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Gemini

4.2(1.800 reviews)

US-regulated crypto exchange focused on security and compliance

NYDFS/FCA RegulatedSince 2014
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Trust Score
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0 $
Min. Deposit
5
Instruments
NYDFS/FCA
Regulation
3
Platforms

Key Features

Bitcoin

Bitcoin trading available

Ethereum

Ethereum trading available

Altcoins

Altcoins trading available

Staking

Staking trading available

Gemini Dollar (GUSD)

Gemini Dollar (GUSD) trading available

Gemini Web

Trading Platform

Gemini App

Trading Platform

ActiveTrader

Trading Platform

Advantages

  • NYDFS-regulated with highest security standards
  • SOC 2 certified and insured deposits
  • Gemini Earn for staking yields
  • Own stablecoin (GUSD) with full regulation

Disadvantages

  • Higher fees than many competitors (convenience fee)
  • Fewer altcoins than Binance or Gate.io
  • ActiveTrader platform needed for lower fees

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About Gemini

Gemini was founded in 2014 by twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in New York and is one of the few fully US-regulated cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform is supervised by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) and is SOC 2 certified, making it one of the most secure crypto exchanges globally. Gemini caters to both retail investors and institutional clients. Beyond spot trading, the platform offers ActiveTrader, a professional trading interface with lower fees. Particularly noteworthy is its proprietary stablecoin, the Gemini Dollar (GUSD), which is fully regulated and backed 1:1 by US dollars. What sets Gemini apart from other exchanges is its unwavering focus on compliance and security. The platform offers insured deposits, cold storage management, and regular security audits. For long-term investors, Gemini Earn provides staking yields on cryptocurrency holdings.

Gemini FAQ

Is Gemini available in Germany?
Yes, Gemini is available in Germany and many European countries. The platform offers SEPA transfers and credit card payments as deposit methods.
How secure is Gemini?
Gemini is considered one of the most secure crypto exchanges. The platform is NYDFS-regulated, SOC 2 certified, and offers insured deposits. The majority of cryptocurrencies are stored in cold storage.
What fees does Gemini charge?
Gemini offers fees from 0.2% maker and 0.4% taker via ActiveTrader. The simple purchase interface charges a convenience fee of 1.49%. For lower fees, ActiveTrader should be used.
What is the Gemini Dollar (GUSD)?
GUSD is a stablecoin issued by Gemini that is backed 1:1 by US dollars and regulated by NYDFS. It can be used for transfers and as a stable store of value in the crypto market.
Strategies × Top Stocks

Popular Strategies to Try

Concrete example trades you can replicate after opening your account at Gemini.

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Long Straddle
TSLA

Long Straddle · Tesla

Tesla Inc.

Highly volatile — no clear direction · highly volatile mover

IV 5095%View example trade
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Long Straddle
NVDA

Long Straddle · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Highly volatile — no clear direction · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade
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Covered Call
AAPL

Covered Call · Apple

Apple Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 2032%View example trade
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Covered Call
SAP

Covered Call · SAP

SAP SE

Neutral to mildly bullish · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Cash-Secured Put
AMZN

Cash-Secured Put · Amazon

Amazon.com Inc.

Neutral to mildly bullish · medium-volatility stock

IV 2542%View example trade
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Iron Condor
SPY

Iron Condor · S&P 500 ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1222%View example trade
Nasdaq-100 ETF logo
Iron Condor
QQQ

Iron Condor · Nasdaq-100 ETF

Invesco QQQ ETF (Nasdaq-100)

Neutral / Sideways · calm stock

IV 1628%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
PLTR

Bull Call Spread · Palantir

Palantir Technologies Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 5590%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
MSTR

Bull Call Spread · MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Inc.

Bullish · highly volatile mover

IV 85160%View example trade
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Bear Put Spread
COIN

Bear Put Spread · Coinbase

Coinbase Global Inc.

Bearish · highly volatile mover

IV 65120%View example trade
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Butterfly Strategy
MSFT

Butterfly Strategy · Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation

Neutral — stock expected to stay near the center strike · calm stock

IV 1830%View example trade
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Bull Call Spread
NVDA

Bull Call Spread · NVIDIA

NVIDIA Corporation

Bullish · volatile stock

IV 4080%View example trade