Crypto Exchanges on Zent: Kraken

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Kraken Summary

Industry veteran

Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the first platforms to offer spot trading with margin, regulated derivatives, and index services.

Tech-Forward Trading

Integration with Bloomberg and TradingView underscores Kraken’s focus on cutting-edge trading solutions.

Trailblazer in Cryptocurrency Trading

Kraken prioritizes advanced trading features and security, leading in leveraged and regulated derivative offerings.

Stellar Security and Compliance

Layered security and compliance with FinCEN, FINTRAC, FCA, and other regulatory bodies illustrate Kraken’s trustworthy reputation.

Global Accessibility and Regulatory Insight

Worldwide Operational Reach

Serving 190+ countries with compliance to local regulations and restrictions in OFAC-sanctioned countries

FCA registration in Europe

Legal and secure operations in the EU backed by Dutch Central Bank registry

Institutional Services and Trading Options

Spot trading

Spot trading with deep liquidity via API or Kraken Pro

futures trading

Multi-collateral futures trading in some locations with fee rebates and a regulated MTF

digital asset custody

Qualified digital asset custody with MPC and HSM-based key storage and policy enforcement

Staking

Staking solutions with rewards for network validation

OTC

OTC for executing large orders with a single quote for orders over $100K

CF Benchmarks

Proprietary digital asset index provider CF Benchmarks

Historical data

Historical and real-time market data for backtesting and research

API integration

Streamlined access, including WebSockets, REST, FIX 4.4, and IP whitelisting

Future features

Subaccounts for separate trading and management of multiple strategies (coming in 2024)

Competitive and Adaptive Fee Structure

Encouraging Market Makers

Attractive volume-based fee incentives, structured for competitive marketplace engagement.

Upholding Highest Security Standards

Kraken's comprehensive security approach safeguards cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and user data. It offers proof of reserves, robust banking relationships, and high legal compliance standards, reflected in the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and SOC 2, Type 1 certifications.

Two-factor authentication
Withdrawal confirmation by email
Customizable account timeout
Customizable API key permissions
Global Settings Lock
PGP encryption

Streamlined Institutional Account Registration

Getting started with Kraken Institutional is simple.

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Complete a corresponding website form, specifying the company name, country of business, your full name and email address, the type of business, and the size of assets under management.
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Confirm your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and click "Send."
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Wait for a response from a member of the Kraken institutional team.

Dedicated Customer Support

Versatile Support Options

Users can access chat support through the official mobile apps or Kraken Live Chat on the website. Additionally, they can submit a support ticket after selecting a topic and logging into the site or reach out by phone Monday through Friday.

Key Insights for Institutional Users

Kraken is a popular crypto trading destination for institutions ranging from trading firms to advisors. Aside from attractive fees, it boasts deep liquidity, a rich choice of trading instruments, qualified custody, and other trusted and easily integratable solutions. However, legal clashes with the SEC have limited its services for US-based clients.

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