Kraken Futures vs Binance Futures
On listing breadth Kraken Futures wins (400 assets vs 350). Before picking between Kraken Futures and Binance Futures, ask whether you will trade actively or just accumulate: the answer can flip the ranking.
| Kraken Futures | Binance Futures | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | A |
| Rating | ★ 4.6 | ★ 4.5 |
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.02% / 0.05% | 0.02% / 0.05% |
| Markets | Derivatives | Derivatives |
| Max leverage | 50× | 125× |
| Supported assets | 400+ | 350+ |
| Trading pairs | 0+ | 350+ |
| 24h volume | $0 | $50B |
| Fiat on-ramp | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit methods | Wire transfer, SEPA, SWIFT, ACH, FedWire, Crypto deposit | Bank transfer, Credit/Debit card, P2P trading, Crypto deposit, Third-party processors |
| Fund custody | Custodial (platform holds funds) | Custodial (platform holds funds) |
| KYC | Full | Full |
| Supported countries | US, EEA, UK · 30+ countries | EEA, APAC, LATAM, MENA · 180+ countries |
| Regulator | FCA, FinCEN, Central Bank of Ireland | VARA, multiple |
| OAM Italy registration | Yes | Yes |
| Segment | B2C | B2C |
| Geo restrictions | — | USA, Singapore, Ontario (Canada) |
| Regions | US, EU/EEA, UK | EU/EEA, APAC, LATAM, MENA |
| Licences & safety | FCA-regulated (UK MTF) | VASP |
Frequently asked questions
Kraken Futures vs Binance Futures: which is better?
On listing breadth Kraken Futures wins (400 assets vs 350). Before picking between Kraken Futures and Binance Futures, ask whether you will trade actively or just accumulate: the answer can flip the ranking.
Which is cheaper, Kraken Futures or Binance Futures?
On the standard spending profile Binance Futures has the lowest net annual cost: €0 versus — for Kraken Futures.
Is Kraken Futures custodial or self-custody?
Kraken Futures is custodial: funds are held by the platform, while Binance Futures is custodial.