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 breakdown.
The fees below are accurate as of 12 December 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 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.
