Compare Binance and Kraken

Trust, liquidity, pairs, and spot markets — side by side.

BinanceKraken
Trust score1010
Total coins listed489718
24h volume (BTC)157,907.84 BTC24,045.21 BTC

Key metrics

Side-by-side exchange metrics from CoinGecko.

BinanceKraken
Trust rank #2 #3
Trading pairs 1366 1427
Year established 2017 2011
Country Cayman Islands United States
Type Centralized (CEX) Centralized (CEX)

Shared opportunities

Shared base assets with latest price, 24h volume, and last trade time on each exchange.

AssetBinanceKrakenLast update
$1.0001$3.16B vol
$0.874800$111.64M vol
46 minutes ago
$1.0001$3.08B vol
$0.874500$111.65M vol
2 hours ago
$87,210.00$1.78B vol
$87,160.50$258.90M vol
46 minutes ago
$2,787.66$807.54M vol
$2,787.40$95.98M vol
46 minutes ago
$1.6460$533.12M vol
$1.6458$209.92M vol
46 minutes ago
$1.6008$481.01M vol
$1.6010$180.69M vol
2 hours ago
$1,607.00$541.02M vol
$1,606.34$74.08M vol
47 minutes ago
$119.68$339.02M vol
$119.63$57.15M vol
46 minutes ago

Spot markets

Top spot pairs ranked by volume share — same layout as exchange detail pages.

Binance

CoinPairPriceSpread24h VolumeVolume %Trust
USDC/USDT$0.9999150.01%$3.16B23.04%Yellow
USDC/USDT$0.9998770.01%$3.08B22.55%Yellow
BTC/USDT$0.9998160.01%$1.78B12.96%Yellow
ETH/USDT$0.9998160.01%$807.54M5.88%Yellow
ZEC/USDT$1,606.710.01%$541.02M3.94%Yellow
XRP/USDT$1.65000.02%$533.12M3.88%Yellow
XRP/USDT$1.60000.02%$481.01M3.52%Yellow
BTC/USDC$0.9998160.01%$479.11M3.49%Yellow

Kraken

CoinPairPriceSpread24h VolumeVolume %Trust
XBT/USD$87,176.000.01%$258.90M12.39%Yellow
USDT/USD$0.9999640.01%$257.31M12.31%Yellow
XRP/USD$1.65000.02%$209.92M10.04%Yellow
XRP/USD$1.60000.01%$180.69M8.68%Yellow
USDC/EUR$0.9998140.01%$111.65M5.36%Yellow
USDC/EUR$0.9999270.01%$111.64M5.34%Yellow
ETH/USD$2,787.910.01%$95.98M4.59%Yellow
USDC/USD$1.00000.01%$86.45M4.14%Yellow

Frequently asked questions

Answers about these exchanges and how the comparison is calculated.

What is Binance?

Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies. It provides a platform for converting between different digital assets and fiat currencies.

What is Kraken?

Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange where users can buy, sell, and trade various cryptocurrencies. It provides a platform for converting between different digital assets and fiat currencies.

Which is better: Binance or Kraken?

The "better" exchange depends on your needs: consider trading fees, available coins, security features, user interface, customer support, and your geographic location. Compare their trust scores, trading volumes, and supported features to decide.

What is a trust score?

Trust score is a rating that evaluates exchange reliability based on liquidity, web traffic, proof of reserves, and regulatory compliance. Higher scores indicate more reputable exchanges.

What is the difference between CEX and DEX?

CEX (Centralized Exchange) is operated by a company holding custody of funds. DEX (Decentralized Exchange) operates on blockchain smart contracts for peer-to-peer trading without intermediaries.

What is 24-hour trading volume?

24-hour trading volume represents the total value of all trades executed on an exchange in the past 24 hours. Higher volume indicates better liquidity and tighter spreads.

Why do trading pairs matter?

Trading pairs represent which cryptocurrencies can be traded against each other. More pairs mean more flexibility in trading strategies and easier conversion between assets.