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Kraken vs Swissborg: Which is Best? [2025]

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Key differences

  1. Kraken Pro offers lower fees starting at 0.40% for most users, while Swissborg's Standard tier charges 1.49%.
  2. Swissborg supports 50,000+ trading pairs compared to Kraken's 200+ cryptocurrencies.
  3. Kraken is available in 190+ countries globally, while Swissborg is limited to 47 countries (not available in USA).
  4. Swissborg offers premium tiers that can reduce fees to as low as 0.25%, while Kraken Pro uses volume-based tiering.


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Description

Kraken

Popular and well-known exchange based in the USA.

Supported Countries

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.

Supported Cryptocurrencies

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.

Fees

Kraken

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

Payment Methods

Kraken

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

Do These Exchanges Allow you To Earn Interest on Crypto?

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).

Mobile App Ratings

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.

iOS App: Not Available

Android App: Not Available

Storage

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.

Have These Exchanges Been Hacked Before?

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.

Official Site

Kraken

kraken.com

Exchange Review

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

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Kraken vs Swissborg Comparison

Fee Structures

Kraken Pro uses a tiered fee structure based on 30-day trading volume (taker fees):

  • 0.40% for under $10,000
  • 0.35% for $10,000-$50,000
  • 0.24% for $50,000-$100,000
  • 0.22% for $100,000-$250,000
  • 0.20% for $250,000-$500,000
  • 0.18% for $500,000-$1M
  • 0.16% for $1M-$2.5M
  • 0.14% for $2.5M-$5M
  • 0.12% for $5M-$10M
  • 0.10% for $10M-$100M
  • 0.08% for over $100M
Swissborg uses a premium tier system:
  • Standard: 1.49%
  • Explorer: 1.00%
  • Community: 0.75%
  • Pioneer: 0.75%
  • Generation: 0.50%
  • Genesis: 0.25%

Note: Auto-Invest fees range from 1% (Standard tier) to 0.25% (Genesis tier).

Kraken offers fee-free ACH and SEPA deposits. ACH and SEPA withdrawals are free, while wire transfers and SWIFT have a $25 fee. Swissborg offers free bank transfers but charges 2.25% to 4.5% for card deposits (including Apple Pay/Google Pay). Fiat withdrawals cost 0.10% and crypto withdrawals cost gas fees plus 0.1%.

Feature Set

Kraken offers over 200 cryptocurrencies, staking/interest earning options (0.15% - 6.5%), advanced trading features, auto-DCA, margin trading, and secure cold storage with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.

Swissborg supports 50,000+ trading pairs, offers up to 15% yield on crypto assets, features auto-DCA (with tiered fees from 1% to 0.25%), and uses MPC keyless technology for enhanced security.

Geographic Availability

Kraken is available in over 190 countries (except NY, WA, Japan, Russia, etc.). Swissborg is available in 47 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, but notably not available in the USA.

Security Features

Kraken features ISO 27001, SOC 2, cold storage, FIDO2 2FA, proof of reserves auditing, and 24/7 armed guard surveillance. Swissborg uses Multi-Party Computation (MPC) keyless technology, segregated funds, proof of liabilities tool, and scored 10/10 in Hacken's Smart Contract risk report.

Payment Methods

Kraken supports ACH, Bank Account (including wire transfers, Fedwire/SWIFT, Etana Custody, FPS/CHAPS/BACS for UK, SIC for Switzerland, and PayID/Osko for Australia), SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Swissborg supports Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Bank Transfer. Card deposits incur fees of 2.25% to 4.5% depending on card type and premium tier.

Customer Support

Both Kraken and Swissborg provide human support to their users.

Additional Features

Kraken offers interest-earning options, staking, margin trading, and support for 200+ assets with advanced charts and trading tools.

Swissborg focuses on premium tier benefits, high-yield crypto earning (up to 15%), and a mobile-first approach with wallet included.

Important Notes

Fee Calculator Note: The calculator uses Kraken Pro taker fees and Swissborg Standard tier fees (1.49%). Premium tier users on Swissborg can access lower fees ranging from 1% to 0.25% depending on their tier level.

DCA Information: Both exchanges support Auto-DCA. Kraken Pro uses the same tiered fee structure for DCA, while Swissborg offers tiered DCA fees from 1% (Standard) to 0.25% (Genesis).

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