Kraken

AACEXMiCA

Kraken carries a AA rating in our 2026 ranking with an overall score of 82, liquidity 83 and security 100. It is best evaluated by matching its regional strengths, fiat rails and fee model to your country and experience level.

Rank #2 in our 2026 index

Visit Kraken 18+ · Crypto is volatile

Founded

2011

Rank

Headquarters

United States

Spot fee

0.16% / 0.26%

Maker / taker

0.16% / 0.26%

Coins listed

250+

Fiat support

USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, JPY, CHF

Monthly visits

12M+

MiCA note

Full EU / EEA compliance footprint via regional entities and registrations.

Best for

Best for users who want an exchange with a visible EU compliance footprint.

Score breakdown

Overall

Liquidity

Security

100

Governance

Business

Technology

Data quality

What we like

Strong order-book liquidity for tighter spreads
High security score in our scoring methodology
Good market-data quality and reporting consistency
Relevant for EU users comparing MiCA-era exchange options

Things to watch

Local rules and account features can vary by country
No exchange removes custody, phishing or market-loss risk

Risk reminder

No exchange — regulated or otherwise — eliminates market risk. Crypto prices can fall sharply, tokens can fail entirely, and leverage products can wipe out an account in minutes. Only invest amounts you are prepared to lose, enable 2FA, and verify the URL every time you log in.

Compare with similar CEX exchanges

Binance

Score 79 · 0.10%

Crypto.com

Score 81 · 0.25% / 0.50%

Coinbase

Score 80 · 0.40% / 0.60%

Gemini

Score 80 · 0.20% / 0.40%

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