KSM (Kusama) — Staking, Fees & Funding Comparison
Updated 9 minutes ago
How many exchanges list KSM?
As of 18.10.2026, KSM is listed on 11 exchanges, where the best staking rate is 15.9% APY on Kraken.
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KSM key numbers
| Metric | Value | Where | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best staking rate | 15.9% | Kraken | Exchange APIs | |
| Cheapest withdrawal | 0.000061 KSM | OKX · ASSETHUB KUSAMA network | Exchange APIs | |
| Funding rate | 0.010% | Bybit | Exchange APIs | |
| Exchanges tracked | 11 | Exchange APIs |
Rates and fees are collected from official exchange APIs every 10–30 minutes. A row is shown only when we hold a fresh value for it.
What changed for KSM recently
- Staking rate fell on OKX: 18.2 → 15.2%
- Staking rate rose on OKX: 18.6 → 22.2%
- Staking rate fell on OKX: 23.1 → 19.2%
- Staking rate rose on OKX: 15.1 → 23.1%
- Staking rate fell on Kraken: 28.7 → 15.5%
- Staking rate fell on OKX: 49.3 → 28.7%
Confirmed events from the last 30 days. Freezes are counted only when the state held past the polling threshold — the raw log is 82% polling jitter. Withdrawal fee changes are absent: we keep the current fee, not its history.
Where to Buy Kusama
| Exchange | Buy Price | Sell Price | Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KuCoin KSM/USDT | $4.25 | $4.24 | 0.235% | Buy on KuCoin |
| Bybit KSM/USDT | $4.25 | $4.24 | 0.400% | Buy on Bybit |
| Bitget KSM/USDT | $4.24 | $4.23 | 0.047% | Buy on Bitget |
| OKX KSM/USDT | $4.24 | $4.23 | 0.118% | Buy on OKX |
| Binance KSM/USDT | $4.24 | $4.23 | 0.236% | Buy on Binance |
| MEXC KSM/USDT | $4.24 | $4.23 | 0.283% | Buy on MEXC |
| Gate.io KSM/USDT | $4.25 | $4.22 | 0.542% | Buy on Gate.io |
| BingX KSM/USDT | $4.25 | $4.22 | 0.706% | Buy on BingX |
| HTX KSM/USDT | $4.24 | $4.22 | 0.598% | Buy on HTX |
KSM services by platform
| Exchange | Staking | Withdrawals | Funding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | 15.86% | Available | — | Open Account |
| OKX | 10.50% | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| KuCoin | 9.00% | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| Gate.io | 6.26% | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| Binance | 5.10% | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| Bybit | 1.31% | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| Bitget | 0.50% | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| MEXC | — | Available | ✓ | Open Account |
| HTX | — | Available | — | Open Account |
| BingX | — | Suspended | ✓ | Open Account |
| Extended | — | — | ✓ |
Staking rates: up to 15.9% on Kraken
How to Stake KSM
KSM Staking Calculator
Optimize Your KSM Holdings
If you hold $1,000 in KSM:
- Best: Kraken — 15.86% APY ($13.21/mo)
- Lowest: Bitget — 0.5% APY ($0.42/mo)
You could earn +$12.8/mo more by switching
Check your portfolioWithdrawal fees: from 0.000061 KSM via ASSETHUB KUSAMA
| Exchange | Network | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKX | ASSETHUB KUSAMA | 0.000061 | Available |
| MEXC | KSMASSETHUB | 0.001 | Available |
| Binance | BSC | 0.005 | Available |
| Binance | KSM | 0.01 | Available |
| Bitget | ASSETHUBKUSAMA | 0.01 | Available |
| Bybit | KSMAH | 0.01 | Available |
| HTX | KSM | 0.01 | Available |
| Kraken | KUSAMA_ASSET_HUB | 0.01 | Available |
| Gate.io | KSMSM | 0.0116 | Available |
| KuCoin | ASSET HUB KUSAMA | 0.08 | Available |
| BingX | KSMASSETHUB | 0.0023 | Suspended |
| Binance | KSM | 0.01 | Suspended |
Funding rates: 0.010% on Bybit
| Exchange | Rate | Annualized | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bybit | 0.0100% per 8 h | 10.95% | Longs pay |
| Bitget | 0.0100% per 8 h | 10.95% | Longs pay |
| Gate.io | 0.0100% per 8 h | 10.95% | Longs pay |
| KuCoin | 0.0100% per 8 h | 10.95% | Longs pay |
| BingX | 0.0100% per 8 h | 10.95% | Longs pay |
| OKX | -0.0086% per 4 h | -18.73% | Shorts pay |
| Binance | -0.0019% per 8 h | -2.12% | Shorts pay |
| MEXC | -0.0016% per 8 h | -1.75% | Shorts pay |
| Extended | -0.0003% per 1 h | -2.63% | Shorts pay |
About Kusama
Kusama (KSM) is a scalable network that serves as a testing ground for new features and innovations intended for its more stable counterpart, Polkadot. It utilizes a nominated proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, allowing for rapid deployment and iteration of parachains and decentralized applications. The primary target audience includes developers and teams seeking to experiment with cutting-edge blockchain technology in a real environment. Traders and investors track Kusama due to its potential for high rewards associated with early-stage projects and its role as a precursor to developments on the Polkadot network.
KSM data covers 11 venues. The available products determine which staking rates, withdrawal fees and funding rates appear. Sources include exchange APIs, protocols and aggregators. Scheduled collection: exchange staking every 10 minutes, funding every 10 minutes, fees and network availability every 30 minutes. On-chain yields follow their source schedule.
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