Kraken Review 2026: Fees, Volume and Safety
Ranked #5 of 30 exchanges. Best for: Security track record and strong fiat on-ramps.
- 24h volume
- $1.1B
- Share of top 30
- 5.3%
- Spot fee (maker / taker)
- 0.40% / 0.80%
- Coins listed
- 717+
Kraken Trading Volume, Last 30 Days
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Kraken at a Glance
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco, United States |
| Licences | MiCA via Central Bank of Ireland (EU), FCA registration (UK), FinCEN MSB (US) |
| Spot fee (base) | 0.40% / 0.80% |
| Futures trading | Yes |
| Proof of reserves | Yes |
| KYC | Mandatory for all users |
| Fiat deposits | Bank transfer (SEPA, wire, ACH), card |
Strengths and Watch-outs
What stands out
- Kraken Pro advanced trading interface
- Wide fiat support including EUR, USD, CAD, JPY
- Spot, margin and futures
Keep in mind
- Paid $30M in a 2023 SEC settlement and shut its US staking service
Kraken FAQ
Is Kraken safe?
Kraken publishes proof of reserves. It holds these licences or registrations: MiCA via Central Bank of Ireland (EU), FCA registration (UK), FinCEN MSB (US). Keep in mind: Paid $30M in a 2023 SEC settlement and shut its US staking service. As with any exchange, use two-factor authentication and keep long-term holdings in your own wallet.
What are Kraken trading fees?
At the base tier Kraken charges 0.40% / 0.80% (maker / taker) on spot trades. Fees fall as your 30-day volume grows. Futures have their own, lower fee table.
Does Kraken require KYC?
Mandatory for all users.
Where is Kraken based?
Kraken was founded in 2011 and is based in San Francisco, United States.
Compare Kraken With
Live data: CoinGecko. Profile compiled by FxDailyInfo from the exchange's own pages. Sources: data.coingecko.com, www.kraken.com, www.theblock.co. Crypto trading is high risk and not available in every country.