Editor’s pick
Kraken review
A veteran venue with institutional-grade order books and one of the longest uninterrupted operating histories in the sector.
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Editor score
9.4/10
Fees8.8
Security9.8
Usability9.0
Asset coverage8.6
Maker fee
0.16%
Taker fee
0.26%
Founded
2011
Markets
US, UK, EU, CA, AU
MSB (US), FCA registered (UK)
What works
- Proof of reserves with named auditor
- Consistently tight spreads on majors
- Strong fiat rails in USD, EUR and GBP
What doesn’t
- Advanced interface has a learning curve
- Fewer long-tail assets than offshore rivals
Verdict
The default choice for traders who care more about execution quality and regulatory footing than about token count.