Lower Fees
0.05
%
Both platforms offer the same fees
Higher Volume
$52.96B
Taker Fee ·
Binance
More Leverage
125x
Taker Fee ·
Binance
Higher Rating
9.4
/10
Taker Fee ·
Binance
Rating
About
Binance, founded in 2017 by Changpeng Zhao, offers extensive liquidity and some of the highest global trading volumes for crypto perpetuals.
Headquartered in Dubai, it serves 260M+ users across 180 countries with 350+ spot assets, futures, margin trading, staking, and passive income products.
Binance holds regulatory licenses across Europe, USA, Japan, UAE, and APAC, employs multi-factor security, and publishes verified Proof of Reserves audits.
Kraken, founded in 2011 by Jesse Powell, is a top choice for US-based perpetuals traders, offering unmatched regulatory compliance.
Headquartered in San Francisco, Kraken serves 10M+ users globally, providing spot, margin (up to 5x), futures trading, staking, and institutional-grade services.
Licensed by major regulators including the US MSB and UK's FCA, Kraken secures funds through audited Proof of Reserves, SOC 2 certification, and ISO 27001 standards.
Volume & Liquidity
Binance | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetuals Volume (24H) | $52.96B | $660.02M | |
Crypto Options Volume (24H) | $460.56M | $0 | |
Open Interest (24H) | $18.91B | $237.25M |
Fees & Costs
Binance | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Taker Fees | 0.05 % | 0.05 % | |
Maker Fees | 0.02 % | 0.02 % |
Live Funding Rates
BTC Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
Binance
-0.0009%
Kraken
-0.0001%
ETH Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
Binance
0.0040%
Kraken
-0.0004%
SOL/USDT
USDT Settlement
Binance
0.0005%
Kraken
0.0002%
BNB/USDT
USDT Settlement
Binance
-0.0003%
Kraken
0.0001%
Trading Features
Binance | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetual Contract Types | USDT and USDC | USDC and USDT | |
Available Leverage | 125x | 50x | |
Spot Assets | 400 | 369 |
Regulation & Trust
Binance | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Regulation | FinCEN (USA), FINMA (Switzerland), FCA (UK), ADGM (Abu Dhabi), AMF (France), and 17 more | Tier-1 Regulators including FCA (UK), BaFin (Germany), CySEC (Cyprus), DASP (France), MSB (USA & Canada), AUSTRAC (Australia), and 8 more | |
Proof of Reserves | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | |
Supported Countries | 160 | 150+ | |
Total Users | 265 Million | 15 Million | |
Headquarters | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates |
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