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Kraken vs MEXC
The Regulated Veteran with Phone Support and Strong Security — The Altcoin Machine with 0% Maker Fees and Massive Selection
Updated: March 2026
Kraken
4.3
MEXC
4.4
⚡ Quick Verdict
MEXC wins the head-to-head comparison in 10 out of 11 categories (0x Kraken, 1x tie). MEXC offers lower fees.
Comparison Table
| Criteria | Kraken | MEXC | 🏆 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot Maker Fee | 0.16% | 0.00% | MEXC |
| Spot Taker Fee | 0.26% | 0.05% | MEXC |
| Futures Maker Fee | 0.02% | 0.01% | MEXC |
| Futures Taker Fee | 0.05% | 0.04% | MEXC |
| Max Leverage | 50x | 200x | MEXC |
| Trading Pairs | 250+ | 2600+ | MEXC |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes (Score 7) | MEXC |
| Grid Bots | No | No | — |
| Insurance Fund | Separate fund | $657M USD | MEXC |
| KYC | Yes | Optional up to 30k USDT/24h | MEXC |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.4/5 | MEXC |
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Fees in Detail
Kraken
Spot Maker0.16%
Spot Taker0.26%
Futures Maker0.02%
Futures Taker0.05%
DiscountNone
MEXC
Spot Maker0% 🏆
Spot Taker0.05% 🏆
Futures Maker0.01% 🏆
Futures Taker0.04% 🏆
Discount10% fee rebate on Spot & Futures via CryptoExchangePicks.com + MX Token discounts
❓ FAQ
MEXC wins the head-to-head comparison in 10 out of 11 categories (0x Kraken, 1x tie). MEXC offers lower fees.
MEXC has lower spot taker fees. Kraken charges 0.26% (Maker: 0.16%), MEXC charges 0.05% (Maker: 0.00%).
MEXC offers copy trading, Kraken does not.
Kraken: Yes. MEXC: Optional up to 30k USDT/24h.
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