Kraken review
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✓ You own the coin — withdrawable on-chain
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Fees
| Spot taker fee | 0.8% | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Card purchase | — | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
Regulation
| Regulation | Scope | Source |
|---|---|---|
| FCA (GB) · 757895 Crypto Facilities Ltd (trading as Kraken MTF) | Licensed | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
| FCA (GB) · 928768 Payward Ltd (Kraken Digital Asset Exchange) | AML registration only — not investor protection | Source · Verified 2026-08-25 |
Incidents on record
No material incidents on record.
Availability
- Available to readers of: en, de, es
- Restricted / exited: none on record
- Assets listed: 200
- Max leverage: 5×
Frequently asked questions
Is Kraken safe?
No material incident is on our record for Kraken — an absence of documentation, not a guarantee.
Is Kraken regulated?
Kraken holds a full licence from FCA (GB), which carries conduct rules and in some jurisdictions compensation cover.
What does Kraken charge?
0.8% on the headline figure. Deposit, withdrawal and spread costs sit on top — check the linked schedule.
Can I withdraw crypto from Kraken?
Yes — it is an exchange, so the asset is yours and can move to a wallet you control.
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Crypto is volatile and largely unregulated. CFDs are leveraged and most retail accounts lose money. Never risk money you cannot afford to lose.
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