Exchange
Gemini vs Kraken
Same kind of product, two profiles. Affiliate status is not how this page is ordered.
On the published entry rate this comparison sorts by, Kraken is lower (0.40% maker / 0.80% taker).
Gemini
Gemini splits a simple interface from ActiveTrader. ActiveTrader publishes a maker/taker table dated 1 September 2026. The simple interface charges a fee plus a spread that Gemini does not reduce to one public percent.
0.60% maker / 1.20% taker
Kraken
Kraken Pro uses a maker/taker schedule. From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets held on the platform. Instant Buy volume does not count toward that volume, and Instant Buy is a quoted price rather than the Pro schedule.
0.40% maker / 0.80% taker
Facts
| Fact | Gemini | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| ActiveTrader entry fee | 0.60% maker and 1.20% taker from $0 volume or $0 balance. The schedule is dated 1 September 2026. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Stablecoin pairs | RLUSD/USD, USDC/GUSD, and GUSD/USD are 0% maker and 0% taker. Other stablecoin pairs are 0% maker and 0.01% taker. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Simple order pricing | Gemini mode fees are shown on the trade review screen and can vary. Instant and recurring orders include a spread. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Custody fee | There is no custody fee on a Gemini Exchange account. Gemini Custody, a separate product, is 0.4% or $30 per month per asset, whichever is higher. Verified 2026-10-18 | — |
| Pro entry fee | — | Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| How the tier is chosen | — | From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Custody model | — | Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| US state availability | — | Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date. Unverified |
Gemini sources
- ActiveTrader entry fee
Verified 2026-10-18
0.60% maker and 1.20% taker from $0 volume or $0 balance. The schedule is dated 1 September 2026.
- Stablecoin pairs
Verified 2026-10-18
RLUSD/USD, USDC/GUSD, and GUSD/USD are 0% maker and 0% taker. Other stablecoin pairs are 0% maker and 0.01% taker.
- Simple order pricing
Verified 2026-10-18
Gemini mode fees are shown on the trade review screen and can vary. Instant and recurring orders include a spread.
- Custody fee
Verified 2026-10-18
There is no custody fee on a Gemini Exchange account. Gemini Custody, a separate product, is 0.4% or $30 per month per asset, whichever is higher.
Kraken sources
- Pro entry fee
Verified 2026-10-18
Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume.
- How the tier is chosen
Verified 2026-10-18
From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded.
- Custody model
Verified 2026-10-18
Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply.
- US state availability
Unverified
Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date.
Order on this site follows published fees. An Affiliate tag does not change it.