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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 ...

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...

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General

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

Fees & Financial

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

Cryptocurrency Rates

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

Unique Pros

  • Flexible deposit terms

Key Cons

  • Rates lower than other exchanges

Unique Pros

  • Full exchange services available
  • No minimums

Key Cons

  • Limited to ETH and SOL staking
  • US-focused