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Phemex vs Poloniex

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

Phemex

Phemex

Quick takePhemex offers Flexible Savings and a separate lending pool where supplied assets earn interest from borrowers. Flexible Savings can be redee...

Score4.3
VS
Poloniex

Poloniex

Quick takePoloniex combines automatic network staking for selected assets with a broader Earn marketplace of flexible and fixed products. Ordinary sta...

Score4.0

General

Platform
Phemexlogo
Poloniexlogo
Founded
Phemex2019
Poloniex2014
Headquarters
PhemexSingapore
PoloniexBoston, USA
Availability
PhemexRestricted in the U.S., UK, Australia and other listed jurisdictions; Canadian restrictions include Ontario, Quebec, Alberta and Saskatchewan.
PoloniexWorldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Phemex$20 bonus
Poloniex10% off, unlock mystery box
Token
Phemex
Poloniex
Compounding
PhemexNo
PoloniexNo
Payouts
Phemex
PoloniexVaries
Fees
Phemex
Poloniex
Lockup
Phemex
PoloniexFlexible-30 days
Maker Fee
Phemex0.1
Poloniex0.25
Taker Fee
Phemex0.1
Poloniex0.25

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Phemex1%
Poloniex0.01%
BTC Max
Phemex3%
Poloniex1%
ETH Rate
Phemex1.5%
Poloniex1%
ETH Max
Phemex3%
Poloniex6%
Stablecoin Rate
Phemex2%
Poloniex3.6%

Phemex

Review

Pros

  • Flexible Savings permits redemption without a lockups
  • Auto-Transfer can allocate eligible idle balances automatically

Cons

  • KYC is required
  • Phemex does not serve U.S. customers

Poloniex

Review

Pros

  • Eligible network-staking balances can remain available for trading or withdrawal.
  • Flexible Earn pays daily and supports Fast Redemption.
  • Auto-Subscribe can allocate qualifying spot balances twice daily.

Cons

  • Many headline rates are temporary, capped, or tied to speculative tokens.
  • Asset-specific staking fees can be high, including 25% in the published ATOM example.
  • Poloniex is unavailable to U.S. customers.