Exchange

Kraken

Perchance editorial team · Last reviewed 2026-10-18

Kraken Pro uses a maker/taker schedule. From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets held on the platform. Instant Buy volume does not count toward that volume, and Instant Buy is a quoted price rather than the Pro schedule.

Kraken official site

Best for

People who will trade on Kraken Pro and want a published volume schedule.

Editorial, based on the product category. Not a paid placement.

0.40% maker / 0.80% taker

Tradeoffs

Pros

The full Pro tier table is public, from 0.40% / 0.80% at the base to 0% / 0.05% at the top published tier.
Holding assets on the platform can qualify a higher tier without more trading volume.

Cons

Instant Buy is excluded from the volume that sets the tier, so app buys may not match the Pro rate.
Which US states can open an account was not re-checked against a state list on the verification date.

Facts

Pro entry fee

Verified 2026-10-18

Tier 1 is 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker from $0 of 30-day spot volume.

Source

How the tier is chosen

Verified 2026-10-18

From 9 July 2026 the tier is the better of 30-day spot volume or assets on platform. Instant Buy volume is excluded.

Source

Custody model

Verified 2026-10-18

Custodial while assets sit on Kraken. You can withdraw to an address you control; network fees still apply.

Source

US state availability

Unverified

Kraken serves many US customers, but the current state-by-state list was not verified on this date.

Compare

Back to the list

A verified row names its source and the date it was read. An Affiliate tag on a link does not change these notes.