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Is Kraken Available in 🇪🇸 Spain?
Yes — Kraken is available in Spain
Kraken accepts clients from Spain. Regulated by CFTC & FCA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇪🇸 Spain
147 / 341 brokers147 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from Spain (43% availability). See all available brokers →
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Kraken vs alternatives in 🇪🇸 Spain
| Regulator | CFTC, FCA | FMA, SCA | FSA | FSA |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0.1 pips | 0 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Max leverage | 5 | 100 | 125 | 200 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Kraken in 🇪🇸 Spain?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0.2 pips
Max leverage
5
BrokerRank score
4.21 / 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 Spain residents under CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA
Trading conditions in 🇪🇸 Spain
Regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA. Max forex leverage: 1:30. Permitted instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇪🇸 Spain
Comparing Kraken with other brokers available to Spain traders.
- Copy trading feature
- Competitive derivatives trading
- Clean and intuitive interface
- Competitive fees
- Spot and derivatives trading
- 700+ trading pairs
- Large crypto selection (600+ tokens)
- Long track record since 2013
- Derivatives and spot trading
About Kraken
Regulated by
CFTC, FCA
Headquarters
San Francisco, USA
Founded
2011
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
4.21 / 5
Markets
crypto
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Kraken available in Spain?
Yes — Kraken accepts clients from Spain. 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 Spain traders?
Brokers we recommend in Spain include Bybit, XT.com, HTX. All are verified to accept clients from Spain and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Kraken from Spain?
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.
4Is forex trading legal in Spain?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Spain and regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA. The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:30. Only brokers licensed in Spain or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Spain?
Forex: up to 1:30. Stocks: up to 1:5. These limits are set by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA and apply to all licensed brokers serving Spain residents. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Spain access?
Traders in Spain regulated by CNMV (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores) + ESMA can access the following instruments: Forex, CFDs, Stocks, ETFs, Options. Spain applies ESMA leverage caps. CNMV has its own blacklist of unauthorised entities operating in Spain.
7Which brokers accept clients from Spain?
147 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Spain. Recommended options include Bybit, XT.com, HTX. You can see the full list on our Spain brokers page.