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Backpack vs CoinEx

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

Backpack

Backpack

Quick takeBackpack offers exchange-based lending and Solana earning products with terms that depend on the asset. Its strongest feature is Auto-Lend, ...

Score3.9
VS
CoinEx

CoinEx

Quick takeCoinEx offers a Financial Account for flexible exchange yield and separate staking products for eligible proof-of-stake assets. The Financia...

Score4.3

General

Platform
Backpacklogo
CoinExlogo
Founded
Backpack2022
CoinEx2017
Headquarters
BackpackTokyo, Japan
CoinExLA, USA
Availability
BackpackWorldwide (lending unavailable in US, a few states restricted)
CoinExWorldwide, excluding US

Fees & Financial

Bonus
Backpack
CoinEx
Token
Backpack
CoinExCET
Compounding
BackpackYes
CoinExNo
Payouts
Backpack
CoinEx
Fees
Backpack
CoinEx
Lockup
BackpackUnbonding period applies
CoinEx
Maker Fee
Backpack0.08
CoinEx2.2
Taker Fee
Backpack0.1
CoinEx0.2

Cryptocurrency Rates

BTC Rate
Backpack0.02%
CoinEx
BTC Max
Backpack
CoinEx
ETH Rate
Backpack0.13%
CoinEx2.75%
ETH Max
Backpack
CoinEx
Stablecoin Rate
Backpack
CoinEx5.1%

Backpack

Review

Pros

  • Auto-Lend can allocate supported idle balances without repeated manual subscriptions.
  • SOL returns can include validator, block, and Jito MEV rewards.
  • A balance threshold can keep part of an eligible asset outside Auto-Lend.

Cons

  • Exchange lending is unavailable to U.S. customers and may have other regional limits.
  • Lending rates change with pool demand and are not guaranteed.
  • Backpack USD is an internal unit that cannot be withdrawn directly.

CoinEx

Review

Pros

  • Offers both a flexible Financial Account and proof-of-stake products.
  • Transfers between spot and Financial balances are handled within one exchange account.
  • Supports several major staking assets.

Cons

  • Public documentation gives limited detail on Financial Account yield sources.
  • Rates and product capacity can change after funds are allocated.
  • CoinEx is unavailable to U.S. customers.