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Is Kraken Available in 🇨🇳 China?
Yes — Kraken is available in China
Kraken accepts clients from China. Regulated by CFTC & FCA.
Availability last verified: July 2026
Broker availability in 🇨🇳 China
129 / 340 brokers129 out of 340 brokers in our database accept clients from China (38% availability). See all available brokers →
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| Regulator | CFTC, FCA | FCA, CySEC | SEC, MAS | MAS, CFTC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $0 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 1 pips | 0.2 pips | 0.8 pips |
| Max leverage | 5 | 500 | 4 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Kraken in 🇨🇳 China?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0.2 pips
Max leverage
5
BrokerRank score
4.32 / 5
- Strong regulatory compliance
- One of the oldest and most trusted exchanges
- Staking available
- Good fiat on/off ramps
- Regulated by CFTC & FCA — legally available to China residents
Other top brokers available in 🇨🇳 China
Comparing Kraken with other brokers available to China traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- Advanced tools for professional traders
- Access to 150+ markets in 33 countries
- Very low commissions
- MT4 and proprietary platform
- Extensive market research
- Part of StoneX Group (publicly listed)
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
About Kraken
Regulated by
CFTC, FCA
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Founded
2011
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
4.32 / 5
Markets
crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Kraken available in China?
Yes — Kraken accepts clients from China. The broker is regulated by CFTC and FCA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Kraken for China traders?
The top-rated brokers available in China include ForTrade, Interactive Brokers, Forex.com. All are verified to accept clients from China and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Kraken from China?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Kraken's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Which brokers accept clients from China?
129 out of 340 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from China. The top-rated options include ForTrade, Interactive Brokers, Forex.com. You can see the full list on our China brokers page.