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Kraken trading bots review

ExchangeAvailable in GermanyReview updated 5 Nov 2026 · Score last changed — · BotIndex editorial team
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Bot typesNot verifiedSpot
Bot feeNot verified
Spot fee0.40% / 0.80%Kraken — Fee schedule
Min. investmentNot verified
Last checked5 Nov 202617 sources

Verdict

Kraken has no built-in trading bot. It offers scheduled recurring buys in the Kraken app and on kraken.com (not on Kraken Pro), and Kraken Pro has conditional orders such as stop-loss and take-profit. Kraken announced natural-language strategies from its Capitalise.ai acquisition, but we found no official page saying they are live. To automate trading on Kraken, connect an API bot platform such as Cryptohopper, Coinrule or TradeSanta. Base spot fees are 0.40% / 0.80%.

PROS+ Licensed EEA access for Germany, Netherlands, France+ Recurring buys in the app+ Supported by API bot platforms
CONS− No built-in grid or DCA bot− High base spot fees: 0.40% / 0.80%− Recurring buys not on Kraken Pro

How the score is built PRELIMINARY

Methodology
CriterionWeightScoreCommentSource
Bot variety25%Not scoredNo primary source yet — weight redistributedNo primary source yet
Fees20%Not scoredNo primary source yet — weight redistributedNo primary source yet
Safety & licensing20%Not scoredNo primary source yet — weight redistributedNo primary source yet
Ease of use15%Not scoredNo primary source yet — weight redistributedNo primary source yet
Support10%Not scoredNo primary source yet — weight redistributedNo primary source yet
Transparency10%Not scoredNo primary source yet — weight redistributedNo primary source yet

Fees

FeeValueSource
Bot subscriptionNot verifiedNo primary source yet
Spot maker / taker0.40% / 0.80%Kraken — Fee schedule · 5 Nov 2026
Futures maker / taker0.02% / 0.05%Kraken — Fee schedule · 5 Nov 2026

Availability by country

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CountryStatusFrom the termsChecked
GermanyAvailable“In Ireland, Kraken has the following licenses, which it has passported to all EEA countries.” source5 Nov 2026
United KingdomRestricted“Retail clients living in the United Kingdom cannot trade derivatives.” source5 Nov 2026
United StatesRestricted“At this time, Kraken (including Kraken Securities LLC and Kraken Adviser LLC) does not offer services to residents of: • Maine • New York” source5 Nov 2026
CanadaRestricted“Clients residing in Canada cannot trade using margin. ... Clients residing in Canada cannot trade derivatives.” source5 Nov 2026
SingaporeAvailable“We serve countries, including those not named below, unless they are listed in the Prohibited Regions section.” source5 Nov 2026
AustraliaRestricted“Australian wholesale clients are able to access Kraken Derivatives via its Australian financial services licensed broker” source5 Nov 2026
NetherlandsAvailable“In Ireland, Kraken has the following licenses, which it has passported to all EEA countries.” source5 Nov 2026
FranceAvailable“In Ireland, Kraken has the following licenses, which it has passported to all EEA countries.” source5 Nov 2026

Not legal advice. A platform may still refuse an individual user.

FAQ

Are Kraken trading bots free?

Kraken has no built-in trading bot. Recurring buys are free to set up but pay normal trading fees; API bot platforms charge their own subscription.

What is the minimum for a Kraken grid bot?

Kraken has no grid bot. You can run a grid on Kraken through an API platform such as Cryptohopper or TradeSanta.

Can I use Kraken bots in the United States?

Yes, with limits: Kraken serves the US except Maine and New York. It has recurring buys, not bots.

Sources

By the BotIndex editorial team. Methodology. Trading bots do not remove market risk.