Gemini Active Trader
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Regulated by NYSDFS, custody insurance, 70+ assets, taker fee 0.40%. Best for security-conscious traders.
Sign up at gemini.com. Use Gemini ActiveTrader (separate UI from consumer Gemini) for the lower fees. The first 10 days of trading get the Active Trader rates regardless of volume.
Gemini Active Trader is the security-focused US exchange. NYDFS-regulated, SOC 2 Type 2 audited, dedicated cold-storage insurance with Aon-led syndicate. 70+ assets (smaller than Coinbase or Kraken). Active Trader fees are 0.40% taker — comparable to Coinbase, slightly higher than Kraken. Best for crypto you intend to hold long-term on an exchange (most should self-custody, but Gemini is the safest exchange custody if you must).
Pros
- NYDFS BitLicense + SOC 2 Type 2 audited
- Dedicated cold storage insurance
- Strong consumer protections
Cons
- 70 assets is smaller than competitors
- 0.40% taker fee comparable to Coinbase
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