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Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team

coinhouse vs Gemini

coinhouse scores 8.9 and Gemini 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
coinhouse

coinhouse

8.9/10
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Gemini

Gemini

Higher score in this comparison

9.0/10
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What sets them apart

coinhouse vs Gemini
ComparecoinhousecoinhouseReviewVisitVisitGeminiGeminiReviewVisitVisit
Taker fee1.49%0.8%Lower
Coins listed5076Higher
RegulatorsAutorite des Marches Financiers (AMF), Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), FR ACPRNMLS (US state money transmitter licensing), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Fiat deposit methodsCard, Bank, SEPACard, Bank, ACH
Withdrawal feenetwork + 0.29% (max EUR 500)Crypto withdrawal fees are dynamic and correspond to current network/gas fees; USD wire transfer out $252; Custody to Exchange crypto withdrawal $125
DerivativesNoYesHas it
Maker feeNot confirmed0.4%
Proof of reservesNot confirmedYes

Same on both: Exchange type (Cex).

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Key differences

  • Gemini scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
  • Regulators: only coinhouse offers Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF), Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), FR ACPR.
  • Regulators: only Gemini offers NMLS (US state money transmitter licensing), Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA).
  • Gemini is licensed in 1 more country.
  • Taker fee is lower at Gemini: 0.8% vs 1.49%.
  • Coins listed is higher at Gemini: 76 vs 50.
  • Fiat deposit methods: only coinhouse offers SEPA.
  • Fiat deposit methods: only Gemini offers ACH.
  • Derivatives: only Gemini.
  • Support channels: only Gemini offers Email, Community.

Our verdict on each

coinhouse

Coinhouse is a French custodial exchange for euro buyers who care more about regulation and funding options than price. A taker fee of 1.49% makes it costly to trade often, and the 50 coin list keeps it behind larger venues.

Read the full coinhouse review

Gemini

Gemini carries US and Malta licences and a regulated central exchange setup with card, bank and ACH funding. It suits buyers who want derivatives alongside spot and who can settle for a coin list of 76 rather than the widest range on HodlCue.

Read the full Gemini review

Score breakdown

coinhouse vs Gemini
AreacoinhouseGemini
Cost8.1A taker fee of 1.49% against a site median of 0.2%.8.3HigherTaker fees of 0.8% and maker fees of 0.4% on ActiveTrader run above the 0.2% median for tracked exchanges.
Offer8.8A coin list of 50, fiat deposits by card, bank and sepa and staking on a custodial account.9.4HigherThe platform combines custodial, self custody and staking accounts with derivatives trading on the same venue.
Trust9.6Higher9.3

Choosing between them

Pick coinhouse if trust matter most.

Pick Gemini if offer, taker fee, coins listed, and derivatives matter most.

A third option

ActivTrades has taker fee at 0%, against 1.49% for coinhouse and 0.8% for Gemini.

ActivTrades review

What we checked

coinhouse

  • bit2me.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • bitdegree.org: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • bitget.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

Gemini

  • gemini.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • coingecko.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • esma.europa.eu: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • defillama.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026

How they place

coinhouse vs Gemini
RankingcoinhouseGemini
Crypto exchanges5 of 2972 of 297
Where to buy crypto4 of 1773 of 177

Every fact side by side

coinhouse vs Gemini
FactcoinhouseGemini
FeaturesCustodial, StakingCustodial, Self custody, StakingCovers more
Legal entityCOINHOUSE SASGemini Intergalactic EU Ltd
HeadquartersFranceMalta
Founded20142014
Support channelsHelp centreEmail, Help centre, CommunityCovers more

Where each stands against the rest

coinhouse vs Gemini
FactcoinhouseGeminiMedian
Taker fee1.49%highest quarter0.8%highest quarter0.15%
Coins listed50below the median76at the median76
Maker feeNot confirmed0.4%highest quarter0.1%

Median across 219 listed providers.

Pros and cons

coinhouse

Pros

  • Regulated in France by the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) and FR_ACPR, with licence references A2026-013 and MiCA CASP 969500E5GFHK2RKF8251.
  • Fiat deposits cover card, bank and sepa, so funding does not need a bank transfer in another currency.
  • A card, bank and sepa deposit set and a custodial account with staking suits straightforward buy and hold use.

Cons

  • A taker fee of 1.49% sits well above the site median of 0.2% and the 0.55% upper quartile.
  • The coin list of 50 ranks near the bottom of the compared field on coins listed.
  • Support runs on help centre only, and derivatives are not offered.

Gemini

Pros

  • Regulated in the US and Malta, with NMLS (2403509) and MFSA (MiCA CASP 2138002QAMX8PPKSO715) references that can be checked.
  • Fiat deposits accept card, bank and ach, covering the card, bank and ACH routes most buyers use.
  • Proof of reserves is published, a practice shared by 79.4% of the exchanges tracked here.

Cons

  • Taker fees of 0.8% on ActiveTrader sit above the 0.2% median for tracked exchanges, and Gemini ranks 97 of 118 on that measure.
  • A coin list of 76 trails the 344.5 upper quartile across tracked exchanges, so deep long-tail trading stays limited.
  • Support runs on email, help centre and community only, and phone support is offered on just 44.7% of the brands tracked here.

Who each suits

coinhouse

Who it suits

  • Euro holders in France depositing by card, bank and sepa.
  • Long term holders who want staking on a custodial account.
  • Buyers who put regulator status and licence references ahead of fee level.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Active traders, since fees of 1.49% per trade add up quickly against the site median of 0.2%.
  • Bunq, if a lower fee band matters more, with taker fees of 0.25% to 1.99%.
  • Bitpanda, if breadth of assets matters more, with from 650 listed.

Gemini

Who it suits

  • US and Malta residents who want a licensed custodian rather than a self-custody-only setup.
  • Traders who want staking and derivatives next to spot trading on the same platform.
  • Buyers who fund by card, bank or ACH and read a proof of reserves disclosure.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Bitpanda, which lists from 650 coins and suits buyers chasing a longer coin list.
  • bunq, which charges 0.25% to 1.99% as a taker fee and suits cost-first traders.

Country by country

coinhouse vs Gemini
CountrycoinhouseGemini
ArgentinaNoYes
AustraliaNoYes
AustriaNoYes
BahamasNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BermudaNoYes
BhutanNoYes
BrazilNoYes

8 of 65 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

coinhouse

What does Coinhouse charge to trade?+

The taker fee is 1.49%. That is well above the site median of 0.2% and the 0.55% upper quartile, so frequent trading is the costliest part of using this exchange.

What does it cost to withdraw crypto?+

Withdrawals cost network + 0.29% (max EUR 500), which covers the network charge plus a percentage fee with a cap. Set aside that amount before moving coins off the platform.

Gemini

What does Gemini charge to trade?+

ActiveTrader pricing puts the taker fee at 0.8% and the maker fee at 0.4%. The taker rate sits above the 0.2% median for the exchanges tracked here, and Gemini ranks 97 of 118 on taker fee. Regular traders feel that more than occasional buyers.

Is Gemini regulated, and can the licences be checked?+

Yes. Gemini lists NMLS (US state money transmitter licensing) and Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) as its regulators. The US money transmitter licence is 2403509 and the Malta Financial Services Authority licence is MiCA CASP 2138002QAMX8PPKSO715, held by Gemini Intergalactic EU Ltd. The listed headquarters country is MT.

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