Kraken vs Bitvavo: Which is Best? [2025]

Kraken

Popular and well-known exchange based in the USA.

Bitvavo

Europe's leading digital asset exchange based in Amsterdam, serving 1.5M+ users across 24 countries with 350+ assets and transparent fees.

Kraken

Available in over 190 countries globally with some restrictions. Not available in New York, Washington state, Japan, Russia, Belarus, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, North Korea and a few other restricted regions. Some European countries have restrictions on specific services like futures trading.

Bitvavo

Available in 24 European countries including Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Austria, and others. Not available outside Europe.

Kraken

Over 200 cryptocurrencies supported including BTC, ETH, USDC, SOL, DOGE, SHIB, XRP, ADA, MATIC, DOT, AVAX, LINK, MANA, LUNA2, ATOM, ALGO, APT, ARB, FTM, NEAR, OP, PYUSD, STRK, SUI, TON, TRX, XLM, XMR, XTZ and many more across multiple networks including Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin, Polygon, Arbitrum, and others.

Bitvavo

350+ cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins across multiple categories

Kraken

• Withdrawal Fees:
• ACH: Free
• Wire Transfer: $25
• SEPA: Free
• SWIFT: $25
• BTC: Network fees vary

Bitvavo

• Trading Fees (Category A - BTC):
• Maker: 0.15%
• Taker: 0.25%
• SEPA Deposits: Free
• SEPA Withdrawals: Free
• Credit Card: 1.00%
• PayPal: 2.00%
• BTC Network Fee: 0.0000063 BTC

Kraken

ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal

Bitvavo

SEPA, Credit Card, PayPal, iDeal, Apple Pay, Bancontact, EPS, Giropay

Kraken

0.15% - 6.5%

Available for BTC (0.15% bonded/0.1% flexible), USDT/USD/USDC (6.5% bonded/4.5% flexible), and EUR (4.45% bonded/3.5% flexible).

Bitvavo

Up to 5.5%

Earn staking rewards on supported cryptocurrencies with both flexible and fixed-term staking options. Users receive guaranteed APY as displayed, with rewards earned during the entire opt-in period regardless of bonding/unbonding periods.

Kraken

iOS Rating: 4.7 Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.

Android Rating: 4.3 Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.

Bitvavo

iOS Rating: 4.5 Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.

Android Rating: 3.8 Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.

Kraken

Industry-leading security with ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification and SOC 2 Type 1 examination. Funds stored in secure cold storage with 24/7 armed guard surveillance. Features include advanced encryption, FIDO2 2FA, customizable API permissions, global settings time lock, and proof of reserves auditing. No phone/SMS recovery to prevent SIM swap attacks. Expert security team with constant monitoring and testing.

Bitvavo

Industry-leading security with multi-signature cold storage, bank-grade data vaults, and custody providers insured up to €755 million. Features include 2FA, device management, anti-phishing protection, and regular security audits. Most assets stored offline with institutional-grade custody solutions.

Kraken

Yes, Kraken was hacked in June 2024, but the crypto exchange was able to fix the breach within 47 minutes and no client funds were lost.

Bitvavo

No security breaches or hacks. Had a technical caching issue in September 2022 that exposed 8 users' data for 15 minutes, but no funds were at risk and issue was quickly resolved.

Kraken

kraken.com

Bitvavo

bitvavo.com

Kraken

No review available

"What a fantastic trading platform. Wonderful to have it as the mobile version, being able to work your trades on the go. Keeping up with the portfolio just became incredibly easy! Love you guys and thank you for the work. New trader here! The interface is easy to navigate and a pleasure on the eyes. The setup is notable, and perhaps there should be instructions provided in the app upon first launch. :)"
- Real user review from iOS App Store, Android Play Store or Trustpilot

Bitvavo

No review available

"I'm super thrilled with the platform and all of its features. Withdrawing from my account was super easy once it was all setup. I also stake some Etherium and Solana to earn on Bitvavo. I really hope others will give this platform a try, as the customer service is always extremely helpful."
- Real user review from iOS App Store, Android Play Store or Trustpilot