Introducing the Kraken API Partner Program: turn your platform into a global crypto and capital markets venue

TL;DR

• The Kraken API Partner Program connects trading platforms directly to Kraken’s infrastructure for spot, futures, and xStocks tokenized equities trading
  
• Partners earn lifetime commissions through a tiered commission framework with no fixed term limitations on eligibility
  
• The program includes a real-time partner dashboard, joint marketing support, and a dedicated account manager with 24/7/365 support
  
• Kraken’s infrastructure spans 14+ years of operation, $2T+ in 2025 transaction volume, and 100+ licenses across 190+ countries

Kraken has spent more than a decade building trusted market infrastructure for crypto traders. With the launch of the Kraken API Partner Program, trading terminals and platforms providing advanced order management, analytics tools, and multi-venue portfolio monitoring can now connect directly to Kraken’s trading infrastructure to expand market access for their users.

Expand market access through Kraken API

Through the Kraken API Partner Program, platforms can enable access to:

• Spot trading across 640+ cryptoassets
• Futures trading including linear (USD-settled) multi-collateral and inverse (coin-settled) single-collateral contracts. US CME futures are not included.
• xStocks for tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs

All trading activity is powered by Kraken’s infrastructure, giving platforms access to:

• Deep liquidity across crypto and xStocks spot and futures markets
• High-throughput APIs built for low-latency trading environments

A commission model that rewards platform quality

The Kraken API Partner Program is designed to create long-term alignment between Kraken and the platforms building on its infrastructure.

As an API Partner, Kraken offers a tiered commission framework reflecting the enhanced connectivity and added-value tools your platform provides to users.

Commission tiers recognize the depth of platform integration and the quality of the user experience delivered, including analytical tools, portfolio management features, and multi-venue access capabilities. Partners benefit from a transparent, long-term commercial arrangement with no fixed term limitations on commission eligibility.

Note: API Partner tiered commissions apply to new integrations only. Apply now to be part of the program from launch.

More than an integration

In addition to market access and commission opportunities, the Kraken API Partner Program is designed to support growth through stronger visibility and closer alignment.

Partners also gain access to:

• A real-time partner dashboard for tracking performance and paid commissions
• Joint marketing campaigns and co-branded initiatives
• Dedicated account manager with 24/7/365 support
• Technical support for integration and performance optimization

Together, these tools help platforms manage performance more effectively while expanding their reach in the market.

Elevate your platform with Kraken’s institutional infrastructure

By integrating with Kraken APIs, platforms gain access to infrastructure trusted by institutions globally:

• 14+ years of operational resilience with $2T+ transaction volume in 2025
• #1 in Europe with 50%+ market share
• Institutional-grade security: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified, SOC 2 Type II
• Global regulatory infrastructure: 100+ licenses and registrations, operating in 190+ countries

Join the Kraken API Partner Program

Built for platforms looking to expand trading access, strengthen execution, and create a long-term commission stream that reflects the ongoing value your platform delivers to users through Kraken’s infrastructure, the Kraken API Partner Program helps deliver a stronger trading experience for users.

Geographic restrictions apply.

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