Broker comparison
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Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Updated: October 2026
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Bitfinex
KrakenSummary
Kraken has a higher rating of 4.4/5 compared to Bitfinex (3.8/5). Bitfinex offers 6 instrument types, while Kraken offers 3. Kraken has been in the market since 2011, making it the more experienced provider. On spreads, Bitfinex offers Trading fee 0.10% maker / 0.20% taker (spot), volume discounts from $500,000/30 days, while Kraken offers Trading fee 0.25% maker / 0.40% taker (Spot Pro).
BitfinexProfessional crypto exchange with margin trading and lending
KrakenEstablished crypto exchange with strong security and margin trading
At a glance
| Criterion | Bitfinex | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Bitfinex Web, Bitfinex App | Kraken Web, Kraken Pro, Kraken App |
| Product types | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Altcoins, Margin Trading, Lending, Derivatives | Crypto, Staking, Futures |
| Options trading | No (derivatives via separate platform) | No |
| Fee model | 0.10% Maker / 0.20% Taker, discounts for high-volume traders | 0.00% – 0.26% maker/taker |
| Minimum deposit | 10.000 $ (Fiat), 0 $ (Krypto) | 10 $ |
| Regulation | Various | FinCEN |
| More information | Details | Details |
Bitfinex Web, Bitfinex App
Kraken Web, Kraken Pro, Kraken App
Bitcoin, Ethereum, Altcoins, Margin Trading, Lending, Derivatives
Crypto, Staking, Futures
No (derivatives via separate platform)
No
0.10% Maker / 0.20% Taker, discounts for high-volume traders
0.00% – 0.26% maker/taker
10.000 $ (Fiat), 0 $ (Krypto)
10 $
Various
FinCEN
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
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BitfinexKrakenThe relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
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Provider informationKrakenCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationBitfinexKrakenCategories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
BitfinexBitfinex Web · Bitfinex App
Bitfinex offers a powerful web platform and mobile app tailored to professional traders. The trading interface includes advanced charting tools with TradingView integration, numerous order types such as OCO, trailing stop, and hidden orders, plus a detailed order book. The API interface enables algorithmic trading and integration into automated trading strategies.
Explore platformKrakenKraken Web · Kraken Pro · Kraken App
Kraken offers three platform levels: the simple Kraken web interface for quick buys and sells, Kraken Pro with professional charting tools, order book, and advanced order types, and the Kraken App for mobile trading. Kraken Pro supports limit, market, stop-loss, and take-profit orders. The platform integrates staking, margin trading, and futures directly into the trading interface.
Explore platformRegulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.
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BitfinexProfessional crypto exchange with margin trading and lending
KrakenEstablished crypto exchange with strong security and margin trading
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