Kraken vs Bitpanda

Same rows for both. Country for the register status: Germany. Register checked 13 Nov 2026.

KrakenKraken Pro

74 / 100

Beginner score
75ahead
Trader score
61ahead
Holder score
85ahead
Register status in Germany
MiCA register · passportedPayward Europe Solutions Limited · Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
Proof of reserves
independent accountant · report 30 Sept 2026ahead
Taker fee, entry tier
0.80 %ahead
Maker fee, entry tier
0.40 %
Volume tiers published
17 tiers, down to 0.05 % taker
Deposit methods confirmed
SEPA, Card, PayPalahead

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BitpandaBroker

33 / 100

Beginner score
38
Trader score
24
Holder score
38
Register status in Germany
MiCA register · home stateBitpanda Asset Management GmbH · Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin)
Proof of reserves
Not verified
Taker fee, entry tier
1.49 %
Maker fee, entry tier
not verified
Volume tiers published
not verified
Deposit methods confirmed
SEPA

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Where they differ

Proof of reservesKraken 100 · Bitpanda 0
FeesKraken 47 · Bitpanda 1
Deposit methodsKraken 100 · Bitpanda 33

Upper bar Kraken, lower bar Bitpanda. Each criterion 0–100; not verified = 0. Formula

FAQ

Which is ranked higher, Kraken or Bitpanda?

Kraken has the higher overall score (74 against 33), for Germany as the country. The score counts only verified facts; it is not a recommendation.

Are Kraken and Bitpanda in the MiCA register?

Payward Europe Solutions Limited is listed in the ESMA interim MiCA register as a crypto-asset service provider, home member state Ireland, competent authority Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), authorisation or notification dated 25 Jun 2025 (checked 13 Nov 2026). Germany is named among the member states in which it provides services. Bitpanda Asset Management GmbH is listed in the ESMA interim MiCA register as a crypto-asset service provider, home member state Germany, competent authority Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), authorisation or notification dated 24 Jan 2025 (checked 13 Nov 2026). Germany is its home member state.

Which one is cheaper for a purchase?

This page shows the published fee tiers. The total cost of a purchase including spread, deposit and withdrawal is calculated on comparecryptofees.xyz.