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Choosing between Kraken and Crypto.com depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Kraken is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Crypto.com operates from Singapore. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Crypto.com which was founded in 2016. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Kraken
Crypto.com
| Kraken | Crypto.com | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips ✓ | 0.4 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:5 | 1:10 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, CFTC | FCA, MAS |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web |
Kraken (3.4/5) and Crypto.com (3.3/5) are closely matched. Kraken has lower spreads; the better pick depends on your priorities.
See full side-by-side comparison belowKraken
Crypto.com
Kraken
Crypto.com
Lower feesKraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC. Crypto.com is regulated by FCA, MAS.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets.
On spreads, Kraken is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.2 pips, compared to 0.4 pips at Crypto.com.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Crypto.com offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Kraken requires no minimum deposit, while Crypto.com sets no minimum deposit. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Kraken at 3.37/5 and Crypto.com at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Kraken leads overall with a marginal advantage.
Kraken
3.4/5
Choose Kraken if you want…
Crypto.com
3.3/5
Choose Crypto.com if you want…
Kraken (3.4/5) and Crypto.com (3.3/5) are closely matched on our independent rating scale. The better choice depends on your priorities — fees, regulation, platforms, or available markets. See the full comparison above.
Kraken offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Crypto.com starts at 0.4 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Kraken requires a minimum deposit of $0. Crypto.com requires $0.
Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC, while Crypto.com holds licences from FCA, MAS.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Crypto.com supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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