Updated September 29, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Crypto.com Earn vs Kraken Staking
Kraken Staking
Higher score in this comparison
Crypto.com Earn
Where Crypto.com Earn and Kraken Staking differ
| Compare | Crypto.com EarnReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Kraken StakingReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Yield | 0.25% to 12% | 0.1% to 21%Higher |
| Supported assets | BTC, ETH, DAI, USDP, ALGO, AVAX, BNB, ADA, ATOM, EGLD, ONE, NEAR, DOT, POL, SOL, VET, ZIL, INJ, TIA, APT, KSM, KAVA, SEI, SUI, XTZ, MINA, FLIP, OSMO, GRT, AKT, ZETA, DYDX, FET, TON, AXL, BARA, LION, S, FLR, TAO, USDC, USDT | 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, 1-month or 3-month fixed terms; Flash Rewards 7-day or 14-day lockups | None for flexible (unstake any time); bonded has a lock-in period (e.g. 21D for ATOM) |
Same on both: Custody (Custodial).
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Key differences
- Kraken Staking scores higher overall: 9.7 vs 8.9.
- Founded is lower at Kraken Staking: 2011 vs 2019.
- Crypto.com Earn is licensed in 8 more countries.
- Yield is higher at Kraken Staking: 0.1% to 21% vs 0.25% to 12%.
- Supported assets: only Crypto.com Earn offers DAI, USDP, EGLD.
- Supported assets: only Kraken Staking offers SCRT, DYM, FLOW.
- Support channels: only Crypto.com Earn offers Email, Chat.
- Support channels: only Kraken Staking offers Phone.
Our verdict on each
Crypto.com Earn
Crypto.com Earn suits holders who want idle coins working inside one custodial app, with flexible or fixed terms and liquid staking on the side. Yields run 0.25% to 12% across a long asset list, and the operator is licensed in Malta as MiCA CASP 2549005CVR5HH70FDO07.
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 | Crypto.com Earn | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.2 |
| Trust | 8.6 | 10.0Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Crypto.com Earn | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto staking and earn | 66 of 179 | 6 of 179 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Crypto.com Earn | Kraken Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Liquid staking | Liquid staking |
| Legal entity | Foris DAX MT Limited | Payward Europe Solutions Limited |
| Headquarters | Malta | Ireland |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community | Help centre, Phone, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Crypto.com Earn | Kraken Staking | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yield | 0.25% to 12%above the median | 0.1% to 21%highest quarter | 8 |
Median across 69 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Crypto.com Earn
Pros
- Broad asset list, from BTC and ETH through stablecoins to smaller tokens: BTC, ETH and DAI
- Yields run 0.25% to 12% on flexible balances or a fixed term
- Liquid staking sits alongside the simpler earn products: liquid staking
Cons
- Custody is custodial, so the operator holds the keys and a restricted account means no access to the coins
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line among the channels
- The 0.25% to 12% range tops out below 0.5% to 19.2% at Bit2Me
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
Crypto.com Earn
Who it suits
- Holders already keeping coins on a custodial exchange who want them earning without moving them
- Savers able to leave funds in a fixed term for its full length
- People who want liquid staking in the same app as plain earn
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, whose yields run 0.5% to 19.2% and reach higher at the top end
- VaultLeap, if you only want USDC in scope: USDC
- bunq Crypto Spain, which quotes one rate of 8.25% instead of a range
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
Crypto.com Earn
Which coins can I earn on?+
The list covers the majors plus plenty of smaller assets: BTC, ETH and DAI. BTC, ETH and SOL sit alongside stablecoins such as USDC, USDT, DAI and USDP, so you can hold a cash-like balance and riskier coins in the same earn account.
What yield do I earn?+
Yields run 0.25% to 12% across the products, from flexible balances to fixed terms. The median earn rate across the site is 7%, which places this offer near the middle of the field rather than at the top.
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.
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