Kraken vs Crypto.com

Kraken vs Crypto.com Comparison Table 2026
Kraken	Crypto.com
Review 3.9 Kraken is #12 in our crypto broker rankings.	Review 3.5 Crypto.com is #8 in our binary options broker rankings.
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US accepted
Kraken is a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a proprietary trading terminal and a list of 220+ tradeable crypto tokens. Up to 1:5 leverage is available with stable rollover fees on spot crypto trading and up to 1:50 on futures. The exchange also supports crypto staking and has an interactive NFT marketplace.	Crypto.com is one of the biggest names in cryptocurrency trading, developed with the aim to expedite the world's transition to DeFi technologies. The crypto exchange offers token lending, pre-paid cards, NFTs and more. The firm was established in Germany in 2016 and its quality is proven by its 150 million users.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 1 Kraken customer reviews
Bonus Offer
Lower fees when trading volume exceeds $50,000 in 30 days
Comment by Reviewer
"Kraken will suit traders looking for a diverse list of cryptos including Bitcoin and a good security track record."	"Crypto.com is a snug fit for aspiring crypto traders who want to buy, sell and trade over 400 digital tokens. Its strike options and prediction markets spanning financial, economic, election, sport, and cultural events via its CFTC-regulated entity also make it a secure option for US traders interested in binary-style contracts on an intuitive app."
Pros
Very good security track record with no hacks in a decade since launch Excellent range of 220+ more established cryptocurrencies NFT marketplace and crypto staking available Great trading platform and mobile app Low exchange fees on Kraken Pro 50x leverage on futures trading Low minimum deposit of $10 3D secure required Mobile investing Crypto staking	The platform supports unified portfolio tracking across cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, and more recently prediction markets, all within a single interface, simplifying asset management for multi-asset traders and providing consolidated insights. The Crypto.com Exchange platform offers sophisticated bots, including Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA), Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP), and Grid Trading bots. These tools allow traders to automate strategies, including leveraged perpetual trades, minimizing manual effort and slippage. Crypto.com uses a cold wallet solution that integrates multi-signature technology and geographic distribution to enhance security. This approach ensures robust protection of user assets with highly secure offline storage. Crypto.com has expanded beyond crypto in some regions, offering over 9000 stocks and ETFs for traders looking to build diverse portfolios and opportunities in different sectors.
Cons
Slow verification process on Pro account Does not support many newer altcoins Low leverage on spot trading Does not accept fiat deposits Slow verification times	The app's high bid-ask spreads on many coins can be costly for traders placing market orders. Wide spreads mean the price you pay when buying is noticeably higher than the price you receive when selling, cutting into profits, especially on lower-volume trades. Withdrawal fees apply to crypto transfers and fiat withdrawals, and these can be significant for active traders making smaller transfers. The minimum withdrawal limits are also relatively high, which restricts flexibility for managing smaller portfolios or quick liquidity needs. Customer support primarily relies on chatbots and email, with limited reliable phone support from our testing. This can lead to delays in resolving urgent issues, such as account access or transaction problems, which can be frustrating for crypto day traders who need quick assistance.
Instruments
Cryptos	Crypto, Stocks, ETFs, Prediction Markets and Strike Options (US only)
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	Varies by payment method
Trading Platforms
AlgoTrader Quantower	Own
Payment Methods
Bitcoin Payments Etana Ethereum Payments PayID Wire Transfer Silvergate Bank Transfer	Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Ethereum Payments Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
Variable	$1
Regulator
FCA, FinCEN, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC, FSA	SEC, FCA, MAS, AMF, CySEC, CBI, ASIC, FINTRAC, CIMA, VARA, OAM, HCMC, CFTC, OSC, KoFIU
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS & Android
Android App Rating
4.2	4.5
iOS App Rating
4.7	4.7
Auto Trading
Kraken Futures is integrated in other platforms which have bots: Bookmap, Caspian, FMZ Quant, Gunbot, HaasOnline, Hyndor, Margin	DCA Auto-Staking
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$5
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD ZAR TRY SEK NOK DKK CHF HKD PLN CZK AED SAR HUF BRL KES
Cryptocurrency
Kraken is a specialized crypto exchange and supports more than 220 cryptocurrencies. These include all of the established tokens like Bitcoin as well as some altcoins. Traders can make trades on spot crypto markets with up to 1:5 leverage or on futures with up to 1:50. Fees are low and the platform is super easy to pick up.	Crypto.com has bolstered its suite of cryptos, now offering more than 400 digital tokens, from Bitcoin through to lesser-known options. Crypto.com supports both spot and derivative trading, as well as sophisticated algo trading through custom strategies and APIs.
Spread
0-0.26% average	0.075% (spot), 0.034% (derivatives)
Coins
AAVE ALGO ANT REP REPV2 BAT BAL XBT BCH ADA LINK COMP ATOM CRV DAI DASH MANA XDG EWT EOS ETH ETC FIL FLOW GNO ICX KAVA KEEP KSM KNC LSK LTC MLN XMR NANO OCEAN OMG OXT PAXG DOT QTUM XRP SC XLM STORJ SNX TBTC USDT XTZ GRT TRX UNI USDC WAVES YFI ZEC BNB	BTC CRO ETH XRP LTC EOS XLM USDC ATOM LINK XTZ BCH VET ICX ADA ENJ ALGO KNC NEO DAI PAXG BAT COMP OMG MANA QTUM CELR MKR UNI YFI BAND EGLD WBTC AAVE DOT REN ONT LRC CRV ZIL GRT BNT KSM SKL NEAR SNX BAL STX DOGE UMA FLOW SAND ZRX FIL THETA ANKR MATIC CHZ OCEAN WAVES RLY STORJ HOT 1INCH OGN ONE KAVA CHR SUSHI SOL AVAX NKN VTHO RARI AUDIO RSR SHIB RLC SC CKB FORTH INJ CTSI MIR TRB TFUEL AXS NANO GTC AMP BOSON IQ LUNA RUNE SLP KEEP FET PENDLE EFI ETC HNT PLA CQT QUICK YGG MASK DERC ALICE
Crypto Lending
No	Yes
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
Yes	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
Binary options trading not offered	Crypto.com offers binary-style trading with Yes/No strike options and event contracts. After Nadex folded into its platform in December 2025, Crypto.com is now the primary CFTC-regulated binary provider for retail traders in the US. Its strike options have exchange-like mechanics with probability-priced contracts that settle in the money at a set value or settle out of the money at $0. With expiries as short as 5 minutes and a wide range of underlying markets, including US indices, currencies, and commodities, Crypto.com is a great fit for mobile traders familiar with binary options.
Payout
	Up to $10 per contract (some event contracts can be $100), minus fees%
Expiry Times
	5 minutes to event cutoffs, can be hours, days and longer depending on contract
Ladder Options
No	No
Boundary Options
No	No

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