Kraken
Stash
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Kraken
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Choosing between Kraken and Stash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Kraken is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Stash operates from New York, USA. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Stash which was founded in 2015. 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
Stash
Kraken is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Stash offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Kraken
3.4 vs 3.3
Lowest Fees
Stash
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Kraken
Stash
Kraken
Stash
Lower feesKraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC. Stash is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets. Stash adds Stocks, Etf.
On spreads, Stash is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Stash offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Kraken requires no minimum deposit, while Stash sets no minimum deposit. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Kraken at 3.37/5 and Stash at 3.32/5, 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 Stash'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 Stash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Kraken requires a minimum deposit of $0. Stash requires $0.
Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC, while Stash holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Stash 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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