Kraken

Trust Score: 10.0 Featured

Kraken is one of the oldest and most secure cryptocurrency exchanges, offering spot trading, futures, staking, and transparent proof-of-reserves with an impeccable security track record since 2011.

Founded 2011 USA San Francisco, California, USA (Global operations) Trust Rank #3 Liquidity Rank #3

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Trust Score

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24h Volume

trading volume

Year Founded

2011

established

Exchange Overview

Kraken is one of the world's oldest and most respected cryptocurrency exchanges, founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell. Headquartered in San Francisco with global operations, it serves millions of clients across 190+ countries. Kraken offers spot trading, margin trading (up to 5x), futures and perpetuals, and staking for 200+ cryptocurrencies. The exchange is legendary for its impeccable security record — having never suffered a major hack — and its transparent proof-of-reserves audits. Kraken holds regulatory licenses across numerous jurisdictions including FinCEN (US), FCA (UK), and BaFin (Germany).

Type

cex

Country

USA

Headquarters

San Francisco, California, USA (Global operations)

Trust Rank

Liquidity Rank

Fiat Supported

Yes

KYC Required

Yes

Trading Fees

Competitive fee structure

Fee Type	Maker Fee	Taker Fee	Withdrawal Fee
Spot Trading	0.0016	0.0026	0.00015000
Futures/Perpetual	0.0002	0.0005	—

spot maker0.16%

spot taker0.26%

futures maker0.02%

futures taker0.05%

btc withdrawal0.00015 BTC

discountVolume-based VIP tiers (6 levels)

notesNo native token discount; relies on volume-based tier reductions

Security

Platform security measures

4 Enabled 1 Not Available

Enabled

Confirmed security controls on this exchange

2FA / Two-Factor Auth

Active security control

Enabled

Cold Storage

Active security control

Enabled

Proof of Reserves

Active security control

Enabled

Security Audited

Active security control

Enabled

Not Available

Security controls not listed for this exchange

Insurance Fund

Listed for comparison only

Not Available

Insurance Fund

Supported Coins

200 cryptocurrencies available

Trading Types

Available trading options

Spot Trading

Buy and sell cryptocurrencies instantly

Margin Trading

Trade with borrowed funds

Futures

Trade perpetual and delivery futures

Staking

Earn rewards by holding

Maximum leverage: 5:1

Payment Methods

How to deposit and withdraw

Bank Transfer

SEPA, SWIFT, Domestic

Credit/Debit Card

Visa, Mastercard

Crypto Deposit

Direct blockchain transfers

Third Party

Simplex, Banxa, etc.

Available Regions

Countries where the exchange operates

Supported Countries

Restricted Countries

Japan

Afghanistan Iraq

Iraq

Iran

North Korea Cuba

Cuba

Key Features

Spot Trading

Margin Trading

Futures

Perpetuals

Staking

Mobile App

API Trading

2FA / Two-Factor Auth

Cold Storage

Security Audited

Proof of Reserves

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this exchange

What is the minimum deposit?▾

The minimum deposit varies by payment method. Crypto deposits typically have no minimum, while fiat deposits may start from $10-$100 depending on the method.

How long do withdrawals take?▾

Crypto withdrawals are usually processed within 30 minutes to a few hours. Fiat withdrawals via bank transfer typically take 1-5 business days.

Is the exchange regulated?▾

Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Check the exchange website for their regulatory information and licenses in your region.

What are the trading fees?▾

Most exchanges charge maker fees from 0.05%-0.1% and taker fees from 0.1%-0.2%. VIP tiers and high-volume traders often qualify for reduced fees.

Does it support fiat currencies?▾

Many exchanges support fiat deposits via bank transfer, credit/debit cards, or third-party processors. Check the payment methods section for supported options.