Kraken Trading Fees and Pricing
Transparent, competitive fee structure with volume-based discounts. Maker fees from 0.16%, taker fees from 0.26% for spot trading.
Spot Trading Fee Schedule
Fees decrease as your 30-day trading volume increases.
| 30-Day Volume (USD) | Maker Fee | Taker Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 - $10,000 | 0.25% | 0.40% |
| $10,001 - $50,000 | 0.20% | 0.35% |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | 0.14% | 0.24% |
| $100,001 - $250,000 | 0.12% | 0.22% |
| $250,001 - $500,000 | 0.10% | 0.20% |
| $500,001 - $1,000,000 | 0.08% | 0.18% |
| $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | 0.06% | 0.16% |
| $5,000,001+ | 0.04% | 0.12% |
Other Fee Types
Deposit Fees
Most crypto deposits are free. Bank transfer deposits (SEPA, wire) are free or carry minimal processing fees depending on the method. Credit and debit card deposits carry a processing fee set by the card network. Stablecoin deposits are free across all supported networks.
Withdrawal Fees
Cryptocurrency withdrawals carry a small network fee that varies by asset and blockchain congestion. Fiat withdrawals via bank transfer are processed at low flat fees. Kraken does not add markup to network fees — you pay only the actual blockchain transaction cost.
Staking Fees
Most staking rewards carry zero commission. The displayed reward rate is what you actually receive. A small number of assets carry administrative fees that are clearly disclosed before you stake your holdings.
Futures Fee Schedule
| 30-Day Volume (USD) | Maker Fee | Taker Fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0 - $100,000 | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| $100,001 - $1,000,000 | 0.015% | 0.04% |
| $1,000,001 - $5,000,000 | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| $5,000,001+ | 0.005% | 0.02% |
Understanding Maker and Taker Fees
Maker orders add liquidity to the order book by placing limit orders that are not immediately matched. These orders receive lower fees because they contribute to market depth and improve pricing for other traders.
Taker orders remove liquidity from the order book by executing against existing orders. Market orders and limit orders that are immediately matched are classified as taker orders. Taker fees are higher because they consume existing liquidity. Active traders using Kraken Pro can strategically use limit orders to reduce their average fee rate.
Fee Reduction Tips
- Use limit orders (maker) instead of market orders (taker)
- Increase 30-day volume for automatic tier upgrades
- Trade on Kraken Pro for access to all order types
- Monitor your current fee tier in account settings
Frequently Asked Questions
Kraken spot trading fees start at 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker for the lowest volume tier. Fees decrease automatically as your 30-day trading volume increases, reaching as low as 0.04% maker and 0.12% taker for high-volume traders.
Most crypto deposits are free. Bank transfers (SEPA, wire) are free or have minimal fees. Credit/debit card deposits carry a card processing fee. Stablecoin deposits are free.
Use limit orders (maker) instead of market orders (taker), increase your 30-day trading volume for automatic tier upgrades, and trade through Kraken Pro which provides access to all advanced order types.