A simple quote or an order book
Kraken offers an instant buy/sell interface and a separate Pro spot workflow. The former quotes a price containing spread; Pro uses a maker/taker order book with tier qualification. Spot purchases acquire an asset with price risk rather than a $1 event payoff.
The brand also has margin, derivatives, equities and other products. Their fees and permissions do not follow from a spot account.
Source provenance and retrieval dates
A simple quote or an order book
Kraken fee schedule ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedLast retrieval attempt: 2026-10-25 · success (HTTP 200)
Kraken cash deposit options ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Kraken geographic restrictions ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Published source scope only. Numerical examples labelled hypothetical are our calculations; private-account performance is not established.
The published starting costs
The reviewed Pro spot Tier 1 rates are 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker; a $1,000 execution therefore costs $4 or $8 before other costs. The instant trading fee is 1%, or $10 on that amount, plus spread and possible payment charges. Custom orders have a separate 1.5% fee.
Kraken+ waives specified instant fees within its allowance, not all spread/payment costs or Pro fees. Higher qualifying volume/assets can lower a Pro tier; pair-specific schedules can differ.
Source provenance and retrieval dates
The published starting costs
Kraken fee schedule ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedLast retrieval attempt: 2026-10-25 · success (HTTP 200)
Kraken cash deposit options ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Kraken geographic restrictions ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Published source scope only. Numerical examples labelled hypothetical are our calculations; private-account performance is not established.
Funding and audience
The US table lists free ACH/Plaid deposits with $1 minimum and a seven-day withdrawal hold, while card deposits list $0.25 + 3.75%. The reviewed geographic page names Maine and New York as unsupported US residences and restricts US fiat funding to USD.
The product is relevant to users who can choose a suitable interface and funding route. We reviewed public schedules, not private-account execution or withdrawal speed.
Source provenance and retrieval dates
Funding and audience
Kraken fee schedule ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedLast retrieval attempt: 2026-10-25 · success (HTTP 200)
Kraken cash deposit options ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Kraken geographic restrictions ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Published source scope only. Numerical examples labelled hypothetical are our calculations; private-account performance is not established.
When to research Pro rather than instant purchase
For an inspectable maker/taker schedule and explicit order control, research Kraken Pro. For a simple purchase, inspect its complete instant quote including fee and spread. The interfaces are not cost equivalents and geographic or asset restrictions still apply.
| Task | Next evidence |
|---|---|
| Order-book fee | Pro tier, pair and maker/taker schedule |
| Cash funding | Route minimum, fee and withdrawal hold |
| Withdraw asset | Final network and amount |
Source provenance and retrieval dates
When to research Pro rather than instant purchase
Kraken fee schedule ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedLast retrieval attempt: 2026-10-25 · success (HTTP 200)
Kraken cash deposit options ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Kraken geographic restrictions ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
Published source scope only. Numerical examples labelled hypothetical are our calculations; private-account performance is not established.
Product reference and official destinations
Kraken spot
- Costs
- Pro Tier 1 maker 0.40% / taker 0.80%; instant 1% plus spread/payment.
Source provenance and retrieval dates
Kraken spot: Costs
Kraken fee schedule ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedLast retrieval attempt: 2026-10-25 · success (HTTP 200)Published documents, not account quote or complete eligibility audit.
- Funding / billing
- Listed US ACH deposits/withdrawals free; ACH/Plaid deposit holds 7 days. Listed US FedWire withdrawal $4, $20 minimum; bank charges may apply.
Source provenance and retrieval dates
Kraken spot: Funding / billing
Kraken cash deposit options ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedKraken Withdrawals — official source ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedPublished documents, not account quote or complete eligibility audit.
- Access / product scope
- Reviewed US page excludes Maine and New York; US fiat funding is USD.
Source provenance and retrieval dates
Kraken spot: Access / product scope
Kraken geographic restrictions ↗
Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedPublished documents, not account quote or complete eligibility audit.
Sources
- Kraken fee schedule →Last successful source check: 2026-10-25Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verifiedLast retrieval attempt: 2026-10-25 · success (HTTP 200)
- Kraken cash deposit options →Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
- Kraken geographic restrictions →Last successful source check: 2026-10-24Evidence origin: direct public-document read · Current evidence status: verified
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