Gemini
Founded 2014 · United States
24H Volume
$10.2M
30D Volume
$5.2B
Trading Pairs
114
Listed Coins
96
Execution Quality
BTC/USDT · SpotKey Metrics
Spread (5K)
13.16 bps
Spread (100K)
278.11 bps
Slippage (5K)
6.58 bps
Slippage (100K)
139.05 bps
Grade Breakdown
| Retail | Institutional | |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | C | C- |
| Slippage | C | C- |
| Consistency | C- | C- |
| Bid/Ask Balance | C | C |
| Fragmentation | C | C- |
Key Competitors
BTC/USDT · Spot| # | Exchange | Spread @100K | Slippage @100K | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gemini (You) | 278.11 bps | 139.05 bps | C- | |
| 2 | 0.11 bps | 0.06 bps | A | View | |
| 3 | 0.47 bps | 0.23 bps | A | View | |
| 4 | 1.37 bps | 0.68 bps | A- | View | |
| 5 | 1.12 bps | 0.56 bps | A- | View | |
| 6 | 1.85 bps | 0.93 bps | B+ | View |
About Gemini
Gemini is a regulated, full-reserve cryptocurrency exchange and custodian offering a "crypto super app" for trading, investing, staking, and accessing Web3 via its Gemini Wallet. Founded to provide a secure, compliant platform for digital assets, Gemini serves both individual and institutional clients with products including spot trading, derivatives, custody, credit products, and staking. The company emphasizes security certifications, regulatory compliance, and a robust API and institutional offering to support professional traders and businesses.
Strengths
- NY Trust Company charter - highest regulatory standard
- SOC 2 Type 2 certified security
- Insurance on custodied assets
- Institutional-grade custody
- Available in all US states
Considerations
- Higher fees than most exchanges
- Lower liquidity than Coinbase/Binance
- Limited trading pairs
- Simple buy/sell fees are expensive