BitMEX vs Kraken

Side-by-side exchange comparison

BitMEX exchange logo

BitMEX

3.6/5
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Kraken exchange logo

Kraken

3.5/5
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Feature comparison

Feature BitMEX Kraken
Country US USA
Founded 2014 2011
Currencies USD,GBP,EUR,CAD… USD,EUR,CAD,GBP,JPY…
Deposit Crypto wallets,PayPal,Credit card,bank account SEPA,SWIFT,Bank wire,JPY Bank Transfer,Crypto
Withdrawal Crypto wallets,PayPal,Credit card,bank account SEPA,SWIFT,Bank wire,JPY Bank Transfer,Crypto
Rating 3.6 / 5 3.5 / 5

Which is better?

Both BitMEX and Kraken are established exchanges with their own strengths. Your choice depends on your specific needs — fees, supported coins, and your country of residence.

Based on our editorial ratings: BitMEX scores higher (3.6/5 vs 3.5/5).

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