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 various features, so it’s worth checking Kraken’s site for the latest breakdown.
The fees below are accurate as of 12 December 2019.
Trading fees
30-day volume (30-day USDT) | Maker fee | Taker fee |
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$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% |
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 GBP, USD, EUR, CAD or JPY, and whether you’re making a deposit or withdrawal.
Deposits
Etana Custody and Silvergate 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 Silverate 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.