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Data refreshed 5 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 9 / 10 · Trust rank #17 · Founded 2014
Gemini is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange known for its strong security measures and user-friendly interface. It provides a secure platform for buying, selling, and storing digital assets, catering to both beginners and…
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Trust score 10 / 10 · Trust rank #3 · Founded 2017
OKX is a comprehensive cryptocurrency exchange platform that provides a wide range of trading options for both beginners and experienced traders. It offers competitive trading fees and supports numerous cryptocurrencies, enhancing your…
Read the OKX reviewGemini and OKX are both centralized exchanges. Gemini (founded 2014, headquartered in United States) ranks #17 on our trust rank, reports $36.6M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 77 coins across 84 trading pairs. OKX (founded 2017, headquartered in Seychelles) ranks #3 on our trust rank, reports $2.87B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 304 coins across 954 trading pairs. The two overlap in 22 countries; Gemini is available in 4 countries where OKX is not, and OKX in 26 where Gemini is not.
Scored on 7 measurable dimensions where both exchanges have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | Gemini | OKX |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 9 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #17 | #3 |
| 24h trading volume | $36.6M | $2.87B |
| Coins listed | 77 | 304 |
| Trading pairs | 84 | 954 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | United States | Seychelles |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 26 countries | 48 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), MiCA licence - Malta, Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) - Singapore, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), exchange services - United Arab Emirates |
| Trading types | Spot | Derivatives |
| Best-for use cases | Beginner-Friendly, High Liquidity | Beginner-Friendly, Centralized, Copy Trading, Low-Fee, Margin trading, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that exchange — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Available at both (22): Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland.
Only Gemini (4): Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States.
Only OKX (26): Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Thailand and 1 more.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
OKX reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($36.6M vs $2.87B), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
OKX lists more coins: 77 at Gemini versus 304 at OKX.
OKX has the higher trust score (9 / 10 vs 10 / 10). The score reflects liquidity, scale of operations and cyber-security signals as tracked in our catalogue.
Gemini is the older of the two, founded in 2014; OKX was founded in 2017.
They overlap in 22 countries. Gemini is additionally available in 4 countries (Netherlands, South Korea, United Kingdom, United States) and OKX in 26 countries (Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and 20 more).
Risk warning: cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in many jurisdictions. You may lose the entire amount you deposit. Nothing on this page is financial advice; check availability and terms with the exchange before opening an account. Full risk disclosure.