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This crypto exchange comparison puts ten exchanges side by side: spot and futures maker/taker fees, KYC tiers, fiat currencies and whether US residents are accepted. Start from what matters to you (low fees, derivatives depth, regulation or altcoin breadth): the scenario guide and the head-to-head cards below point to the right rows. For the reasoned ranking with each exchange's pros and cons, see the best crypto exchanges list.
| Exchange | Spot maker | Spot taker | Futures maker / taker | Coins | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.055% | 280+ | 2018 |
| OKX | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.05% | 320+ | 2017 |
| Binance | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.05% | 350+ | 2017 |
| Kraken | 0.40% | 0.80% | 0.02% / 0.05% | 240+ | 2011 |
| KuCoin | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.06% | 400+ | 2017 |
| MEXC | 0.00% | 0.05% | 0.00% / 0.02% | 1500+ | 2018 |
| Coinbase | 0.40% | 0.60%Last verified September 27, 2026 | — | 250+ | 2012 |
| Gate | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.05% | 1700+ | 2013 |
| Bitget | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.02% / 0.06% | 300+ | 2018 |
| Crypto.com | 0.25% | 0.50% | — | 250+ | 2016 |
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Lowest yearly fees: MEXC, $120
| ExchangeEffective rate | Yearly cost | Go to exchange |
|---|---|---|
 MEXC0.01% | $120$10 /mo | Sign up — MEXC |
 OKX0.035% | $420$35 /mo | Visit — OKX |
 Binance0.035% | $420$35 /mo | Sign up — Binance |
| Exchange | KYC tiers | Fiat currencies | Headquarters | US residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | Standard, Premium | EUR, USD, AED, RUB, TRY | Dubai / UAE | ✗ |
| OKX | Basic, Advanced, Pro | EUR, USD, AED, TRY | Seychelles / Global | ✗ |
| Binance | Basic, Verified, Verified Plus | EUR, GBP, AUD, BRL, TRY | Cayman Islands / Global | ✗ |
| Kraken | Starter, Express, Intermediate, Pro | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CHF | USA | ✓ |
| KuCoin | KYC1, KYC2 | EUR, USD, INR, TRY | Seychelles | ✗ |
| MEXC | Optional, Verified | EUR, USD, AED, TRY | Seychelles | ✗ |
| Coinbase | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY | USA | ✓ |
| Gate | Basic, Advanced | EUR, USD, BRL, TRY | Cayman Islands | ✗ |
| Bitget | Basic, Advanced | EUR, USD, AED, TRY | Seychelles | ✗ |
| Crypto.com | Basic, Advanced | EUR, USD, GBP, CAD, AUD, BRL | Singapore | ✓ |
Access rules change by country and by exchange entity; check the exchange's own terms for your country before you open an account. Terms used here: KYC, spot trading, futures trading, order book.
On the standard tier MEXC charges the least for spot trades, and OKX pairs a low maker rate with deep liquidity. Binance and Bybit sit at the common 0.1% rate, which Binance cuts further when fees are paid in BNB. Kraken has the highest base-tier spot rate among the fees we could read in this table.
Bybit and Binance hold the deepest perpetual-futures books in this table. Bybit kept withdrawals open while it covered its February 2025 loss from reserves; Binance's October 2025 USDe collateral episode is a reminder that the venue is part of the risk on cross-margined positions.
| Criterion | Binance | Bybit |
|---|---|---|
| Spot (maker / taker) | 0.10% / 0.10% | 0.10% / 0.10% |
| Futures (maker / taker) | 0.02% / 0.05% | 0.02% / 0.055% |
| Coins listed | 350+ | 280+ |
| Fiat (selection) | EUR, GBP, AUD, BRL | EUR, USD, AED, RUB |
| US residents | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Spot fees are identical on the base tier and the futures gap is small. The difference is breadth and track record: Binance lists more coins and pairs, while Bybit stands out for covering its February 2025 hack loss from reserves without halting withdrawals. Binance's 2023 US settlement and its October 2025 USDe episode remain part of its record.
| Criterion | Binance | OKX |
|---|---|---|
| Spot (maker / taker) | 0.10% / 0.10% | 0.08% / 0.10% |
| Futures (maker / taker) | 0.02% / 0.05% | 0.02% / 0.05% |
| Coins listed | 350+ | 320+ |
| Fiat (selection) | EUR, GBP, AUD, BRL | EUR, USD, AED, TRY |
| US residents | Not accepted | Not accepted |
OKX has the lower spot maker rate on the base tier, taker rates are level and futures rates match. Binance lists slightly more coins. Both have a resolved US case on record (Binance in 2023, OKX in February 2025). For a trader who mostly uses limit orders, the OKX maker rate is where the yearly difference shows up.
| Criterion | Coinbase | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Spot (maker / taker) | 0.40% / 0.60% (Last verified September 27, 2026) | 0.40% / 0.80% |
| Futures (maker / taker) | — | 0.02% / 0.05% |
| Coins listed | 250+ | 240+ |
| Fiat (selection) | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD |
| US residents | Accepted | Accepted |
Both are US-regulated and accept US residents. Coinbase is publicly listed and the easiest to start with; Kraken has the cleanest security record of any major exchange and a wider product set (spot, staking, futures, margin). On the base tier both are expensive next to offshore rivals, so volume tiers matter more here than anywhere else in the table.
See what the gap costs at your own volume in the fee calculator. Related terms: funding rate, leverage, slippage, cold wallet.
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BybitOpen account →OKXVisit site →BinanceOpen account →
KrakenVisit site →
KuCoinVisit site →MEXCOpen account →
CoinbaseVisit site →
GateOpen account →
BitgetOpen account →
Crypto.comVisit site →On the standard (non-VIP) tier both charge 0.1% maker / 0.1% taker for spot trades. On USDT perpetual futures Binance's taker rate is 0.05% and Bybit's is 0.055%, a gap that only adds up at high futures volume. Use the fee calculator to see the yearly difference at your own volume.
On the base tier MEXC has the lowest spot fees in this table (0% maker / 0.05% taker), followed by OKX on the maker side. Kraken (0.4% / 0.8%) and Coinbase (0.4% / 0.6%, last verified September 27, 2026) have the highest base-tier rates. Fees fall with volume tiers and token discounts at most exchanges.
Of the ten exchanges compared here, Kraken, Coinbase and Crypto.com accept US residents. The global Binance, Bybit, OKX, KuCoin, MEXC, Gate and Bitget platforms do not; some run separate US entities with their own asset lists and fees.
Yes. Every exchange in this comparison requires identity verification (KYC) for full trading and withdrawal limits. The tier names differ by exchange and are listed in the KYC column above.
Fees are the base-tier rates published on each exchange's fee page. Coin counts, fiat currencies and access rules come from the exchanges' own pages and announcements. The page is prepared by the COINOTAG Research Desk; affiliate agreements do not change the tables.