Updated October 17, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Binance Earn vs Kraken Staking
Binance Earn
Kraken Staking
Higher score in this comparison
Where Binance Earn and Kraken Staking differ
| Compare | Binance EarnReviewVisitVisit | Kraken StakingReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Supported assets | BTC, ETH, BNB, USDC, USDT, USDe, USDS | ATOM, SCRT, KSM, DYM, FLOW, MON, KAVA, XTZ, INJ, GRT, AVAX, TIA, NEAR, SOL, SEI, TRX, POL, DOT, ETH, HYPE, SUI, BNB, BTC, ADA, MINA, TAO, FLOWH, AKT, ALGO, APT, CELO, CSPR, CTC, CTSI, DASH, DCR |
| Lock-up terms | Flexible and Locked Products available; varies by product | None for flexible (unstake any time); bonded has a lock-in period (e.g. 21D for ATOM) |
| Yield | Not confirmed | 0.1% to 21% |
| Proof of reserves | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Custody (Custodial).
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Key differences
- Kraken Staking scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 9.3.
- Founded is lower at Kraken Staking: 2011 vs 2017.
- Binance Earn is licensed in 3 more countries.
- Supported assets: only Binance Earn offers USDC, USDT, USDe.
- Supported assets: only Kraken Staking offers ATOM, SCRT, KSM.
- Support channels: only Binance Earn offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Kraken Staking offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
Binance Earn
Binance Simple Earn Flexible lets eligible users subscribe purchased crypto to Flexible Products, view subscribed assets in the Earn Account and unsubscribe through the cited integration. Eligibility depends on country or region of residence.
Kraken Staking
Kraken Staking suits holders who want to earn on proof-of-stake coins without handling their own keys, with rates running 0.1% to 21%. Flexible staking has no lock-in, liquid staking is listed, and Payward Europe Solutions Limited is licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland MiCA CASP 9845003D98SCC2851458.
Score breakdown
| Area | Binance Earn | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 9.7Higher | 9.2 |
| Trust | 9.1 | 10.0Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Binance Earn | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto staking and earn | 7 of 179 | 6 of 179 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Binance Earn | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Not confirmed | Liquid staking |
| Legal entity | Binance Holdings Ltd. | Payward Europe Solutions Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Ireland |
| Founded | 2017 | 2011Lower |
| Support channels | Chat, Help centre, Community | Help centre, Phone, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Binance Earn | Kraken Staking | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | Not confirmed | 0.1% to 21%highest quarter | 8 |
Median across 69 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Binance Earn
Pros
- Subscribed assets are viewable in the Earn Account.
- The cited Flexible Products integration permits unsubscribing.
Cons
- Eligibility depends on the user’s country or region, and this profile covers Flexible Products only.
Kraken Staking
Pros
- Flexible staking has no lock-in, while bonded staking adds one, so you choose how quickly you can exit.
- A long supported list, ATOM, SCRT and KSM, puts major assets and newer layer-one coins in one account.
- Support runs through help centre, phone and community, so a phone line sits alongside the help centre and the community.
Cons
- Custody is custodial, custodial: the exchange holds the staked coins, so every staked position depends on one operator.
- Lock-up terms differ by plan: flexible staking has none, while bonded staking carries a lock-in period, so a quick exit depends on the plan.
- Rates run 0.1% to 21%, a wide spread, so a headline figure says little about what a given coin pays.
Who each suits
Binance Earn
Who it suits
- Users checking whether Simple Earn Flexible is available for their residence.
Who should look elsewhere
- Users outside eligible regions.
Kraken Staking
Who it suits
- Holders of coins in ATOM, SCRT and KSM who want a steady return without moving keys off the exchange they already use.
- Long-term holders comfortable leaving staked coins in custodial form, custodial, and letting the exchange run the validator side.
- EU customers who want a staking product from an operator licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland, MiCA CASP 9845003D98SCC2851458, and in Austria.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for people who want to hold their own keys, since custody is custodial, custodial. VaultLeap is a different route, built around USDC outside an exchange.
- Not for anyone chasing the highest end of the rate range who would rather have a tighter band, where Bit2Me, 0.5% to 19.2%, may suit better.
- bunq Crypto Spain fits those who want a euro bank account alongside a stated return of 8.25% rather than a long staking list.
Questions about each
Binance Earn
How do the Simple Earn and Advanced Earn groups differ?+
The earn range is split into two groups. The simpler group covers flexible options that can be adjusted over time, while the advanced group brings more involved setups, so liquidity and risk can differ more across that group. Choosing a product matters more than any single headline figure.
What sits behind the products in the range?+
Products in this range work in different ways, drawing on several kinds of crypto activity. Since the platform holds the assets, users depend on its arrangements when they take part, which adds a counterparty side to the picture.
Kraken Staking
What yield does Kraken Staking pay?+
The listed rates run 0.1% to 21% across the supported coins, with the higher figures attached to a smaller group of assets. Because the range is wide, it is worth checking the number for the coin you actually hold rather than reading the top as typical.
Which coins can I stake?+
The supported list is long: ATOM, SCRT and KSM. Major assets sit alongside liquid-staking and layer-one tokens, so a portfolio can be spread across chains rather than concentrated in one. Availability depends on the coin, and each carries its own rate, which is why the 0.1% to 21% range is so wide.