Kraken

Kraken - Premier Cryptocurrency Exchange

Company Overview

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, Kraken is one of the world's largest and oldest cryptocurrency exchanges. With $665 billion in annual trading volume (2024), $42.8 billion in assets under custody, and 2.6 million funded accounts, Kraken delivers institutional-grade trading infrastructure alongside comprehensive retail services. Revenue doubled to $1.5 billion in 2024 with adjusted earnings of $380 million.

Core Products

Kraken Exchange

Comprehensive spot and derivatives trading platform supporting hundreds of cryptocurrencies with advanced order types, margin trading, and futures.

Kraken Institutional

Dedicated division launched in March 2024 providing scalable, easy-to-integrate solutions for institutional investors including spot trading, OTC trading, and staking.

Kraken OTC

Premium, personalized over-the-counter service enabling institutions to execute large orders off the open exchange with dedicated execution support.

Staking Services

Institutional staking capabilities across major proof-of-stake networks.

Key Metrics (2024)

• $665B annual trading volume
• $42.8B assets under custody
• 2.6M funded accounts
• $1.5B revenue (doubled YoY)
• $380M adjusted earnings
• 2,200 employees

Unique Selling Points

Scale & Liquidity

• Top-tier global exchange by volume
• Deep order books across hundreds of pairs
• Proven infrastructure handling billions in daily volume

Institutional Focus

• Dedicated Kraken Institutional division (2024)
• Single point of contact for institutional clients
• Comprehensive API suite for integration

Workplace Recognition

• #12 in Newsweek Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces (2024)

Why Choose Kraken

Kraken combines the scale and liquidity of a top-tier global exchange with dedicated institutional services. The launch of Kraken Institutional in 2024 signals commitment to serving professional traders with the infrastructure, support, and execution quality they require.