This offer is back again! If you want to keep the risk low, just buy a little over $100 of GUSD and sell it after 30 days. That’s basically a free $50 bonus. If you’ve joined our Knowledge Planet, you can leave your refer link in this post and I’ll add it to the blog. Refer links are not allowed in the comments section of this post.

Here are some reader timelines for receiving the bonus:

  • 2/18/25: Opened Gemini account with $75.00 referral link
  • 2/20/25: Purchased 102.00 GUSD (no fees with active trader version)
  • 2/20/25 Got email confirming recruit status and under rewards tab, set up to earn $75.00 worth of USDC referral rewards
  • 3/21/25 Received email with subject “Here’s $5 in Bitcoin on Us” and logged in to get $5 BTC
  • 3/21/25 Sold 102.00 GUSD and withdrew to bank, received 75 USDC referral rewards
  • 3/23/25 Sold 5 BTC and 75 USDC and withdrew to bank

Another one

  • 2/15 – Account opened and $100 funded
  • 2/16 – Bought $100 of GUSD
  • 3/17 – $75 referral bonus posted

About Gemini

Gemini is a well-known cryptocurrency trading platform founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, New York. Gemini is a centralized crypto exchange regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). It has relatively strong compliance standards and offers users a certain level of security protection. It currently has about 13 million registered users, and its business covers all 50 U.S. states and more than 60 countries.

  • Supports trading in more than 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (Doge), and Shiba Inu (SHIB).
  • The Gemini Pay payment feature, integrated into the Gemini app, allows users to pay with Gemini Dollar (GUSD) or other selected cryptocurrencies.

How to Sign Up for and Use Gemini

The current offer is: register through the Gemini referral link, then trade $100 worth of cryptocurrency to earn a $50 cash bonus. The steps are as follows:

  1. Register through the Gemini referral link, enter your date of birth, address, SSN, and other information, and complete verification (you will need to upload an ID). Once identity verification is complete, you can link a bank account and start trading.
  2. Within 30 days after registration, trade at least $100 worth of cryptocurrency. Hold it for 30 days and then sell it to receive the $50 cash bonus. If you’re concerned about crypto price volatility, you can simply buy a reliable stablecoin (stable coin) such as GUSD. The price of GUSD is pegged to the U.S. dollar, with 1 GUSD = $1, so you can buy $100 worth with no fee, then sell it a few days later and receive the sign-up bonus.

Cryptocurrency itself does not come with FDIC or SPIC insurance. However, cash (USD) held in a Gemini account is protected by FDIC insurance. In the U.S., FDIC protection shields depositors against bank or broker failure, up to a maximum of $250,000. One last reminder: investing involves risk, so please be cautious!

Cryptocurrency platforms

If you’re interested in other cryptocurrency platforms, see

Platform Summary Bonus
OKX Top-tier global platform; strong spot and derivatives liquidity; rich selection of coins and products; relatively low fees; reserves published monthly; robust account security features; interface is a bit complex; suitable for advanced traders. $500+ 10% fee discount
Bitget Known for derivatives trading; mature copy-trading features; wide coin selection; competitive fees; reserves published monthly; lots of promotional rewards; many high-risk products; suitable for active traders $750 for US stocks, $10,000 for transfers; get 6,200u on account opening + an exclusive trading fee discount
Bit (formerly Matrixport) Strong institutional finance background; broad licensing footprint across regions; relatively rich wealth-management products; supports US stocks and RWA; suitable for cross-asset allocation; not a top-tier platform by trading volume; higher learning curve for products; better for professional investors. Transfer in and get up to a $300 stock cash card, plus a chance to win an iPhone 17 Pro
Coinbase Broad US licensing coverage; convenient USD deposits; simple, easy-to-use interface; transparent asset custody; relatively curated coin selection; spreads on standard buys are on the high side; stricter account risk controls; suitable for long-term US users. Unknown
Gemini Long-established US exchange; strong focus on security and compliance; clean, easy-to-use interface; fewer coin options; relatively small trading volume; higher standard trading fees; not especially rich in advanced features; suitable for low-frequency, conservative users. Trade $100, get $50
Kraken Long-established platform in the US and Europe; strong industry reputation; reserves can be independently verified; Kraken Pro fees are low; fiat channels are well developed; interface is more professional; trading features are fairly comprehensive; suitable for intermediate and advanced users. Around $100, plus cashback sites
eToro One-stop stocks and crypto platform; social copy trading is its standout feature; very user-friendly interface; suitable for investing beginners; crypto trading fees are about 1%; relatively limited coin selection; weaker professional trading tools; more like an all-in-one investing platform. Deposit $100, get $30