Exchange profile

Kraken

Kraken gives you access to 222 coins across 700 markets. Check product depth, trust context, and risk before you sign up.

Core facts

Founded	2013
Coins listed	222
Markets	700
Spot fees	0.16% / 0.26%
Region/legal fit	Confirm USA availability before signup

Quick read

These are the first notes most people want before they look at deeper trust data, risk history, or product screens.

Who it fits

Good for people who want easy ways to buy crypto with cash or card.

Why people use it

700 trading markets.
Funding methods include Credit/Debit Card and Crypto.
Works on Web App and Mobile App.

Check first

You may need ID checks before full account use.
Read the public incident history before you deposit.
Always check the withdrawal network before you send funds.

Product depth

222 coins, 700 markets, and tools like Spot Trading, Margin Trading, and Staking.

Access and trust

3 fiat currencies listed. Funding methods include Credit/Debit Card, Crypto, and Apple Pay. ID checks are required. Launched in 2013 and active for about 13 years. Public checks include CoinGecko Trust Score 10/10, CoinMarketCap rank #14, and Trustpilot 3.4/5. Listed security tools include 2FA and Yubi Key.

Safety first

Read this before clicking out. Availability, custody, and risk controls can vary by country and account tier.

Region/legal fit	Based in USA; confirm your country or state is supported.
Security controls	2fa, yubi
Incident history	4 linked public items below
Proof of reserves	Not yet sourced

Official links

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Official site

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Getting started

Check fiat access, account checks, and basic trading limits before you fund an account.

Fiat support
Payment methods	4
KYC	Required
Leverage risk	5x max; higher leverage means higher liquidation risk.
Region/legal fit	Based in USA; confirm availability before signup.

Fee matrix

Fee data here is intentionally conservative. If a cost is not sourced, it is marked instead of guessed.

Spot maker/taker	0.16% / 0.26%
Simple buy/card spread	Not yet sourced
Bank/card deposit fees	Not yet sourced
Crypto withdrawal fees	Not yet sourced

Withdrawal networks

These are the public withdrawal networks stored for this venue. Always confirm the right chain before you send funds.

BitcoinEthereumArbitrum OneBaseOptimismPolygon

Kraken Wallet supported assets and networksofficial

Fee/minimum/status	Not yet sourced by asset and chain

Speed

Public matching-engine claims only. If none are published, nothing is guessed.

Matching engine throughput	Not publicly disclosed	No public claim found

Trust view

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