Security & Custody
About 95% of client assets sit in air-gapped cold storage, with ISO 27001 certification and monthly PGP-signed proof-of-reserves. Your funds stay yours — always.
Live — 24/7 global trading
Trade crypto with confidence.
Kraken Purple Exchange pairs institutional-grade custody with deep liquidity, pro-grade tools, and fees you can actually read — trusted by 10M+ clients worldwide.
$207B
quarterly volume
200+
supported assets
10M+
clients worldwide
24/7
live support
Features
Everything a serious trader needs
Institutional-grade infrastructure behind every tap, click, and API call.
Deep Liquidity & Pro Execution
Smart order routing across 40+ venues fills large orders in milliseconds with minimal slippage — even in fast, volatile markets.
Low, Transparent Fees
Maker fees from 0.16% and taker fees from 0.26%, with volume tiers that scale automatically. No hidden spreads, ever.
How It Works
Start trading in three steps
From sign-up to your first order in under ten minutes.
1
Create & verify your account
Sign up in minutes and complete tiered verification to unlock full deposit and trading limits.
2
Deposit fiat or crypto
Fund your account by bank transfer or debit card, or send crypto from any wallet on 40+ networks — free.
3
Trade with pro-grade tools
Chart, stake, use margin, and automate via API on web and mobile — the same engine institutions rely on.
Testimonials
Traders who made the switch
"Execution is instant, even on seven-figure orders. The monthly proof-of-reserves reports are why I moved my whole book here."
"I run a small fund, and the API plus volume fee tiers cut our execution costs by a third in the first quarter."
"Support actually answers — at 3 a.m., on a Sunday. That alone earns my trust as a long-term holder."
Pricing
Pricing that scales with you
Every plan includes bank-grade security and 24/7 human support.
Starter
$0 / forever
For newcomers placing their first trades.
- Spot trading on 200+ assets
- Taker fee from 0.26%
- Web & mobile apps
- Advanced charting & API access
- Margin & staking rewards
Pro
$19 / month
For active traders who live in the markets.
- Everything in Starter
- Taker fee from 0.18% with volume tiers
- Advanced charting & API access
- Margin trading & staking rewards
- Priority 24/7 live support
- OTC desk access
Institutional
Custom
For funds, desks, and enterprises.
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated account manager
- OTC desk & custom liquidity
- SOC 2 reports & SLAs
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are your fees?
Maker fees start at 0.16% and taker fees at 0.26%, dropping automatically with your 30-day volume. Crypto deposits are always free, and every fee is shown before you confirm a trade.
How is my crypto kept secure?
About 95% of client funds are held in air-gapped cold storage across geo-distributed vaults. We are ISO 27001 certified, run SOC 2 audits, and publish PGP-signed proof-of-reserves every month.
Which deposit methods do you support?
Bank transfers (SEPA, Fedwire, SWIFT), debit cards, and Apple or Google Pay in supported regions — plus free crypto deposits on 40+ networks.
Which assets can I trade?
More than 200 assets, from BTC and ETH to SOL and major stablecoins, with new listings added weekly and an OTC desk for large block orders.
How can I contact support?
Live chat agents are available 24/7 in 12 languages with a median first response under two minutes, backed by a searchable help center and a public status page.
Is the exchange regulated?
Kraken Purple Exchange is registered or licensed in multiple jurisdictions, including FinCEN in the US and AUSTRAC in Australia, and client funds are fully segregated from company assets.
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