Bitget vs Kraken: fees compared
Every fee that costs you money on Bitget and Kraken, side by side — trading fees at each VIP tier, withdrawal fees coin by coin, deposits and fiat. Sourced from each exchange’s own fee pages.
BitgetRank #6 · founded 2018
KrakenRank #14 · founded 2011The short answer
- Kraken charges 0.01–0.8% on spot taker orders versus 0.1% on Bitget.
- On futures, Kraken is cheaper for takers (0.05% vs 0.06%).
- Bitget has the cheaper withdrawal fee on 263 of the 459 coins both exchanges list (6 tie).
- Kraken publishes the deeper VIP ladder (17 tiers), so high-volume traders can push fees lower there.
Head-to-head
| Fee | Bitget | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Trading fees | ||
| Spot maker | 0.1% | 0–0.4%cheaper |
| Spot taker | 0.1% | 0.01–0.8%cheaper |
| Futures maker | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Futures taker | 0.06% | 0.05%cheaper |
| Lowest spot taker (top VIP tier) | 0.03%cheaperVIP 7 | 0.05%Pro 5 |
| Fee tiers published | 8Spot trading | 17moreSpot trading |
| Fee discount with exchange token | −20% paying fees in BGB | — |
| Withdrawals & deposits | ||
| Coins you can withdraw | 2,516moresynced 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC | 697synced 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC |
| Median withdrawal fee (coins on both) | $0.1516cheaperacross 459 coins | $0.5888across 459 coins |
| Cheaper withdrawal on… | 263 coinsmore6 tied | 188 coins6 tied |
| Crypto deposit fee | Free | — |
| Exchange profile | ||
| Volume 24h (spot + derivatives) | $10.58BmoreOI $4.18B | $2.85BOI $438.85M |
| Markets | Spot, Derivativesfounded 2018 | Spot, Derivativesfounded 2011 |
| Fiat currencies | 15 currenciesmoreUSD, EUR, GBP, RUB, JPY, UAH… | 7 currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, CAD, JPY, CHF… |
“Cheaper” marks the better number on that row only. A dash means we have not verified that fee for the exchange yet — it is not a claim that the fee is zero.
What would you actually pay?
- Trading (VIP 1 · 0.08% / 0.08%)
- $800.00
- Withdrawals (4× BTC · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) · $0.1510 each)
- $0.60
- Trading (Tier 9 · 0.06% / 0.18%)
- $1,200.00
- Withdrawals (4× BTC · Ethereum (ERC20) · $0.00 each)
- $0.00
At $1M of monthly spot volume (50% maker) plus 4 BTC withdrawals, Bitget costs $399.40 less per month — $4,792.75 a year.
Estimate only: it applies each exchange’s published VIP ladder for the market you picked, ignores token-payment discounts, referral rebates and promotional zero-fee pairs, and assumes every withdrawal uses the cheapest network above. Negative fees are maker rebates.
Spot fee tiers side by side
BitgetSpot trading
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP0 | — | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| VIP 1 | $500.00K | 0.08% | 0.08% |
| VIP 2 | $2.00M | 0.065% | 0.07% |
| VIP 3 | $8.00M | 0.05% | 0.06% |
| VIP 4 | $30.00M | 0.04% | 0.05% |
| VIP 5 | $50.00M | 0.03% | 0.04% |
| VIP 6 | $75.00M | 0.02% | 0.035% |
| VIP 7 | $100.00M | 0% | 0.03% |
Source: Bitget fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
KrakenSpot trading
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | — | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Tier 2 | $2.50K | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Tier 3 | $10.00K | 0.22% | 0.38% |
| Tier 4 | $25.00K | 0.2% | 0.35% |
| Tier 5 | $50.00K | 0.15% | 0.3% |
| Tier 6 | $100.00K | 0.12% | 0.25% |
| Tier 7 | $250.00K | 0.1% | 0.22% |
| Tier 8 | $500.00K | 0.08% | 0.2% |
| Tier 9 | $1.00M | 0.06% | 0.18% |
| Tier 10 | $2.50M | 0.04% | 0.15% |
| Tier 11 | $5.00M | 0.02% | 0.12% |
| Tier 12 | $10.00M | 0% | 0.1% |
| Pro 1 | $50.00M | 0% | 0.09% |
| Pro 2 | $100.00M | 0% | 0.08% |
| Pro 3 | $250.00M | 0% | 0.07% |
| Pro 4 | $400.00M | 0% | 0.06% |
| Pro 5 | $500.00M | 0% | 0.05% |
Source: Kraken fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
Futures fee tiers side by side
BitgetFutures trading — USDⓈ-M
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP0 | — | 0.02% | 0.06% |
| VIP 1 | $5.00M | 0.019% | 0.06% |
| VIP 2 | $10.00M | 0.016% | 0.04% |
| VIP 3 | $20.00M | 0.014% | 0.0375% |
| VIP 4 | $50.00M | 0.012% | 0.035% |
| VIP 5 | $100.00M | 0.01% | 0.032% |
| VIP 6 | $300.00M | 0.008% | 0.03% |
| VIP 7 | $1.00B | 0% | 0.02% |
Source: Bitget fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
KrakenFutures trading
| Tier | 30d volume ≥ | Maker | Taker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | — | 0.02% | 0.05% |
| Tier 2 | $5.00M | 0.0175% | 0.045% |
| Tier 3 | $10.00M | 0.015% | 0.04% |
| Tier 4 | $15.00M | 0.0125% | 0.035% |
| Tier 5 | $25.00M | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Tier 6 | $40.00M | 0.0075% | 0.0275% |
| Tier 7 | $50.00M | 0.005% | 0.025% |
| Tier 8 | $75.00M | 0.005% | 0.0225% |
| Tier 9 | $100.00M | 0% | 0.02% |
| Tier 10 | $150.00M | 0% | 0.018% |
| Tier 11 | $250.00M | -0.003%rebate | 0.0175% |
| Tier 12 | $300.00M | -0.003%rebate | 0.017% |
| Pro 1 | $400.00M | -0.003%rebate | 0.016% |
| Pro 2 | $500.00M | -0.005%rebate | 0.015% |
| Pro 3 | $1.00B | -0.006%rebate | 0.0135% |
| Pro 4 | $2.00B | -0.006%rebate | 0.013% |
| Pro 5 | $5.00B | -0.006%rebate | 0.0125% |
Source: Kraken fee schedule ↗ · verified 2026-08-28
Withdrawal fees, coin by coin459 coins on both
| Coin | Bitget | Kraken | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
 BTCBitcoin | 0.0₅1940 BTC$0.1510 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +1 | Free$0.00 · Ethereum (ERC20) +5 | Krakensaves $0.1510 |
 ETHEthereum | 0.0₄3000 ETH$0.07327 · Optimism +8 | Free$0.00 · Ink +8 | Krakensaves $0.07327 |
 USDTTether USDt | 0.001000 USDT$0.001000 · Plasma +10 | Free$0.00 · Ink (USDT0) +17 | Krakensaves $0.001000 |
 BNBBNB | 0.0002000 BNB$0.1383 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | 0.001000 BNB$0.6913 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) | Bitgetsaves $0.5530 |
 XRPXRP | 0.2000 XRP$0.2788 · XRP Ledger | 0.05000 XRP$0.06971 · XRP Ledger | Krakensaves $0.2091 |
 USDCUSDC | Free$0.00 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +13 | Free$0.00 · Ink +17 | same |
 SOLSolana | 0.006000 SOL$0.6302 · Solana | 0.005000 SOL$0.5252 · Solana | Krakensaves $0.1050 |
 TRXTRON | 1.1 TRX$0.3720 · Tron (TRC20) | 3 TRX$1.01 · Tron (TRC20) | Bitgetsaves $0.6426 |
 HYPEHyperliquid | 0.01247 HYPE$1.03 · HyperEVM | 0.05000 HYPE$4.13 · HyperEVM | Bitgetsaves $3.10 |
 ZECZcash | 0.01000 ZEC$8.33 · Zcash | 0.001000 ZEC$0.8334 · Zcash | Krakensaves $7.50 |
 DOGEDogecoin | 4 DOGE$0.3423 · Dogecoin | 4 DOGE$0.3423 · Dogecoin | same |
 LINKChainlink | 0.07070 LINK$0.8065 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.03438 LINK$0.3922 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Krakensaves $0.4143 |
 ADACardano | 0.8000 ADA$0.1614 · Cardano | 1 ADA$0.2017 · Cardano | Bitgetsaves $0.04034 |
 XLMStellar | 0.02000 XLM$0.003581 · Stellar | 0.001000 XLM$0.0001790 · Stellar | Krakensaves $0.003402 |
 BCHBitcoin Cash | 0.0003000 BCH$0.07379 · Bitcoin Cash | 0.0003000 BCH$0.07379 · Bitcoin Cash | same |
 CCCanton | 5 CC$0.5797 · Canton Network | 15 CC$1.74 · Canton Network | Bitgetsaves $1.16 |
 USD1World Liberty Financial USD | Free$0.00 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +2 | 0.3750 USD1$0.3749 · AB Chain +1 | Bitgetsaves $0.3749 |
 USDeEthena USDe | 0.1000 USDe$0.1000 · Morph +1 | 0.7889 USDe$0.7889 · Ethereum (ERC20) +1 | Bitgetsaves $0.6889 |
 LTCLitecoin | 0.001000 LTC$0.04910 · Litecoin | 0.002000 LTC$0.09820 · Litecoin | Bitgetsaves $0.04910 |
 HBARHedera | 0.8000 HBAR$0.06041 · Hedera | 3 HBAR$0.2265 · Hedera | Bitgetsaves $0.1661 |
 AVAXAvalanche | 0.006400 AVAX$0.04699 · Avalanche C-Chain +1 | 0.05000 AVAX$0.3671 · Avalanche C-Chain | Bitgetsaves $0.3201 |
 SHIBShiba Inu | 29,319.78 SHIB$0.1515 · BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) +1 | 112,689 SHIB$0.5821 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Bitgetsaves $0.4307 |
 SUISui | 0.2723 SUI$0.2036 · Sui | 0.2500 SUI$0.1869 · Sui | Krakensaves $0.01667 |
 CROCronos | 1 CRO$0.05772 · Cronos +1 | 10.89 CRO$0.6286 · Ethereum (ERC20) | Bitgetsaves $0.5709 |
 PYUSDPayPal USD | 0.8004 PYUSD$0.8002 · Ethereum (ERC20) | 0.7566 PYUSD$0.7564 · Ethereum (ERC20) +2 | Krakensaves $0.04379 |
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Deposit, fiat, card and other fees
| Fee | Bitget | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Card spending/conversion feeBlack card · Card reissuance | 199 USD | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard annual | 0 USD | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard atm | 2% | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard cancellation | 0 USD | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard chargeback | 50 USDT | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard FX | 1% | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard inactivity | 1 USD | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard issuance | 0 USD | — |
| Card spending/conversion feeCard transaction | 0.9% | — |
| Card spending/conversion feePremium card · Card reissuance | 59 USD | — |
| Crypto deposit fee | Free | — |
| P2P maker feeP2P | Free | — |
| P2P taker feeP2P | Free | — |
Bitget vs Kraken — FAQ
Is Bitget or Kraken cheaper?
Kraken charges 0.01–0.8% on spot taker orders versus 0.1% on Bitget. On futures, Kraken is cheaper for takers (0.05% vs 0.06%). Bitget has the cheaper withdrawal fee on 263 of the 459 coins both exchanges list (6 tie). Kraken publishes the deeper VIP ladder (17 tiers), so high-volume traders can push fees lower there.
Which has lower trading fees, Bitget or Kraken?
Bitget charges 0.1% taker / 0.1% maker on spot and 0.06% taker on futures at the entry tier. Kraken charges 0.01–0.8% taker / 0–0.4% maker on spot and 0.05% taker on futures. Across the metrics we compare, Bitget wins more of them. Both drop as your 30-day volume grows — use the calculator above to price your own volume.
Which is cheaper for withdrawals, Bitget or Kraken?
Of the 459 coins both exchanges let you withdraw, Bitget is cheaper on 263, Kraken on 188, and 6 are identical. The median withdrawal fee on that shared basket is $0.1516 on Bitget versus $0.5888 on Kraken. Bitget is the cheaper default, but the winner changes coin by coin — check the coin you actually withdraw.
How can I pay lower fees on Bitget or Kraken?
Bitget: −20% paying fees in BGB. Both exchanges also cut maker/taker rates as your 30-day volume rises — Bitget publishes 8 tiers and Kraken publishes 17 tiers. Choosing the cheapest withdrawal network matters just as much: on many coins the gap between networks is larger than the gap between exchanges.
Are these Bitget and Kraken fees up to date?
Trading fees are hand-curated from each exchange's official fee schedule and carry the date we last verified them (2026-08-28 for Bitget, 2026-08-28 for Kraken). Withdrawal fees are synced from each exchange's own API or fee page (last sync 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC for Bitget, 2026-08-29 00:53 UTC for Kraken). USD amounts are recomputed at the live coin price.
Other comparisons
Trading and other fee numbers are hand-curated from each exchange’s official fee pages (linked next to every tier table) and carry the date we last verified them. Withdrawal fees are synced from each exchange’s own API or fee page; USD amounts are computed at the current live coin price, so they move with the market. Rates exclude referral rebates, promotional zero-fee pairs and regional pricing. Full detail per exchange: Bitget fees · Kraken fees.