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BingX vs Kraken
Copy Trading Specialist with 150x Leverage and VIP Discounts up to 45% — The regulated veteran with strong security, 1,200+ spot pairs and EU futures
Updated: September 2026
Kraken has been operating since 2011 and is one of the most established platforms in the industry. BingX, founded in 2018, is 7 years younger and positions itself as "Copy Trading Specialist with 150x Leverage and VIP Discounts up to 45%". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, BingX has the edge: 0.10% spot taker fee compared to 0.80% at Kraken. On a $10,000 trade, that's a saving of $70 per transaction. For futures trading, BingX offers the better rates. Additional perk at BingX: 10% futures fee rebate via CryptoExchangePicks.com + up to 45% VIP discount.
Regulatory scope: BingX: No EU MiCA license; operates via non-EU registrations. Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection and reserve disclosures: BingX: Separate protection fund; Kraken: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
BingX stands out with Copy Trading, Grid Trading, Bots, while Kraken differentiates itself through Staking, Futures, Earn. In terms of coin selection, BingX leads with 500+ trading pairs compared to Kraken's 1,200+ crypto pairs.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
BingX wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (2x Kraken, 2x tie). BingX offers lower fees. However, Kraken has a higher overall rating (4.3 vs. 4.1).
Which Exchange Is Better for You?
Kraken offers the easier onboarding experience, a polished mobile app and Support Center/In-App Chat; situational in-app voice support.
BingX charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% futures fee rebate via CryptoExchangePicks.com + up to 45% VIP discount.
Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection/reserve disclosure: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
BingX lists 500+ trading pairs — 498.8+ more than Kraken.
Only BingX offers copy trading. Kraken does not have this feature.
Only BingX offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | BingX | Kraken | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.40% | BingX |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.80% | BingX |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.02% | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.05% | — |
| Max Leverage | 150x | 10x | BingX |
| Trading Pairs | 500+ | 1,200+ crypto pairs | BingX |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 9) | No | BingX |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | BingX |
| Insurance Fund | Separate protection fund | Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund | Kraken |
| KYC | Optional up to 50k USDT/24h | Yes | BingX |
| Editorial Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 | Kraken |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
BingX via CryptoExchangePicks
10% Futures Fee-Back + 7,700 USDT
10% futures fee rebate + up to 7,700 USDT bonus
Kraken via CryptoExchangePicks
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