Overview of Kraken

4.5

In Market 15 years Jurisdiction United States For Russia Blocked Website Kraken kraken.com Verification (KYC) Not required Type Centralized (CEX)

Trading Volume, 24h

$ 1,364,853,592

Market share

0.75%

Number of trading pairs

1396

Number of crypto

640

Number of fiat currencies

Trading Volumes Chart of Kraken

Cryptocurrency Market Volume

XBT

17%

USDT

17%

USDC

15%

XRP

13%

ETH

10%

Остальные

29%

XBT/USD

11%

USDT/USD

10%

XRP/USD

10%

ETH/USD

USDC/EUR

Остальные

57%

Trading pairs of Kraken

1396 trading pairs are available with a total trading volume of $ 1,364,853,592.

Pair	Price	Volume, 24h	Spread	Exchange Share
XBT/USD	$ 92,057 92,056.5 USD	$ 174.7 mln.	0.0101 %	12.8 %
USDT/USD	$ 0.99939 0.99939 USD	$ 163.7 mln.	0.011 %	11.9931 %
XRP/USD	$ 2.23 2.23 USD	$ 160.6 mln.	0.0153 %	11.77 %
ETH/USD	$ 3,221.38 3,221.38 USD	$ 103.1 mln.	0.0103 %	7.55 %
USDC/EUR	$ 0.9996 0.855 EUR	$ 93.1 mln.	0.0117 %	6.82 %

Cryptocurrency List Kraken

The exchange Kraken offers 640 cryptocurrencies and 7 fiat currencies.

Cryptocurrency	Price	Volume, 24h	Market Cap
XBT Bitcoin	$31,276.23	$ 295.9 mln.	$ 1.9 Tn.
USDT Tether	$0.146	$ 287.5 mln.	$ 187.1 bln.
USDC USDC	$0.152	$ 258.3 mln.	$ 75.8 bln.
XRP XRP	$2.23	$ 228.7 mln.	$ 144.9 bln.
ETH Ethereum	$1,409	$ 164.2 mln.	$ 389 bln.

Short description Kraken

Founded in 2011, the Kraken exchange is a centralized platform. According to CoinGecko, the exchange has a high (9) trust score. As of January 2026, 640 cryptocurrencies are traded on the exchange, with XBT/USD being the most active trading pair.

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Detailed Review of Exchange Kraken

Founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell in San Francisco, USA, Kraken began operations in September 2013 after two years of development and testing. Initially supporting Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Euro, it later added other altcoins and margin trading. Since 2014, Kraken has established itself as a reliable platform and was included in the Bloomberg Terminal.

In March 2017, Kraken acquired Cryptowatch, a website for real-time cryptocurrency tracking. By 2023, the project expanded its market in Europe by acquiring BCM.

Features of Kraken

Security

Kraken employs advanced encryption technologies and two-factor authentication via Google Authenticator or Yubikey, ensuring a high level of security.

Interface

The platform features a user-friendly interface that is convenient even for beginners, with round-the-clock support from specialists.

Liquidity

High liquidity and low costs are ensured through the Proof of Reserves Audit solution.

Margin Trading

Margin trading is available with a leverage of up to x5, including advanced order types.

Diversity

Available in over 190 countries, offering more than 200 tokens and fiat currencies.

Mobile Application

Support for various devices, including smartphones and tablets, allows for managing trades anytime and anywhere.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Kraken

Advantages

Diversity of Cryptocurrencies: 231 cryptocurrencies for convenient and quick trading.
Margin Trading: Increased "buying power" and effective capture of potential tokens.
Asset Rewards: Opportunity to earn rewards through staking.
Interface: High-quality user interface with an attractive design.
High Liquidity: Enhances transaction execution capability.

Disadvantages

Limited Customer Support: Lack of 24/7 technical support and long response times.
Card Payment Limitations: Only euros are accepted, leading to additional conversion fees.
Currency Availability: Some cryptocurrencies are unavailable in Australia, complicating investment expansion.
Privacy: Mandatory account verification may impact data privacy.
High Costs: Kraken Pro has high fees, limiting accessibility for retail investors.