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BloFin vs Kraken
Derivatives Specialist with 150x Leverage, VIP Program, and Copy Trading — 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. BloFin, founded in 2019, is 8 years younger and positions itself as "Derivatives Specialist with 150x Leverage, VIP Program, and Copy Trading". Both exchanges cater to active crypto traders — but the differences in fees, coin selection, and regulation are significant.
When it comes to fees, BloFin 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, Kraken offers the better rates. Additional perk at BloFin: 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program.
Regulatory scope: BloFin: MSB License USA/VASP License South Korea. Kraken: MiCA-regulated via Kraken EU subsidiaries licensed by the Central Bank of Ireland. Protection and reserve disclosures: BloFin: Separate protection fund; Kraken: Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund.
BloFin stands out with Copy Trading, Demo Trading, Trading Bots, while Kraken differentiates itself through Staking, Futures, Earn. In terms of coin selection, BloFin leads with 700+ trading pairs compared to Kraken's 1,200+ crypto pairs.
Editorial CryptoExchangePicks Ratings
BloFin wins the head-to-head comparison in 7 out of 11 categories (3x Kraken, 1x tie). BloFin 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.
BloFin charges 0.10% spot taker fee plus 10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + VIP program.
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.
BloFin lists 700+ trading pairs — 698.8+ more than Kraken.
Only BloFin offers copy trading. Kraken does not have this feature.
Only BloFin offers grid bots (Spot Grid, Futures Grid, DCA Bot).
Comparison Table
| Criteria | BloFin | Kraken | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.10% | 0.40% | BloFin |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.10% | 0.80% | BloFin |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.02% | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.06% | 0.05% | Kraken |
| Max Leverage | 150x | 10x | BloFin |
| Trading Pairs | 700+ | 1,200+ crypto pairs | BloFin |
| Copy Trading | Yes (Score 8) | No | BloFin |
| Grid Bots | Yes (3 Types) | No | BloFin |
| 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 20k USDT/24h | Yes | BloFin |
| Editorial Rating | 4.1/5 | 4.3/5 | Kraken |
Bonus via CryptoExchangePicks
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10% Fee-Back + 5,000 USDT
10% fee rebate + up to 5,000 USDT welcome bonus
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