Kraken
Upbit
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Higher Rated
Kraken
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Choosing between Kraken and Upbit depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Kraken is headquartered in San Francisco, USA, while Upbit operates from Seoul, South Korea. Kraken has the longer track record, established in 2011, compared to Upbit which was founded in 2017. 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
Upbit
Kraken is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Upbit offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Kraken
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Upbit
0.2 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Tied
$0 vs $0
Kraken
Upbit
Kraken
Upbit
Lower feesKraken holds licences from FCA, CFTC. Upbit is regulated by MAS, FSC.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto markets.
On spreads, Upbit is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Kraken.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Upbit offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Kraken requires no minimum deposit, while Upbit sets no minimum deposit. This makes Kraken accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Kraken at 3.37/5 and Upbit at 3.18/5, 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 Upbit's 3.2/5. 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 Upbit starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Kraken requires a minimum deposit of $0. Upbit requires $0.
Kraken is regulated by FCA, CFTC, while Upbit holds licences from FSC, MAS.
Kraken supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Upbit supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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