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Binance.US vs. Gemini: Which crypto exchange is better?

Both are popular and reputable cryptocurrency platforms, but which better suits your needs?

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Gemini and Binance.US are both cryptocurrency exchanges focusing primarily on providing services from basic trading services to staking and earning. Find out which exchange wins in a competition between Binance.US and Gemini.

Round 1: Binance.US vs. Gemini vs. on vital statistics

Both Gemini and Binance.US have built easy-to-use, reliable and secure cryptocurrency exchanges. That said, from a vital statistics perspective, Gemini has a slight edge over Binance.US as Gemini allows users to earn cryptocurrency through lending directly on the platform.

Binance.US logoGemini logo
Overall rating★★★★★★★★★★
Costs rating★★★★★★★★★★
Registered
Exchange locationUSAUnited States, Australia
Offers a debit card

Winner: Gemini

Round 2: Supported coins

The number of coins that Binance.US and Gemini have on their platform is comparable. The only thing that sets Gemini apart from Binance.US is that it allows the trading of XRP, which is a top 10 cryptocurrency that may appeal to crypto beginners.

Binance.US logoGemini logo
Number of tradeable crypto assets16781

Winner: Gemini

Round 3: Supported fiat currencies

Since Gemini operates internationally and Binance.US is operational exclusively in the United States, Gemini offers more fiat currencies than Binance.US. The only fiat currency offered by Binance.US is the USD. Gemini offers the ability to withdraw and deposit USD, CAD, AUD, GBP and several more.

Binance.US logoGemini logo
Number of supported fiat currencies17

Winner: Gemini

Round 4: Fees and costs

Gemini has a more complicated fee structure than Binance.US. It has flat rates for amounts below a USD threshold and charges a percentage of the trade amount for amounts above the threshold. On the other hand, Binance.US allows its users to pay fees with BNB and receive a 50% discount.

Binance.US logoGemini logo
Minimum deposits$0
Deposit FeesWire transfer: None
Debit card: 3.75%
Apple Pay: 3.75%
Cryptocurrency: None		ACH: Free
Wire Transfer: Free
Debit Card: 3.49% of total purchase amount
PayPal: 2.50% of total deposit amount
Direct crypto deposit: Free
Trading feeMaker: 0-0.30%
Taker: 0-0.45%		Trading: Dependant on transaction size:
$10 or less: $0.99
$10–$25: $1.49
$25–$50: $1.99
$50–$200: $2.99
More than $200: 1.49% of order value

Spread: 0.5% convenience fee on all transactions
Withdrawal FeesWire transfer: $10-15 (minimum $100 withdrawal)
Cryptocurrency: Fees vary		ACH: Free
USD Wire Transfer: $25
Non-USD/SGD Bank Transfer: Free
USD Bank Transfer (UK and EU only): Free
SGD Fast Transfers: 3 SGD
SGD Wire Transfer: 25 SGD
Direct crypto withdraw: depends on the asset
Deposit methodsCryptocurrency, Debit card, Wire transfer, Apple PayBank transfer (ACH), PayPal, FAST Transfer, Wire transfer (USD), Bank transfer (EUR and GBP), Cubix, Plaid Direct Payments (UK)

Winner: Binance.US

Round 5: Wallets

Although Gemini has a mobile application to access its systems, it doesn’t have a proprietary non-custodial wallet. Compare this with Binance.US, which builds and maintains a popular non-custodial wallet that can be used to store cryptocurrencies and access dApps on the Binance blockchain.

Winner: Binance.US

Round 6: Ease of use

Gemini is a much larger platform than Binance.US as it incorporates a lot of features for traders at all levels. Binance.US is a slimmed-down version of Binance and has only implemented the essential features such as trading and earning. Both platforms are well designed from a UI/UX perspective, but Binance.US has a slight edge due to its minimalistic approach.

Winner: Binance.US

Round 7: Security

Although Binance.US has never been hacked, its parent company has been. While Binance immediately reimbursed the affected users, Gemini has never been hacked and touts one of the largest insurance funds in the world. In this sense, Gemini has a better track record and demonstrates that it’s prepared to respond to an untimely hack.

Winner: Gemini

Gemini vs. Binance.US winner: Gemini

The comparison between Gemini and Binance.US is close, but Gemini won four of the seven rounds. From a beginner’s perspective, Gemini might be the better choice because of its dedication to security and well-roundedness concerning fees, features and cryptocurrencies it offers.

Although it may not be as easy to use as Binance.US, the flexibility of its platform makes up for any shortcomings. Gemini’s lack of hacks and sizeable insurance fund gives crypto beginners a level of comfort that Binance.US simply does not have.

Disclaimer: This page is not financial advice or an endorsement of digital assets, providers or services. Digital assets are volatile and risky, and past performance is no guarantee of future results. Potential regulations or policies can affect their availability and services provided. Talk with a financial professional before making a decision. Finder or the author may own cryptocurrency discussed on this page.

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Keegan Francis was a cryptocurrency writer for Finder. He has been invested in cryptocurrencies since 2013 and writing about them since 2018. He has written and edited for CryptoVantage. In 2020 he and his wife Mrugakshee Palwe opted entirely out of the world of traditional finance and went "full crypto", covering their experience in the Go Full Crypto podcast and via a Substack newsletter. Keegan holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Acadia University, and has attained graduate certificates from Ivan On Tech's lightning network course and the Consensys Academy Ethereum bootcamp. When Keegan is not working on cryptocurrency, he enjoys travelling, rock climbing and playing piano. See full bio

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