Kraken trading fees
Kraken
Here are Kraken's published entry-tier trading fees for both perpetual futures and spot, plus how Kraken stacks up against the other 20 major exchanges. To see your real monthly cost on Kraken for your exact volume and trading style, run the FeeEdge calculator.
Kraken fee schedule
| Fee | Kraken |
|---|---|
| Perps maker | 0.020% |
| Perps taker | 0.050% |
| Spot maker | 0.250% |
| Spot taker | 0.400% |
Rates shown are published base-tier estimates and may change — always confirm on Kraken. Maker = limit orders that add liquidity (cheaper); taker = market orders that remove it.
How Kraken compares
On perpetual futures, Kraken's 0.050% base taker fee ranks #10 of 20 (the cheapest is Bitfinex at 0.000%). On spot, Kraken ranks #18 (cheapest is Bitfinex at 0.000%). Volume tiers, maker rebates can change this for active traders.
FAQ
What are Kraken's trading fees?
Kraken charges roughly 0.020% maker / 0.050% taker on perpetual futures and 0.250% maker / 0.400% taker on spot at the entry tier. Fees drop as your 30-day volume rises.
Does Kraken have a fee discount?
Kraken does not offer a native-token fee discount, but fees still fall as your 30-day trading volume increases.
Is Kraken the cheapest crypto exchange?
On base-tier perps Kraken ranks #10 of 20 by taker fee, and #18 on spot. The cheapest venue for you depends on your volume and maker/taker mix — check it in the calculator.
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