Crypto sign-up bonuses, honestly
Every exchange dangles a sign-up or referral bonus. Most come with strings attached. Here's how they actually work, what to watch for, and the platforms we partner with — ranked by safety, not by the size of the offer.
How sign-up bonuses actually work
They have conditions
Most bonuses unlock only after you deposit a minimum or hit a trading-volume target. Until then, you can't withdraw them.
They expire
Bonuses are usually time-limited — a few days or weeks. Miss the window or the task, and the offer is gone.
They're often locked
Many 'bonuses' arrive as trading vouchers, fee rebates or locked funds — not free cash you can simply withdraw.
They vary by country
Amounts differ by region, and plenty of offers aren't available where you live. The headline number rarely applies to everyone.
Platforms we partner with
Full disclosure: these exchanges pay us a commission if you sign up through our link — at no extra cost to you. We list them by safety grade (A–F), not by who pays most. Check the review before you open an account.
We earn nothing from these — they're listed purely on merit: Coinbase Earn, Kraken Earn, Nexo, CoinEx Earn, Ledn.
Are crypto sign-up bonuses worth it?
Sometimes — but treat the bonus as a small tiebreaker, not the reason to choose a platform. A bonus is worth nothing if the venue is unsafe or the rate is poor. Pick on safety and rate first; let the bonus break a tie.
Why don't you show bonus amounts?
Because they're promotional, time-limited and region-specific — any number we printed would be stale or wrong for most readers, and chasing them is exactly what we tell people not to do. We link you to each platform where you can see the current, accurate offer.
How do I know which link is affiliate?
Affiliate links are marked, and our full policy is on the disclosure page. Commissions never change a platform's risk grade or its ranking — higher-paying venues don't get a better grade.
Bonuses change constantly and this is not financial advice. Always read the platform's current terms. Full affiliate policy: Affiliate Disclosure.