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Bitget vs Kraken
Copy Trading & Derivatives Powerhouse with Strong Insurance Fund — The Regulated Veteran with Phone Support and Strong Security
Updated: March 2026
Bitget
4.5
Kraken
4.3
⚡ Quick Verdict
Bitget wins the head-to-head comparison in 9 out of 11 categories (1x Kraken, 1x tie). Bitget offers lower fees.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitget | Kraken | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.16% | Bitget |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.26% | Bitget |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.02% | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | 0.05% | Kraken |
| Max Leverage | 125x | 50x | Bitget |
| Trading Pairs | 900+ | 250+ | Bitget |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 10) | No | Bitget |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | Bitget |
| Insurance Fund | $665M USD | Separate fund | Bitget |
| KYC | Optional up to 20 BTC/24h | Yes | Bitget |
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.3/5 | Bitget |
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Fees in Detail
Bitget
Spot Maker0.1% 🏆
Spot Taker0.1% 🏆
Futures Maker0.02%
Futures Taker0.06%
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Kraken
Spot Maker0.16%
Spot Taker0.26%
Futures Maker0.02%
Futures Taker0.05% 🏆
DiscountNone
❓ FAQ
Bitget wins the head-to-head comparison in 9 out of 11 categories (1x Kraken, 1x tie). Bitget offers lower fees.
Bitget has lower spot taker fees. Bitget charges 0.10% (Maker: 0.10%), Kraken charges 0.26% (Maker: 0.16%).
Bitget offers copy trading, Kraken does not.
Bitget: Optional up to 20 BTC/24h. Kraken: Yes.
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