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Poloniex

Poloniex

Poloniex is a cryptocurrency exchange that offers both Staking and Earn products. Users can participate in flexible and fixed staking products, earnin...

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
Poloniex logo
Phemex logo
Founded
Poloniex 2014
Phemex 2019
Headquarters
Poloniex Boston, USA
Phemex Singapore
Availability
Poloniex Worldwide, excluding US
Phemex Worldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Poloniex 10% off, unlock mystery box
Phemex $20 bonus
Token
Poloniex
Phemex
Compounding
Poloniex No
Phemex No
Payouts
Poloniex Varies
Phemex
Fees
Poloniex
Phemex
Lockup
Poloniex Flexible-30 days
Phemex
Maker Fee
Poloniex 0.25
Phemex 0.01
Taker Fee
Poloniex 0.25
Phemex 0.06

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Poloniex 0.01%
Phemex 1%
BTC Max
Poloniex 1%
Phemex 3%
ETH Rate
Poloniex 1%
Phemex 1.5%
ETH Max
Poloniex 6%
Phemex 3%
Stablecoin Rate
Poloniex 3.6%
Phemex 5%

Unique Pros

  • Regular bonus promotions available
  • Flexible and fixed staking options

Key Cons

  • Rates aggressively tiered

Unique Pros

  • Flexible deposit terms

Key Cons

  • Rates lower than other exchanges