Kraken

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Kraken is one of the oldest and most trusted Bitcoin exchanges in the world, founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell in San Francisco. It offers spot, futures, and margin trading for Bitcoin and hundreds of cryptocurrencies across 190+ countries, with competitive fees, deep liquidity, and a reputation for strong security practices. Kraken Pro caters to advanced traders, while Kraken Institutional offers custody and OTC services; the exchange has never suffered a major hack.

Details

Kyc: Yes
Fees: 0.16% maker / 0.26% taker
Type: Retail exchange
Region: USA / Global
Countries: 190+ countries
Maker Fee: 0.16%
Taker Fee: 0.26%
Bitcoin Only: No
Founded Year: 2011
Headquarters: San Francisco, USA
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: 0.16% maker / 0.26% taker (tiered by volume)
Lightning Support: No
Lightning Withdrawals: Yes

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