Index
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Kraken
642 cryptocurrencies·1,464 trading instruments·7 fiat currencies
Founded2011
HeadquartersSan Francisco, US
Legal EntityPayward Global Solutions Limited
Primary RegulatorCentral Bank of Ireland
CustodyCustodial
KYC RequiredYes
Languages18
Data StatusLIVE
Access
Mobile
Desktop
API (REST/WS/FIX)
Kraken Pro
Order Types
Market
Limit
Stop-Limit
OCO
Features
Savings
Staking
Lending
Launchpool
Support
Live Chat
Phone
Email
Academy
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Cost Ranking
#10/16
Cost on €1,000
€4.03
or 0.40%
Spread
€0.03
Fee
€4.00
vs. Cheapest
+€3.04vs. Median
+€0.53Assets Under Custody$0.1B
Regulation
Licensing & Compliance
Regulatory status and jurisdictional coverage.
Primary RegulatorCentral Bank of IrelandMICA CASP
License NumberC559106
MiCA Status—
Proof of ReservesVerified ↗
EU Entities
| Country | Entity | Regulator | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE | Payward Europe Solutions Limited ↗VASP | CBI | 711781 |
Regulated In
IEGB
Costs
Roundtrip Cost Calculator
Estimate total costs for deposit, trade, and withdrawal.
Deposit Method
Withdrawal Method
Cost Breakdown
Deposit (SEPA/SEPA Instant (Plaid))Free
Trading Cost€4.03
Withdraw (SEPA (Bank Frick**))€1.00
Total Roundtrip€5.03
Based on €1,000 order
Trading Markets
Available Asset Classes
Select a market to view detailed analysis below. Only markets with live data can be selected.
Crypto Spot
Spot TradingLIVE
#10
of 16 venues
taker_fee
0.4%
maker_fee: 0.23%
Instruments
1,464
Venue TypeQuote Only
OrdersMarket, Limit, Stop
Crypto Futures
USD-M Perpetual FuturesFee Data
soon
taker_fee
0.05%
maker_fee: 0.02%
Instruments
—
Max Leverage50x
SettlementUSD, BTC/ETH/etc
Funding Interval4h
Crypto Margin
Margin TradingFee Data
soon
taker_fee
0.4%
maker_fee: 0.23%
Instruments
—
Margin Typescross
Crypto Options
Crypto OptionsFee Data
soon
taker_fee
—
maker_fee: —
Instruments
—
UnderlyingsBTC, ETH
StyleEuropean
ExpiriesDaily, Weekly, Monthly
Crypto Spot
Real-Time Trading Metrics
Current execution costs for .All figures calculated for a market order.
MarketCRYPTO SPOT
Instrument
Order Size
SpreadLIVE
IQR: 0.00016% – 0.017%
DepthLIVE
IQR: €3.4k – €17k
base tier
Limit: 0.23%
Total CostLIVE
Spread€0.035
Fee€4.00
Cost BreakdownLIVE
Spread: €0.035 (0.87%)
Taker Fee: €4.00 (99%)
TAKER
Cost Comparison to Market Leader
€3.04 more expensive than Bitfinex
This Venue
€4.03
→
Cheapest (Bitfinex)
€1.00
=
You Overpay
+304.1%
Historical Analysis
Spread Volatility Over Time
Historical spread behavior showing cost stability and volatility patterns.
Spread✓ Live✓ Historical
Depth✓ Live✓ Historical
median: 0.0037%|IQR: 0.00016%–0.017%|—
Trading Fees
Crypto Spot Fee Schedule
Fee tiers based on 30-day trading volume.
Trading Fees
CRYPTO | SPOT• Tiers based on 30-day trading volume
| 30-Day Volume (USD) | Maker | Taker | How to Qualify |
|---|---|---|---|
| ≥ $0kDEFAULT | 0.23% | 0.4% | Default tier (no requirements) |
| ≥ $10k | 0.18% | 0.35% | Trade $10k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $50k | 0.12% | 0.24% | Trade $50k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $100k | 0.1% | 0.22% | Trade $100k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $250k | 0.08% | 0.2% | Trade $250k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $500k | 0.06% | 0.18% | Trade $500k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $1000k | 0.04% | 0.16% | Trade $1000k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $2500k | 0.02% | 0.14% | Trade $2500k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $5000k | 0% | 0.12% | Trade $5000k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $10000k | -0.02% | 0.1% | Trade $10000k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $100000k | -0.02% | 0.08% | Trade $100000k+ in 30 days |
| ≥ $500000k | -0.02% | 0.05% | Trade $500000k+ in 30 days |
How tiers work: Your fee tier is determined by your total trading volume over the past 30 days. Higher volume = lower fees.
Market Comparison
Cross-Venue Cost Ranking
All 16 venues ranked by total cost for a market order.
| # | Platform | Spread | Fee | Total Cost | vs Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bitfinex | 0.20% | 0% | €1.00 | BEST |
| #2 | Binance | 0.000017% | 0.1% | €1.00 | +€0.00 |
| #3 | WhiteBIT | 0.026% | 0.1% | €1.13 | +€0.13 |
| #4 | Bybit EU | 0.059% | 0.1% | €1.30 | +€0.30 |
| #5 | XTB | 0.29% | 0% | €1.47 | +€0.47 |
| #6 | Bitvavo | 0.014% | 0.25% | €2.57 | +€1.57 |
| #7 | Kraken Pro | 0.0070% | 0.26% | €2.63 | +€1.64 |
| #8 | KuCoin EU | 0.42% | 0.1% | €3.09 | +€2.09 |
| #9 | OKX | 0.00017% | 0.35% | €3.50 | +€2.50 |
| #10 | KrakenTHIS | 0.0070% | 0.4% | €4.03 | +€3.04 |
| #11 | Bitstamp | 0.019% | 0.4% | €4.09 | +€3.10 |
| #12 | TradeRepublic | 0.80% | 0% | €5.00 | +€4.00 |
| #13 | Crypto.com Exchange | 0.0050% | 0.5% | €5.03 | +€4.03 |
| #14 | Coinbase Advanced | 0.019% | 0.6% | €6.09 | +€5.09 |
| #15 | BSDEX | 0.56% | 0.35% | €6.28 | +€5.28 |
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