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Binance vs Kraken — Which Is Better? Fees, Staking & Winner

Binance: USDT withdrawal via TRC20 — $1.50; Kraken via TRC20 — $1. ETH staking: 1.7% vs 2.6%. Live data, updated every 10 min.

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Result based on available data
Kraken
3 of 3 criteria are comparable

Kraken leads on 2 of 3 criteria against 1 for Binance — the rest are close enough to call a draw. Which of them matters depends on what you need the exchange for.

On staking rates, across the coins both exchanges actually list, Kraken is ahead of Binance. If passive income is the priority, the edge is on its side.

Binance has a lower average USDT fee across shared networks with withdrawals open than Kraken. The result may differ on an individual network.

Binance vs Kraken
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6 criteria

Scorecard

Criteria Binance Kraken Winner
Staking Coverage (coins) 409 28 Reference
Best Rates (top-10 coins) 0 7 Kraken
Avg USDT fee on shared networks $0.35 $0.79 Binance
Funding Coverage (coins) 519 — Reference
Network Availability 80.7% 98.4% Kraken
Coins in the fee database 648 723 Reference

Rows marked “Reference” show catalogue width — the size of the listing, not the quality of the exchange — and do not count towards the overall result. The result comes from three substantive criteria: staking rates, average withdrawal fee and network availability.

The table shows the average USDT fee across the same set of networks where both exchanges allow withdrawals and publish a fee. The summary shows the fee on the named network (TRC20 first, then other networks), not the absolute minimum. The cheapest transfer between these exchanges is calculated separately and requires deposits on the receiving side.

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Which one for which job

An overall score decides little: the two exchanges win on different axes. Here is which ones, with the number next to each.

Staking rates
Kraken
Across coins both of them list: 0 wins for Binance, 7 for Kraken.
Staking coverage
Binance
Binance — 409, Kraken — 28.
USDT withdrawal fee
Binance
Average across shared networks with withdrawals open: Binance — $0.35, Kraken — $0.79.
Listing breadth
Draw
322 coins on both; 372 only on Binance, 407 only on Kraken.
Withdrawal reliability
Kraken
Networks closed right now: Binance — 19.3%, Kraken — 1.6%.
Rate stability
Draw
Over 90 days: Binance held 0.01–0.02%, Kraken held 0.15–0.15%.
Moving funds between them
No winner
Cheapest via AVAX — 0.04 USDT to move $1 000.
11 coins

Everything for one coin

Rate, withdrawal and funding per coin at once: Binance on the left, Kraken on the right.

Coin Staking APR Withdrawal, cheapest network Funding per 8h
BTC staking 0.02% / 0.15% under $0.01 / under $0.01 BTC / BTC +0.0082% / —
ETH staking 1.70% / 2.49% under $0.01 / under $0.01 OPTIMISM / ETH +0.0040% / —
USDT staking 2.37% / 5.60% $0.04 / $0.10 AVAX / TON — / —
USDC staking 1.90% / 5.60% $0.01 / $0.10 SONIC / ALGO +0.0028% / —
SOL staking 4.00% / 4.80% under $0.01 / under $0.01 SOL / SOL +0.0035% / —
BNB staking 0.32% / 1.00% under $0.01 / under $0.01 BSC / BSC +0.0069% / —
XRP staking 0.04% / — $0.20 / $0.05 XRP / XRP -0.0034% / —
GRAM staking 7.20% / — — / $0.10 — / TON +0.0050% / —
ADA staking 1.41% / 2.62% $1.50 / $1.00 ADA / ADA -0.0100% / —
DOGE staking 0.06% / — $4.00 / $4.00 DOGE / DOGE +0.0008% / —
HYPE staking — / — free / $0.05 HYPEREVM / HYPEREVM +0.0048% / —

The fee is the cheapest network with withdrawals open at each exchange; the networks are named separately below the numbers because they often differ. A dash means “not in our data”, not “unsupported”.

Verified 17 August 2026

Access and verification

These terms change more often than the numbers above: every fact carries a check date and a source link.

Criteria Binance Kraken
Verification (KYC) Required Required
Binance

Verification is required for trading and withdrawals.

Sources: Binance: обновление по депозитам в RUB, Binance: прекращение поддержки RUB на P2P
Kraken

Verification is mandatory, but an account cannot be opened or verified with Russian residency: the region is prohibited.

Sources: Kraken — Prohibited regions

This is not legal advice. Exchanges change their rules without notice — check the terms on the platform itself before funding an account.

USDT · 9 shared networks

How to move USDT from Binance to Kraken

What it costs to move $1 000 in USDT over the cheapest route that is actually open right now.

Binance → Kraken
$0.04
via AVAX · 0.004% of the amount
minimum withdrawal: 5 USDT
Kraken → Binance
$0.1
via TON · 0.01% of the amount
minimum withdrawal: 2.5 USDT
Network Binance fee Kraken fee Binance → Kraken Kraken → Binance
AVAX on Binance: AVAXC on Kraken: AVALANCHE C-CHAIN 0.04 1 open open
OPTIMISM 0.04 1 open open
POLYGON on Binance: MATIC 0.07 1 open open
APTOS on Binance: APT 0.1 0.3 open open
SOL on Kraken: SOLANA 0.3 1.0618 open open
TON on Kraken: THE OPEN NETWORK 0.3 0.1 open open
ARBITRUM on Kraken: ARBITRUM ONE 0.4 1 open open
ETH on Kraken: ETHEREUM 0.4 0.6277 open open
TRC20 on Binance: TRX on Kraken: TRON 1.5 1 open open

A route requires open withdrawals at the sender and deposits at the receiver on the same network and in the same token form. Selection requires a known fee and a withdrawal minimum compatible with 1,000 USDT. The fee shown is the sender withdrawal fee; verify the terms at both exchanges before transferring.

30 days

Withdrawal reliability

Share of networks closed for withdrawal right now, and how many times withdrawals actually closed over the last 30 days.

Binance
19.3% Closed for withdrawal now
206 / 1067 · Median across tracked exchanges — 18.9%.
2
Freezes in 30 days
0
Restores in 30 days
FET · ETH ENJ · ETH VANRY · MATIC ALT · ETH
Kraken
1.6% Closed for withdrawal now
13 / 795 · Median across tracked exchanges — 19%.
0
Freezes in 30 days
0
Restores in 30 days
TANSSI · ETHEREUM ALMANAK · ETHEREUM ART · BASE ASRR · SOLANA
No event history for this pair yet.
694 / 729

Withdrawal fee database coverage

This compares Yieldo withdrawal fee records, not the full trading listings. A missing record does not mean the exchange lacks the coin, its markets or Earn products.

Coins with records for both exchanges
322
Shared networks in the fee database: 65 BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE
Records only for Binance
372
For example: AXL, FDUSD, HYPER, MAV, IOTX, RDNT
111 networks with records only for Binance
Records only for Kraken
407
For example: USDG, PYUSD, EURQ, USDQ, AB, ACU
75 networks with records only for Kraken
10 coins

Staking Rate Comparison

Coin Binance APR Kraken APR
BTC staking 0.02% 0.15%
ETH staking 1.70% 2.49%
USDT staking 2.37% 5.60%
USDC staking 1.90% 5.60%
SOL staking 4.00% 4.80%
BNB staking 0.32% 1.00%
XRP staking 0.04% —
GRAM staking 7.20% —
ADA staking 1.41% 2.62%
DOGE staking 0.06% —
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Rates over 90 days

A headline APR is one point in time. This shows what it actually hovered around for three months and how often it moved.

Coin Binance Kraken
Now Average Range Changes Now Average Range Changes
BTC 0.02% 0.02% 0.01–0.02 1750 0.15% 0.15% 0.15–0.15 0
ETH 1.70% 1.72% 1.70–1.75 1 2.49% 2.54% 2.49–2.57 4
USDT 2.38% 2.31% 1.40–3.42 11269 5.60% 5.60% 5.60–5.60 0
USDC 1.90% 2.19% 1.37–3.69 10649 5.60% 5.60% 5.60–5.60 0
SOL 4.00% 4.10% 4.00–4.10 1 4.80% 5.56% 4.66–6.77 4
BNB 0.32% 0.30% 0.28–0.32 2 1.00% 1.32% 0.96–1.68 4
XRP 0.04% 0.05% 0.03–0.08 1904 — — — —
GRAM 7.20% 7.08% 6.99–7.20 1 — — — —
ADA 1.41% 1.47% 1.41–1.51 1 2.62% 2.61% 2.55–2.66 3
DOGE 0.06% 0.07% 0.04–0.16 2117 — — — —
HYPE 0.01% 0.03% 0.00–3.20 539 2.04% 2.15% 2.04–2.20 4

A change means the value moved between samples, not the sample itself: polling records the rate regularly, and without that collapse "changes" would simply equal the number of readings.

36 coin–network pairs

Withdrawal Fee Comparison

Each row compares one coin on one shared network; fees are in units of that coin. BTC includes only Bitcoin and the separate SegWit option; BTC representations on BSC, X Layer and other chains are excluded. The network and token form must match the receiving address details. Open withdrawals do not guarantee open deposits.

Coin Network Binance Kraken
BTC BTC 0.00002
BTC
 0.000015
BITCOIN
ETH ARBITRUM 0.00005
ARBITRUM
 0.00015
ARBITRUM ONE
ETH BASE 0.00005
BASE
 0.00015
BASE
ETH ETH 0.00015
ETH
 0.00014
ETHEREUM
ETH OPTIMISM 0.000015
OPTIMISM
 0.00015
OPTIMISM
ETH ZKSYNC_ERA 0.00012
ZKSYNCERA
 0.003
ZKSYNC ERA
USDT APTOS 0.1
APT
 0.3
APTOS
USDT ARBITRUM 0.4
ARBITRUM
 1
ARBITRUM ONE
USDT AVAX 0.04
AVAXC
 1
AVALANCHE C-CHAIN
USDT ETH 0.4
ETH
 0.6277
ETHEREUM
USDT OPTIMISM 0.04
OPTIMISM
 1
OPTIMISM
USDT POLYGON 0.07
MATIC
 1
POLYGON
USDT SOL 0.3
SOL
 1.0618
SOLANA
USDT TON 0.3
TON
 0.1
THE OPEN NETWORK
USDT TRC20 1.5
TRX
 1
TRON
USDC ALGO 1
ALGO
 0.1
ALGORAND
USDC ARBITRUM 0.6
ARBITRUM
 1
ARBITRUM ONE (USDC)
USDC ARC 0.02
ARC
 1
ARC
USDC AVAX 0.056
AVAXC
 1
AVALANCHE C-CHAIN
USDC BASE 0.2
BASE
 1
BASE
USDC ETH 0.5
ETH
 0.6352
ETHEREUM
USDC HBAR 0.1
HBAR
 1
HEDERA
USDC OPTIMISM 0.05
OPTIMISM
 1
OPTIMISM (USDC)
USDC POLYGON 0.12
MATIC
 1
POLYGON (USDC)
USDC SEIEVM 0.1
SEIEVM
 1
SEI - EVM
USDC SOL 0.3
SOL
 1.0605
SOLANA
USDC SONIC 0.01
SONIC
 1
SONIC
USDC SUI 0.1
SUI
 1.5
SUI
USDC XLM 1
XLM
 1
STELLAR
SOL SOL 0.001
SOL
 0.005
SOLANA
BNB BSC 0.00001
BSC
 0.001
BNB CHAIN
XRP XRP 0.2
XRP
 0.05
XRP
GRAM TON 0.03
TON
(Disabled) 		0.1
THE OPEN NETWORK
ADA ADA 1.5
ADA
 1
CARDANO
DOGE DOGE 4
DOGE
 4
DOGECOIN
HYPE HYPEREVM Free
HYPE
 0.05
HYPEREVM
10 coins

Funding Rate Comparison

The main rate is normalized to 8 hours: current rate × 8 / exchange interval. Below it are the original rate and interval, plus a simple annualized equivalent. This is an extrapolation, not a payment forecast. Positive: longs pay shorts; negative: shorts pay longs.

Coin Binance Kraken
BTC 0.0082%
+0.0082% per 8 h
8.94% annualized
 —
ETH 0.0040%
+0.0040% per 8 h
4.35% annualized
 —
USDC 0.0028%
+0.0028% per 8 h
3.09% annualized
 —
SOL 0.0035%
+0.0035% per 8 h
3.81% annualized
 —
BNB 0.0069%
+0.0069% per 8 h
7.59% annualized
 —
XRP -0.0034%
-0.0034% per 8 h
-3.72% annualized
 —
GRAM 0.0100%
+0.0050% per 4 h
10.95% annualized
 —
ADA -0.0100%
-0.0100% per 8 h
-10.97% annualized
 —
DOGE 0.0008%
+0.0008% per 8 h
0.90% annualized
 —
HYPE 0.0096%
+0.0048% per 4 h
10.54% annualized
 —
7 / 30

Funding on average

Annualised percentages from the average rate over 7 and 30 days. The current rate moves every few hours; the average is a property of the venue.

Coin Binance Kraken
7 days 30 days 7 days 30 days
ADA +1.03% +2.12% — —
BTC +4.08% +3.02% — —
DOGE +3.76% +3.17% — —
ETH +3.58% +1.67% — —
HYPE +6.09% +5.06% — —
SOL +3.93% +3.46% — —
XRP -0.01% -0.09% — —
24 spreads

Arbitrage Opportunities

Current price spreads between Binance and Kraken.

Coin Buy On Sell On Spread
MANA Binance Kraken 0.09%
AVAX Binance Kraken 0.07%
MANA Kraken Binance 0.05%
DOGE Kraken Binance 0.04%
DOT Binance Kraken 0.04%
DOGE Binance Kraken 0.03%
SOL Binance Kraken 0.02%
XAUT Kraken Binance 0.02%
XTZ Kraken Binance 0.02%
LTC Binance Kraken 0.01%
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FAQ

Which is better: Binance or Kraken?
It depends on your priorities. The overall result comes from three substantive criteria: staking rates, average withdrawal fee and network availability. Catalogue width — staking, funding and coins in the fee database — is shown for reference and does not count.
Which exchange has better staking rates: Binance or Kraken?
Staking rates vary by coin. The rate comparison table above shows how Binance and Kraken compare for the top 10 most popular cryptocurrencies.
Are withdrawal fees lower on Binance or Kraken?
Average USDT withdrawal fees are compared in the scorecard. The detailed fee comparison table shows per-coin, per-network fees so you can find the cheapest option for each coin.
Which networks are available for withdrawals on Binance and Kraken?
Network availability varies by exchange and changes frequently. The fee comparison section shows which networks are enabled for each coin. Scheduled collection of fees and network availability is every 30 minutes.
How do funding rates compare between Binance and Kraken?
Funding rates and payout intervals depend on the venue and contract. Collection every 10 minutes does not mean payouts occur at that interval. The table compares available rates for popular coins. Positive rates mean longs pay shorts; negative means shorts pay longs.
Can I arbitrage between Binance and Kraken?
Yes, price differences between Binance and Kraken create arbitrage opportunities. Check the arbitrage section above for current spreads. Remember to account for withdrawal fees and transfer times.
Which exchange is better for beginners: Binance or Kraken?
Both Binance and Kraken are established exchanges with user-friendly interfaces. Compare the features that matter most to you: supported coins, staking options, and fee structures.
Which exchange supports more coins: Binance or Kraken?
Coin support is compared in the scorecard above. Check the staking coverage and withdrawal coins criteria to see which exchange covers more assets.
Is it safe to keep funds on Binance or Kraken?
Both are established centralized exchanges, but all CEX platforms carry inherent custodial risk. Consider diversifying across multiple exchanges and using hardware wallets for long-term holdings.

What to choose

Kraken leads on 2 of 3 criteria against 1 for Binance — the rest are close enough to call a draw. Which of them matters depends on what you need the exchange for.

Binance
Best at:
Avg USDT fee on shared networks
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Kraken
Best at:
Best Rates (top-10 coins) Network Availability
Open Kraken
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