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Direct comparison

Crypto.com Exchange vs Kraken

Two CASP order book CEX — lower maker/taker base and ecosystem vs. sub-accounts, Lightning and third-party attested PoR.

What matters

Key differences to help you choose, without an overall score.

  1. Crypto.com Exchange

    • If you want to place spot orders on the exchange interface rather than through simple app purchases.
    • If you already use Crypto.com and can check exchange, app and card terms separately.

  2. Kraken

    • If you want to manage spot orders using different order types or an API.
    • If you want to export trading data via CSV or API and check whether additional products are available for your account.

Features

Differences11

criterionCrypto.com ExchangeKraken
HeadquartersMaltaUnited States (EU entity Ireland)
DepositBank transfer (SEPA), cardBank transfer (SEPA), SEPA Instant, card
Recurring buysYes · from EUR 25Yes · from EUR 1
Payout your own walletYes · 0.0004 BTCYes · 0.00015 BTC · Lightning
SupportLive chatChat · Email
German tax reportTax report DE: Export for German tax. “Native” = provider report. “CSV” = file import into tools. “API export” = automated retrieval. “No report” = document yourself.CSVAPI export
Order typesLimit, market, stop limitLimit, Market, Stop, Trailing Stop
EUR spot pairs20–100> 100
Proof of ReservesProof of Reserves: Whether the platform publishes reserves (often with liabilities). “Self-certified” ≠ independent testing; “Third-party attested” = external confirmation.Self-certifiedThird-party certified
Maker/Taker baseMaker/Taker: Order book fees. Maker provides liquidity (limit order), taker takes it (market order). Often “n/a” at spread brokers.0.25% / 0.5%0.4% / 0.8%
Costs (EUR 1,000 one-time purchase)EUR 5.00 · 0.5% TakerEUR 8.00 · 0.8% Taker
To the offerAffiliate links
To the manufacturer's website
To the offer ↗
Shared features7
criterionCrypto.com ExchangeKraken
MiCA licenseMiCA / CASP: EU crypto regulation. CASP = authorized license. Passporting = EU-wide use via an approved entity. Unclear = status not reliably documented.CASP license (authorized)CASP license (authorized)
KYC / VerificationKYC (Know Your Customer): How closely the identity is checked. “None / Wallet” = often just Wallet Connect. “Standard” = usual ID check. “Complete” = ID plus proof of address or similar.Complete (ID + Address)Complete (ID + Address)
app✓✓
Staking✓✓
Futures / PerpsFutures / Perps: Futures contracts or perpetual perpetuals with leverage. High risk of loss up to total loss — not the same as spot buying.✓✓
Cost modelCost model: “Order book” = maker/taker fees. “Spread” = markup in the displayed price (typical broker/app) — no classic maker/taker rates.Order bookOrder book
API + Sub AccountsAPI: Yes · Sub: YesAPI: Yes · Sub: Yes

Overview

Conclusion — Strengths, limitations and suitable uses. Your workflow and the functions it requires are what matter.

Editorial assessment

In this direct comparison, Crypto.com Exchange and Kraken are two crypto exchanges with a EUR spot order book and a documented CASP license. Both charge via maker/taker fees — Crypto.com Exchange is the Pro interface alongside Card and App; Anyone comparing conditions must not mix app spread and exchange fees. The characteristics table below separates deposit, derivatives, tax workflow and proof of reserves.

Crypto.com Exchange offers lower maker/taker base (0.25% / 0.5% in the catalog), recurring investment plan from EUR 25, sub-accounts and derivatives. SEPA and card deposits, without SEPA Instant and PayPal. Proof of Reserves is self-certified; Tax data as CSV. Withdrawal fees and card/app products do not belong in the same cost calculation as exchange orders. Profile: Crypto.com Exchange.

Kraken brings more than EUR 100 spot pairs, trailing stop, lightning payout and third-party attested proof of reserves. Maker/Taker 0.4% / 0.8% — effective cost depends on volume. SEPA Instant is documented; Recurring investment plan from EUR 1. Tax export via API/CSV, no native DE tax report. EU entity next to US origin — check product availability separately. Details: Kraken.

No ranking: If you're looking for lower exchange fees and ecosystem context, read Crypto.com more closely; Anyone who prioritizes Lightning, advanced order types and third-party attested PoR compares Kraken - scenario costs and tax workflow decide.

Compare alternatives

01

Crypto.com Exchange

Pros

  • In this comparison: Cost EUR 5.00 · 0.5% Taker
  • Spot order book with limit and market orders
  • API for custom trading workflows

Cons

  • Exchange fees do not automatically apply to app purchases or the card
  • Check withdrawal fees in addition to the trading fee
  • Provider custody rather than your own wallet

more suitable if...

  • If you want to place spot orders on the exchange interface rather than through simple app purchases.
  • If you already use Crypto.com and can check exchange, app and card terms separately.
02

Kraken

Pros

  • CASP/EU entity documented
  • Extensive order types and API
  • Tax-relevant exports (API/CSV) possible

Cons

  • In this comparison: Higher scenario costs (EUR 8.00 · 0.8% Taker)
  • Fees differ by interface and trading volume
  • Futures/perpetuals are not available for every account
  • Provider custody; check withdrawals and additional costs separately

more suitable if...

  • If you want to manage spot orders using different order types or an API.
  • If you want to export trading data via CSV or API and check whether additional products are available for your account.

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