Index
KR
Kraken
Founded2011
HeadquartersSan Francisco, US
Legal EntityPayward Global Solutions Limited
Primary RegulatorCentral Bank of Ireland
CustodyCustodial
KYC RequiredYes
Languages18
Data StatusHistorical
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
#12/18
Cost on €1,000
€4.00
or 0.40%
Spread
€0.00
Fee
€4.00
vs. Cheapest
+€3.00vs. Median
+€0.16Assets 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€4.00
Withdraw (SEPA (Bank Frick**))€1.00
Total Roundtrip€5.00
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
#12
of 18 venues
taker_fee
0.4%
maker_fee: 0.23%
Instruments
—
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
Spread28d Median
IQR: 0.00016% – 0.017%
Depth28d Median
IQR: €3.4k – €17k
base tier
Limit: 0.23%
Total Cost28d Median
Spread€0.00068
Fee€4.00
Cost BreakdownLIVE
Spread: €0.00068 (0.017%)
Taker Fee: €4.00 (100%)
TAKER
Cost Comparison to Market Leader
€3.00 more expensive than Binance
This Venue
€4.00
→
Cheapest (Binance)
€1.00
=
You Overpay
+300.0%
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%|—
No chart data available
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 18 venues ranked by total cost for a market order.
| # | Platform | Spread | Fee | Total Cost | vs Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Binance | 0.000014% | 0.1% | €1.00 | BEST |
| #2 | Bitfinex | 0.21% | 0% | €1.06 | +€0.06 |
| #3 | XTB | 0.23% | 0% | €1.17 | +€0.17 |
| #4 | WhiteBIT | 0.036% | 0.1% | €1.18 | +€0.18 |
| #5 | Bybit EU | 0.047% | 0.1% | €1.23 | +€0.23 |
| #6 | KuCoin EU | 0.24% | 0.1% | €2.20 | +€1.20 |
| #7 | Bitvavo | 0.0014% | 0.25% | €2.51 | +€1.51 |
| #8 | Kraken Pro | 0.00014% | 0.26% | €2.60 | +€1.60 |
| #9 | OKX | 0.0066% | 0.35% | €3.53 | +€2.53 |
| #10 | BSDEX | 0.069% | 0.35% | €3.84 | +€2.84 |
| #11 | Bitstamp | 0.000014% | 0.4% | €4.00 | +€3.00 |
| #12 | KrakenTHIS | 0.00014% | 0.4% | €4.00 | +€3.00 |
| #13 | TradeRepublic | 0.80% | 0% | €5.00 | +€4.00 |
| #14 | Crypto.com Exchange | 0.060% | 0.5% | €5.30 | +€4.30 |
| #15 | Coinbase Advanced | 0.013% | 0.6% | €6.06 | +€5.06 |
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