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Bitfinex vs Coinbase

Side-by-side comparison of Bitfinex and Coinbase referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

Coinbase offers up to 50% revenue share (30-day window).

Bitfinex
Coinbase
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
18% of trading + margin fees
50% fee share, 3 months
MODEL
revenue-share
revenue-share
MAX REV SHARE
18%
50%
PAYOUT
USDT/BTC
fiat/USDC
MIN PAYOUT
$5
$10
FREQUENCY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
FIRST PAYOUT
~7d
~45d
COOKIE
LIFETIME
30D
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
US
NONE
RISK
MEDIUM
LOW
RATING
3.5/5 (70)
3.9/5 (220)
PROGRAM AGE
8y
6y

Bitfinex

PROS
  • +Includes margin lending fees
  • +Long track record
  • +Pro-trader audience
CONS
  • 18% is low
  • US blocked
  • Tether affiliation risk

Coinbase

PROS
  • +US-compliant
  • +strongest US brand
  • +50% highest for US CEX
  • +USDC/fiat payout
CONS
  • 3-month cap limits LTV
  • Slow monthly via Impact