Kraken offers a tiered fee structure designed to reward high-volume traders while providing accessible entry points for beginners. Fees vary significantly between the standard Kraken interface (Instant Buy) and the advanced Kraken Pro terminal.
Kraken Pro: Spot Trading Fees
Kraken Pro uses a Maker-Taker model with volume-based discounts. Tiers are calculated based on your 30-day rolling trading volume (USD).
| 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% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 0.06% - 0.00% | 0.16% - 0.05% |
Standard Kraken: Instant Buy/Sell Fees
For users prioritizing simplicity over cost, the standard Kraken interface applies a flat fee plus a spread.
- Trading Fee: 1.5% for most crypto-to-crypto and fiat-to-crypto transactions.
- Stablecoin-to-Stablecoin: 0.9% flat fee.
- Spread: Typically around 0.5%, variable based on liquidity and market volatility.
- Payment Surcharges: 3.75% + €0.25 for Card/Apple Pay/Google Pay; 0.5% for ACH/SEPA transfers (where applicable).
Withdrawal Fees & Minimums
Withdrawal costs are fixed per asset to cover blockchain network fees. These are independent of the trade amount.
| Asset | Minimum Withdrawal | Withdrawal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin (BTC) | 0.0005 BTC | 0.0004 BTC |
| Ethereum (ETH) | 0.005 ETH | 0.002 - 0.005 ETH |
| Solana (SOL) | 0.02 SOL | 0.01 SOL |
| USDT (ERC-20) | 20 USDT | 10 - 20 USDT |
| USDT (TRC-20) | 5 USDT | 1 USDT |
Note: Network fees fluctuate. Always check the final fee in the withdrawal confirmation screen.