Fees and limits
Platform trading fees
Kraken’s comprehensive trading fee structure varies depending on trade volume, and what kind of trade it is. Fees vary for stablecoins, dark pool trades and margin trading, so it’s worth checking Kraken’s site for the latest break down.
The fees below are accurate as of August 7, 2019.
Trading fees
| 30-day volume (30-day USDT) | Maker fee | Taker fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $50,000 | 0.16% | 0.26% |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | 0.14% | 0.24% |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | 0.12% | 0.22% |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | 0.08% | 0.18% |
| $1,000,001 – $2,500,000 | 0.06% | 0.16% |
| $2,500,001 – $5,000,000 | 0.04% | 0.14% |
| $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 | 0.02% | 0.12% |
| $10,000,000+ | 0.00% | 0.10% |
Stablecoin trading fees
| 30-day volume | Maker fee | Taker fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $50,000 | 0.20% | 0.20% |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | 0.16% | 0.16% |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | 0.12% | 0.12% |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| $1,000,000+ | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Dark pool trading fees
| 30-day volume | Maker fee | Taker fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $50,000 | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | 0.34% | 0.34% |
| $100,001 – $250,000 | 0.32% | 0.32% |
| $250,001 – $500,000 | 0.30% | 0.30% |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| $1,000,001 – $2,500,000 | 0.26% | 0.26% |
| $2,500,001 – $5,000,000 | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| $5,000,001 – $10,000,000 | 0.22% | 0.22% |
| $10,000,000+ | 0.20% | 0.20% |
Margin trading fees
- Make sure you fully understand the risks before margin trading.
Margin trading may result in the loss of your entire account balance. Cryptocurrency is volatile and rapid price drops can liquidate your account. If you want to margin trade, please ensure you fully understand the risks involved, take care to manage your exposure and consider setting profit targets and stop-loss limits to better manage the risks.
| Base currency | Quote currency | Opening fee | Rollover fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| XBT (Bitcoin) | EUR, USD | 0.01% | 0.01% per 4 hours |
| USDT (Tether) | USD | 0.01% | 0.01% per 4 hours |
| BCH (Bitcoin Cash) | EUR, USD, XBT | 0.02% | 0.02% per 4 hours |
| ETH (Ethereum) | EUR, USD, XBT | 0.02% | 0.02% per 4 hours |
| ETC (Ethereum Classic) | EUR, USD, ETH, XBT | 0.02% | 0.02% per 4 hours |
| REP (Augur) | EUR, ETH, XBT | 0.02% | 0.02% per 4 hours |
| XMR (Monero) | EUR, USD, XBT | 0.02% | 0.02% per 4 hours |
| XRP (Ripple) | EUR, USD, XBT | 0.02% | 0.02% per 4 hours |
Deposits and withdrawals
You can deposit cryptocurrencies with standard network fees, while the deposit options and fees will vary depending on whether you’re depositing USD, EUR, CAD, GBP or JPY, and whether you’re making a deposit or withdrawal.
Deposits
Etana Custody and Silverate Exchange Network deposits
Etana Custody and Silvergate Exchange Network are two different deposit options that Kraken offers. To use these deposit methods, you will first have to create an account with Etana Custody or Silvergate Bank.
Etana Custody is a funding and custody service that provides additional benefits, such as worldwide availability and instant transfer options, where needed, while Silvergate Bank is a platform which offers access to the Silvergate Exchange Network for fast international transfers.
Etana lets you deposit a wide range of currencies, while Silvergate Exchange Network is for USD only.
How fast will my funds be available?
Deposits
Instant – 5 days
Instant or near-instant deposits are available through Etana Custody, CAD payment options or cryptocurrency deposits.
Most other options will take 1 to 5 business days.
Withdrawals
Varies
Instant or near-instant withdrawals are available through Etana Custody, CAD payment options or cryptocurrency deposits.
Most other options will take 1 to 5 business days.
What’s it like to use Kraken?
1. Getting started
Find bold designs, as well as quick links to account creation, Kraken features, markets and other extras on the Kraken home page.
2. 24/7/365 customer service
Kraken customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, even on major holidays.
3. Current prices
You can find Kraken's current cryptocurrency prices, and some additional information, on the prices page. Simply click through to view the order book for a given pair.
4. Trading screen
Find more detailed information on how a pair is trading, place orders and trade through the Kraken trading screen.
5. Extra features
Browse Kraken's exra features including margin trading, futures and its OTC desk, as well as analytics features such as indices, and Kraken's own Cryptowatch tool.
Is Kraken safe to use?
- Regulation. Kraken is based in Canada and has registered as a money services business in the US under the name of its parent company Payward Inc.
- Verification process. Kraken requires all users to provide information about themselves, but document verification is only required for fiat currency transfers or trading. No document verification is required for cryptocurrency transfers or trading.
- Security features. Kraken follows industry best security practices such as keeping 95% of user funds in cold storage and encouraging two-factor authentication. It runs a bug bounty program and says its servers are kept in secure cages, under armed guards and constant surveillance.
Kraken was founded in 2011 and launched in 2013. While individual users have had their accounts compromised over the years, typically after failing to enable two-factor authentication, Kraken is never known to have been the victim of a major heist, and two-factor authentication is now mandatory.
Regardless, Kraken CEO Jesse Powell advises people not to store cryptocurrency on Kraken, or any other cryptocurrency exchange.
It was the world’s first exchange to produce cryptographic proof of its reserves, and you can still verify that Kraken is fully backed as of its most recent audit. You can verify that your cryptocurrency was included in the latest audit once logged into your Kraken account.
How do I create an account at Kraken?
What else do I need to know about Kraken?
Kraken was founded in 2011, after the Mt. Gox incident. It was conceived with the specific intention of being the professional, secure and high-quality Bitcoin exchange the nascent industry desperately needed at the time.
It was launched in 2013 and has been one of the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges ever since.
In a nutshell
Pros
- Wide fiat and crypto range. With USD, EUR, GBP, CAD and JPY pairs, plus a wide range of cryptocurrencies, Kraken is among the world’s most versatile exchanges.
- Feature-filled. Kraken offers margin trading, futures, an OTC desk, dark pools and additional tools such as indices and its own Cryptowatch.
- 24/7/365 customer service. Kraken offers customer service every hour of every day of the year, as well as account management services for advanced traders.
- Since 2013. Kraken is one of the world’s largest exchanges by trading volume and many regard it as one of the most legitimate.
Cons
- Varying fees. You need to be aware of the fees, because they can vary by trade type. Basic trading fees range from 0% to 0.26%, while dark pool, stablecoin trading or margin trading have different fee structures.