Trade spot with precision and depth

Discover low-cost crypto spot trading with advanced order tools. Built for active and professional traders.

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Regulated platform

Proof of Reserves

Independently verified

Reliable execution when it matters most

With advanced order types, deep liquidity and API support for programmatic strategies, Kraken Pro delivers the gold standard in spot execution across 1,400+ crypto pairs.

Move size without moving the market

Effortlessly enter and exit positions of any size without walking the book. Tap into deep liquidity across 1,400+ pairs, confident in the knowledge that depth remains consistent across volatility spikes.

Trade on your terms

Limit, stop, post-only, OCO. Whatever order type you need, Kraken Pro has you covered with granular control over price, size and triggers.

“Kraken Spot makes investing feel effortless. Clean execution, intuitive design, and a platform I trust with my portfolio.”

- RookieXBT

Automate your strategy

Connect through Kraken Pro's REST, FIX, and WebSocket API to execute spot strategies programmatically.

Own what you trade

Spot means you own the actual asset. No leverage and no liquidation, so you have more control over what you hold.

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$2T+

Total transaction volume

190+

Supported countries

13M+

Registered users

15+ years

Operating since 2011

How to trade spot on Kraken Pro

Fund your account - Deposit local currency or crypto to your Kraken account.

Choose a pair - Select the market you want to trade, then review price, order-book depth, and recent activity.

Set your order - Pick an order type, then enter size and review the fee before confirming.

Trade and settle - Your order executes at the market price and the asset settles to your balance, owned outright and ready to hold, withdraw, or trade again.

Your trades, our protection

Granular order controls

Limit, stop-limit, OCO, and post-only orders protect your fills. Self-trade prevention stops your orders matching.

Asset safeguards

Proof of Reserves, cold-storage custody, and 2FA protect what you hold.

Platform reliability

A high-performance matching engine and transparent order handling keep execution reliable through volatility.

Fees

The table below outlines crypto spot trading maker-taker fees that decrease with 30-day volume.

Popular spot markets

Browse the top crypto spot trading pairs.

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FAQs

What is the best platform for crypto spot trading?

Kraken Pro gives active traders deep-liquidity spot execution across 1,400+ crypto pairs, with advanced order types and an API to run strategies programmatically. You own every asset outright, withdraw, self-custody, or move on-chain. Supported pairs, fees, and eligibility vary by region.

How is spot trading different from margin or futures?

Spot means you buy the asset outright and own it — no borrowing, leverage, or liquidation risk. Margin and futures use leverage. Spot is the most direct way to hold exposure.

What does it cost to trade spot on Kraken Pro?

Spot uses a maker-taker fee schedule that falls as your 30-day volume grows. You see the fee before confirming each order so you can make informed trades.

What order types can I use for spot trading?

Limit, stop, stop-limit, OCO, and post-only, so you control entry and exit price, size, and triggers.

Is spot trading on Kraken Pro available in my country?

Availability, supported pairs, and fees vary by region. Kraken operates in 190+ countries with 145+ regulatory permissions obtained globally, including with the SEC, FCA, MiCA, FINTRAC, and more.

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