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Kraken vs KuCoin
Side-by-side comparison of Kraken and KuCoin referral programs. Which one earns you more? Here are the facts.
[ HIGHER PAYOUT ]
KuCoin offers up to 40% revenue share (lifetime).
Kraken
KuCoin
CATEGORY
CEX
CEX
COMMISSION
20% of trading fees, 180 days
40% spot + 5% sub-affiliate
MODEL
revenue-share
revenue-share
MAX REV SHARE
20%
40%
PAYOUT
USDT/BTC/fiat
USDT/native
MIN PAYOUT
$50
No minimum
FREQUENCY
MONTHLY
DAILY
FIRST PAYOUT
~30d
~1d
COOKIE
180D
LIFETIME
KYC
YES
YES
GEO BLOCKED
NONE
US, NL, CA
RISK
LOW
MEDIUM
RATING
4.1/5 (155)
3.5/5 (120)
PROGRAM AGE
7y
6y
Kraken
PROS
- +US-compliant
- +Strong brand trust
- +Fiat payout
CONS
- −20% is low
- −180-day cap
- −$50 min + monthly = slow
KuCoin
PROS
- +Deep altcoin listings
- +Sub-affiliate 5%
CONS
- −Legal uncertainty
- −3 geo blocks