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Kraken

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4.4 (8,750 reviews)
Exchange

A premier cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2011, Kraken is known for its advanced trading features, robust security, and comprehensive range of digital assets. Trusted by millions worldwide for professional-grade crypto trading.

190+
Assets
$2.5B+
Daily Volume
9M+
Users
2011
Founded
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Quick Overview

Founded 2011
Headquarters San Francisco, USA
Daily Volume $2.5B+
Trading Fee 0.16% - 0.26%
Withdrawal Fee Varies by asset
Regulation
Regulated
Margin Trading
Available
Mobile App
iOS & Android
92/100
Trust Score
Excellent

Security Highlights

Air-gapped cold storage
Advanced encryption
Multi-factor authentication
Regular security audits

About Kraken

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the oldest and most respected cryptocurrency exchanges in the world. Based in San Francisco, it serves over 9 million users across 100+ countries with a focus on security, transparency, and advanced trading features.

Known for its institutional-grade platform, Kraken offers spot trading, margin trading, futures, and staking services. The exchange has never been hacked and maintains one of the strongest security track records in the industry.

✅ Pros

  • • Low trading fees
  • • Advanced trading tools
  • • Strong security record
  • • Regulatory compliance

⚠️ Cons

  • • Complex for beginners
  • • Limited customer support
  • • Higher withdrawal fees
  • • Slower verification

Fee Structure

Maker Fee: 0.16%
Taker Fee: 0.26%
Margin Trading: Up to 5x leverage
Staking Rewards: 4-20% APY
A+
Security Rating
Never been hacked

Regulatory Status

US FinCEN Registered
EU MiCA Compliant
UK FCA Authorized

Popular Trading Pairs

BTC/USD
+2.1%
ETH/USD
+1.8%
ADA/USD
-0.5%
DOT/USD
+3.2%

What Users Say

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John D.

"Excellent platform for serious traders. Low fees and advanced charting tools. Been using for 2+ years without issues."

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Maria K.

"Great security features and staking options. Interface can be complex for beginners but worth learning."

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Robert L.

"Solid platform but customer support response times could be better. Good for experienced users."

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