LINK (Chainlink) — Staking, Fees & Funding Comparison

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Best APR

1.00%

OKX

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Cheapest Fee

0.0020 LINK

Binance · BSC

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Funding Rate

0.0094%

KuCoin

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Where to Buy Chainlink

Exchange	Buy Price	Sell Price	Spread
MEXC	$8.70	$8.70	0.023%	Buy on MEXC
Gate.io	$8.70	$8.70	0.011%	Buy on Gate.io
KuCoin	$8.70	$8.70	0.001%	Buy on KuCoin
Binance	$8.70	$8.71	0.115%	Buy on Binance
Bybit	$8.70	$8.70	0.011%	Buy on Bybit
Bitget	$8.70	$8.70	0.011%	Buy on Bitget
OKX	$8.70	$8.70	0.011%	Buy on OKX

Where to Buy & Trade LINK

Exchange	Staking	Fees	Funding
OKX	1.00%	✓	✓	Open Account
Bybit	0.80%	✓	✓	Open Account
Gate.io	0.76%	✓	✓	Open Account
Bitget	0.30%	✓	✓	Open Account
Binance	0.03%	✓	✓	Open Account
MEXC	—	✓	✓	Open Account
KuCoin	—	✓	✓	Open Account

Staking Rates

Exchange	APR	Type	Lock
OKX	1.00%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Bybit	0.80%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Gate.io	0.76%	Fixed	30 days	Stake
Bitget	0.30%	Flexible	No lock	Stake
Binance	0.03%	Flexible	No lock	Stake

How to Stake LINK

Create an account on OKX

Deposit LINK

Transfer LINK to your exchange wallet, or buy it directly on the platform.

Start earning 1.00% APR

Navigate to the Earn section, find LINK, and confirm your staking position.

Start staking on OKX

LINK Staking Calculator

Investment amount ($)

Best APR: 1.00%

Exchange: OKX

Daily $0.00

Monthly $0.00

Yearly $0.00

Optimize Your LINK Holdings

If you hold $1,000 in LINK:

Best: OKX — 1% APY ($0.83/mo)
Lowest: Binance — 0.03% APY ($0.03/mo)

You could earn +$0.81/mo more by switching

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Withdrawal Fees

Exchange	Network	Fee	Status
Binance	BSC	0.0020	Available
OKX	ETH	0.0089	Available
Binance	ETH	0.0470	Available
MEXC	ETH	0.1100	Available
Gate.io	ETH	0.1140	Available
Bitget	ETH	0.1842	Available
Bybit	ETH	0.2500	Available
KuCoin	ETH	0.3200	Available
KuCoin	KCC	0.0300	Available
OKX	OKTC	Free	Suspended

Funding Rates

Exchange	Rate	Annualized
KuCoin	0.0094%	10.29%	Longs pay
Bitget	0.0077%	8.43%	Longs pay
Binance	0.0060%	6.53%	Longs pay
MEXC	0.0059%	6.46%	Longs pay
Bybit	-0.0054%	-5.86%	Shorts pay
Gate.io	0.0048%	5.26%	Longs pay
OKX	-0.0024%	-2.62%	Shorts pay

About Chainlink

Chainlink (LINK) is a decentralized oracle network that enables smart contracts on various blockchains to securely interact with real-world data and external APIs. Utilizing a unique decentralized consensus mechanism, Chainlink ensures that the data provided to smart contracts is accurate and tamper-proof. The primary use case targets developers and enterprises looking to enhance their blockchain applications with reliable off-chain data feeds. Traders and investors track LINK due to its critical role in the growing DeFi ecosystem and the increasing demand for decentralized data solutions, which positions it as a vital component for many blockchain projects.

LINK data is aggregated across 7 exchanges, including staking rates, withdrawal fees, and funding rates. All data is updated every 30 minutes from official exchange APIs. Compare the best rates and cheapest fees to find the optimal exchange for your LINK holdings.

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FAQ

What is the best staking rate for LINK?

The best LINK staking rate is currently 1.00% APR on OKX (Flexible). Compare all 5 exchange staking options in the table above.

What is the cheapest way to withdraw LINK?

The cheapest LINK withdrawal is 0.0020 LINK via BSC on Binance. We track 10 withdrawal options across multiple networks.

What is the LINK funding rate?

The current LINK funding rate is 0.0094% on KuCoin (10.29% annualized). Longs pay.

How often is LINK data updated?

All LINK data — staking rates, withdrawal fees, and funding rates — is updated every 10-30 minutes from official exchange APIs, depending on the data type.

Which exchanges support LINK?

We track LINK across multiple exchanges including MEXC, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, BingX, Gate.io, and KuCoin. The exact availability depends on each exchange's current listings.

Can I stake LINK?

Staking availability for LINK depends on the exchange and current product offerings. Check the staking section above to see which exchanges currently offer LINK staking and at what APR.

Is it safe to stake LINK on exchanges?

Exchange staking carries platform risk — your funds are held by the exchange. Consider diversifying across multiple platforms and never stake more than you can afford to lose. On-chain staking is generally safer.