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Crypto.com vs Kraken

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

[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]

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

Crypto.com
Kraken
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
Up to $1,050 USDC + 50% fees (1yr)
20% of trading fees, 180 days
MODEL
hybrid
revenue-share
MAX REV SHARE
50%
20%
PAYOUT
USDC/fiat
USDT/BTC/fiat
MIN PAYOUT
No minimum
$50
FREQUENCY
ON-EVENT
MONTHLY
FIRST PAYOUT
~7d
~30d
COOKIE
30D
180D
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
US
NONE
RISK
MEDIUM
LOW
RATING
3.4/5 (130)
4.1/5 (155)
PROGRAM AGE
5y
7y

Crypto.com

PROS
  • +$25 upfront + ongoing hybrid
  • +Strong retail brand
  • +Multiple products
CONS
  • CRO payout = token risk
  • US blocked on exchange

Kraken

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