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KuCoin vs Nexo

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General

Platform
KuCoin logo
Nexo logo
Founded
KuCoin 2017
Nexo 2017
Headquarters
KuCoin Seychelles
Nexo Switzerland
Availability
KuCoin Worldwide, excluding US
Nexo Worldwide

Fees & Financial

Bonus
KuCoin 10% discount on fees with coupon code: QBSSSLX4
Nexo Up to $500 USDC with $50,000 deposit in a 3, 6, or 12-month Fixed Term
Token
KuCoin
Nexo NEXO
Compounding
KuCoin Yes
Nexo Yes
Payouts
KuCoin Varies
Nexo Daily
Fees
KuCoin Yes
Nexo Limited free withdrawls per month
Lockup
KuCoin Varies
Nexo None or 1 month
Maker Fee
KuCoin
Nexo
Taker Fee
KuCoin
Nexo

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
KuCoin
Nexo 4%
BTC Max
KuCoin
Nexo 5.5%
ETH Rate
KuCoin
Nexo 5%
ETH Max
KuCoin
Nexo 6.5%
Stablecoin Rate
KuCoin
Nexo 8%

Pros

  • Large, popular crypto exchange
  • Wide variety of earn programs depending on need

Cons

  • Lending rates vary greatly

Pros

  • Good rates for all coins deposited
  • Popular platform
  • 1-5 free withdrawal per month depending on loyalty tier

Cons

  • $5,000 minimum deposit
  • Best rates require earning in NEXO token