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AscendEX vs BYDFi

Compare rates, fees, access, and key features side by side.

AscendEX

AscendEX

Quick takeAscendEX combines exchange-managed staking with other Earn offers. Its clearest advantage is Instant Unbonding, which can return supported s...

Score3.8
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BYDFi

BYDFi

BYDFi is a global cryptocurrency exchange offering spot trading, perpetual futures, and simplified crypto products aimed at both beginner and advanced...

Score4.1

Trading costs and documented exchange features

Spot fee estimates use CIR’s tracked maker/taker data. Funding, spread, slippage and withdrawal charges are additional. Simple buys and recurring orders may use different pricing.

Exchange trading fee examples and sourced product features
CompareAscendEXBYDFi
$25 spot taker orderNot verified$0.025
$100 spot taker orderNot verified$0.10
$500 spot taker orderNot verified$0.50
Fee scheduleNo verified spot scheduleBYDFi spot

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General

Platform
AscendEXlogo
BYDFilogo
Founded
AscendEX2018
BYDFi2020
Headquarters
AscendEXSingapore
BYDFiSingapore
Availability
AscendEXWorldwide, excluding US
BYDFiRestricted in the U.S. and other listed jurisdictions, including Canada, France, India and Singapore. Check the current prohibited-country list.

Fees & Financial

Bonus
AscendEXInvite code: UD4DBENEU
BYDFi
Token
AscendEXASD
BYDFi
Compounding
AscendEXYes
BYDFiNo
Payouts
AscendEXDaily
BYDFi
Fees
AscendEXVaries
BYDFiVaries
Lockup
AscendEXNone
BYDFi
Maker Fee
AscendEX0.1
BYDFi0.1
Taker Fee
AscendEX0.1
BYDFi0.1

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
AscendEX
BYDFi
BTC Max
AscendEX
BYDFi
ETH Rate
AscendEX
BYDFi
ETH Max
AscendEX
BYDFi
Stablecoin Rate
AscendEX10.52%
BYDFi

AscendEX

Review

Pros

  • Supports exchange-managed staking for several proof-of-stake assets.
  • Instant Unbonding can shorten the wait for supported assets.
  • Some staked balances can remain usable as margin collateral.

Cons

  • Instant Unbonding fees vary by asset and can materially reduce the return.
  • Regular unstaking can leave assets unavailable while rewards have stopped.
  • AscendEX is not available to U.S. customers.

BYDFi

Review

Pros

  • No KYC required
  • Spot and futures available

Cons

  • Earn products limited