Exchange
Gemini vs Uphold
Same kind of product, two profiles. Affiliate status is not how this page is ordered.
On the published entry rate this comparison sorts by, Gemini is lower (0.60% maker / 1.20% 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
Uphold
Uphold does not publish a maker/taker table. The US, UK, and Europe trading fee is a spread inside the preview price. The schedule updated 21 September 2026 lists BTC and ETH at about 2.05% to 2.2%, and altcoins at about 2.85% to 3.8%. USD and supported USD stablecoins convert at 0% up to a monthly cap.
Spread, high end 2.20%
Facts
| Fact | Gemini | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| BTC and ETH spread | — | Typically 2.05% to 2.2% in the US, UK, and Europe. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Altcoin spread | — | Typically 2.85% to 3.8%. The higher of the two asset categories applies when you convert between them. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| USD stablecoin conversions | — | 0% (1:1) between US dollars and supported USD stablecoins, for the first $20,000 per rolling month, and only while the stablecoin trades within 0.2% of $1. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Smaller trades | — | An Uphold fee applies when the trade value is below $500, with listed exceptions such as card deposits and the Uphold debit card. Verified 2026-10-18 |
| Custody model | — | Custodial platform. Precious metals, where offered, are held with a third-party partner rather than by you. Verified 2026-10-18 |
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.
Uphold sources
- BTC and ETH spread
Verified 2026-10-18
Typically 2.05% to 2.2% in the US, UK, and Europe.
Fee schedule last updated 21 September 2026.
- Altcoin spread
Verified 2026-10-18
Typically 2.85% to 3.8%. The higher of the two asset categories applies when you convert between them.
- USD stablecoin conversions
Verified 2026-10-18
0% (1:1) between US dollars and supported USD stablecoins, for the first $20,000 per rolling month, and only while the stablecoin trades within 0.2% of $1.
- Smaller trades
Verified 2026-10-18
An Uphold fee applies when the trade value is below $500, with listed exceptions such as card deposits and the Uphold debit card.
- Custody model
Verified 2026-10-18
Custodial platform. Precious metals, where offered, are held with a third-party partner rather than by you.
Order on this site follows published fees. An Affiliate tag does not change it.