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Kraken
Kraken is one of the longest-running US-headquartered crypto exchanges, serving retail and institutions across spot, futures, margin, and staking. It is a frequent first pick for users prioritizing regulatory standing.
96
Evidence score / 100
Security & operating profile
4.8
Security & operating profile
4.3
Liquidity
4.2
Ease of use
Licensing references
- ✓FinCEN MSB
- ✓FCA UK e-money
- ✓AUSTRAC AU
Base fees
0.250%
Spot maker
0.400%
Spot taker
0.020%
Futures maker
0.050%
Futures taker
Advantages
- ✓Strong US regulatory standing
- ✓Long uninterrupted operating history
- ✓Excellent fiat onramp coverage
Known trade-offs
- !Higher spot taker fees vs. global peers
- !Smaller altcoin selection
Reference data is older than 30 days — verify the latest local rules. Data verified: 2026-06-10. Decision support, not investment advice.