GDAX vs Kraken

Side-by-side exchange comparison

GDAX exchange logo

GDAX

3.1/5
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Kraken exchange logo

Kraken

3.5/5
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Feature comparison

Feature GDAX Kraken
Country USA USA
Founded 2016 2011
Currencies USD,EUR,GBP… USD,EUR,CAD,GBP,JPY…
Deposit SEPA,Credit card,Debit card,ACH Transfer,Bank wire SEPA,SWIFT,Bank wire,JPY Bank Transfer,Crypto
Withdrawal SEPA,Bank wire,Crypto SEPA,SWIFT,Bank wire,JPY Bank Transfer,Crypto
Rating 3.1 / 5 3.5 / 5

Which is better?

Both GDAX and Kraken are established exchanges with their own strengths. Your choice depends on your specific needs — fees, supported coins, and your country of residence.

Based on our editorial ratings: Kraken scores higher (3.5/5 vs 3.1/5).

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