funding vary by location.

Fees & Financial

Bonus
HTX
Kraken$10 BTC + 10% fee discount
Token
HTXHTX
Kraken
Compounding
HTXNo
KrakenNo
Payouts
HTX
KrakenWeekly
Fees
HTX
KrakenYes
Lockup
HTX
Kraken
Maker Fee
HTX0.02
Kraken0.4
Taker Fee
HTX0.04
Kraken0.8

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
HTX
Kraken0.02%
BTC Max
HTX
Kraken
ETH Rate
HTX3%
Kraken
ETH Max
HTX
Kraken2.44%
Stablecoin Rate
HTX4%
Kraken3.75%

Pros

  • Flexible Earn begins accruing after the next full hour and compounds hourly.
  • Offers flexible, fixed, and network-staking products with different term choices.
  • Auto-Earn can allocate eligible idle spot balances.

Cons

  • HTX may delay flexible redemptions when platform liquidity is insufficient.
  • Headline rates often depend on promotions, balance caps, or VIP status.
  • Fixed products do not allow early redemption.

Kraken

Review

Pros

  • Supports flexible and bonded staking across a broad selection of assets, with rewards paid weekly.
  • Auto Earn can keep eligible assets available for trading or withdrawal while automatically allocating them to supported rewards programs.

Cons

  • Flexible Staking and Auto Earn generally deduct 30% of rewards, while the entry bonded tier deducts 25%.
  • Flexible staking may generate rewards on only up to half of the selected balance for assets with an unbonding period.