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Kraken vs KuCoin Global
The regulated veteran with strong security, 1,200+ spot pairs and EU futures — Global KuCoin platform with futures, trading bots and 1200+ pairs
Updated: September 2026
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Comparison Table
| Criteria | Kraken | KuCoin Global | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.40% | 0.10% | — |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.80% | 0.10% | — |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.02% | — |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.06% | — |
| Max Leverage | 10x | 100x | — |
| Trading Pairs | 1,200+ crypto pairs | 1200+ | — |
| Copy Trading | No | No | — |
| Grid Bots | No | Yes (5 Types) | — |
| Insurance Fund | Kraken Security Labs, cold storage and proof-of-reserves approach; no quantified public insurance fund | Separate protection fund/amount undisclosed | — |
| KYC | Yes | Optional (KYC for fiat) | — |
| Editorial Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.3/5 | — |
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