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Bitfinex vs Kraken

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

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

Kraken offers up to 20% revenue share (180-day window).

Bitfinex
Kraken
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
18% of trading + margin fees
20% of trading fees, 180 days
MODEL
revenue-share
revenue-share
MAX REV SHARE
18%
20%
PAYOUT
USDT/BTC
USDT/BTC/fiat
MIN PAYOUT
$5
$50
FREQUENCY
WEEKLY
MONTHLY
FIRST PAYOUT
~7d
~30d
COOKIE
LIFETIME
180D
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
US
NONE
RISK
MEDIUM
LOW
RATING
3.5/5 (70)
4.1/5 (155)
PROGRAM AGE
8y
7y

Bitfinex

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

Kraken

PROS
  • +US-compliant
  • +Strong brand trust
  • +Fiat payout
CONS
  • 20% is low
  • 180-day cap
  • $50 min + monthly = slow