Kraken
Revolut Trading
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Kraken
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Choosing between Kraken and Revolut Trading depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Kraken is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Revolut Trading operates from London, UK. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Revolut Trading which was founded in 2018. 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
Revolut Trading
Kraken is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Revolut Trading offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Kraken
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Revolut Trading
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Kraken
Revolut Trading
Kraken
Revolut Trading
Lower feesKraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC. Revolut Trading is regulated by FCA, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Revolut Trading adds Stocks, Etf, Commodities.
On spreads, Revolut Trading is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Revolut Trading offers Revolut App.
Kraken requires no minimum deposit, while Revolut Trading sets no minimum deposit. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Kraken at 3.37/5 and Revolut Trading at 3.27/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Kraken leads overall with a clear advantage.
Kraken scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Kraken holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Revolut Trading's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Kraken offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Revolut Trading starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Kraken requires a minimum deposit of $0. Revolut Trading requires $0.
Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC, while Revolut Trading holds licences from FCA, CySEC.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Revolut Trading supports Revolut App.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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