Lower Fees
0.05
%
Both platforms offer the same fees
Higher Volume
$12.44B
Taker Fee ·
Gate.io
More Leverage
125x
Taker Fee ·
Gate.io
Higher Rating
8.75
/10
Taker Fee ·
Gate.io
Rating
About
Gate.io, founded in 2013 by Lin Han, ranks fourth among our crypto perpetuals exchanges, offering deep liquidity and extensive asset coverage.
Serving 22M+ users globally, Gate.io supports 3,800+ cryptocurrencies, 560+ perpetual futures pairs, spot, margin, derivatives, and quant trading.
Licensed in jurisdictions like Malta and Dubai, it provides best-in-class security (cold storage, multi-sig wallets, MPC encryption), transparent Proof of Reserves, and institutional-grade APIs.
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
Gate.io | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetuals Volume (24H) | $12.44B | $435.91M | |
Crypto Options Volume (24H) | $0 | $0 | |
Open Interest (24H) | $9.70B | $239.68M |
Fees & Costs
Gate.io | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Taker Fees | 0.05 % | 0.05 % | |
Maker Fees | 0.02 % | 0.02 % |
Live Funding Rates
BTC Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
0.0082%
Kraken
-0.0001%
ETH Funding Rate
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
-0.0020%
Kraken
-0.0006%
SOL/USDT
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
0.0002%
Kraken
-0.0012%
BNB/USDT
USDT Settlement
Gate.io
-0.0027%
Kraken
-0.0001%
Trading Features
Gate.io | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Perpetual Contract Types | USDT only | USDC and USDT | |
Available Leverage | 125x | 50x | |
Spot Assets | 3800 | 369 |
Regulation & Trust
Gate.io | Kraken | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Regulation | AUSTRAC (Australia), TCSP (Hong Kong), DLT Provider (Gibraltar), VFA (Malta), SCB (Bahamas), and 3 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 | 165 | 150+ | |
Total Users | 21 Million | 15 Million | |
Headquarters | George Town, Cayman Islands | United Arab Emirates |
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