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Exchange review
Kraken Review (2026)
cexKraken charges a taker fee of about 0.40% and requires KYC verification. It scores 66.5/100 on the CompareCEX Score v1 (77% of criteria verified).
Facts
| Maker fee | 0.25% Source (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-04 |
|---|---|
| Taker fee | 0.40% Source (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-04 |
| KYC | Required Source (opens in new tab) · verified 2026-09-04 |
Pros & cons
Pros
- Licensed in 2 jurisdictions (FINRA (US), SIPC (US)).
- Mobile app available on both iOS and Android.
Cons
- KYC verification required before trading.
- No proof-of-reserves published yet (per exchange's own disclosure).
- No live chat support — only help_center, ticket on file.
Crypto assets are volatile and unregulated in many jurisdictions. Not financial advice.