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Bitpanda vs Kraken
The Austrian Broker for Beginners with Full EU Regulation — The Regulated Veteran with Phone Support and Strong Security
Updated: March 2026
Bitpanda
3.8
Kraken
4.3
⚡ Quick Verdict
Kraken wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (0x Bitpanda, 4x tie). Kraken offers lower fees.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Bitpanda | Kraken | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 1.49% | 0.16% | Kraken |
| Spot Taker Fee | 1.49% | 0.26% | Kraken |
| Futures Maker Fee | N/A | 0.02% | Kraken |
| Futures Taker Fee | N/A | 0.05% | Kraken |
| Max Leverage | N/A | 50x | Kraken |
| Trading Pairs | 100+ | 250+ | Kraken |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Separate fund | Separate fund | — |
| KYC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.3/5 | Kraken |
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Fees in Detail
Bitpanda
Spot Maker1.49%
Spot Taker1.49%
Futures MakerN/A
Futures TakerN/A
Discount25% discount when paying with BEST Token
Kraken
Spot Maker0.16% 🏆
Spot Taker0.26% 🏆
Futures Maker0.02%
Futures Taker0.05%
DiscountNone
❓ FAQ
Kraken wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (0x Bitpanda, 4x tie). Kraken offers lower fees.
Kraken has lower spot taker fees. Bitpanda charges 1.49% (Maker: 1.49%), Kraken charges 0.26% (Maker: 0.16%).
Neither exchange offers copy trading.
Bitpanda: Yes. Kraken: Yes.
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