$2T+
Annual transaction volume
640+
Crypto assets
< 1ms
Latency
99.9%
Uptime
Automate your first Bitcoin trade in minutes
Connect to every Bitcoin market through dedicated REST, WebSocket and FIX API built for reliable and ultra-low-latency execution
A standardized messaging protocol trusted by institutional traders worldwide, Kraken's FIX API gives you direct, low-latency access to both spot and derivatives markets.
Real-time, two-way market data and order updates over a persistent connection — eliminating the overhead of continuous polling.
EXAMPLE - ADD ORDER
{
"method": "add_order",
"params": {
"order_type": "limit",
"side": "buy",
"limit_price": 26500.4,
"order_userref": 100054,
"order_qty": 1.2,
"symbol": "BTC/USD",
"token": "G38a1tGFzqGiUCmnegBcm8d4nfP3tytiNQz6tkCBYXY"
"req_id": 123456789
}
}A reliable HTTP interface for request-response trading workflows — synchronous access to market data, orders, and account management from any language or platform.
EXAMPLE - ADD ORDER
curl -L 'https://api.kraken.com/0/private/AddOrder' \
-H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
-H 'Accept: application/json' \
-H 'API-Key: <API-Key>' \
-H 'API-Sign: <API-Sign>' \
-d '{
"nonce": 163245617,
"ordertype": "limit",
"type": "buy",
"volume": "1.25",
"pair": "XBTUSD",
"price": "27500",
"cl_ord_id": "6d1b345e-2821-40e2-ad83-4ecb18a06876"
}'Exchange trading APIs
Trade any strategy across 640+ assets with full L3 depth, advanced order types, batch orders and subaccount support.
Long and short spot exposure with leverage, through the same API keys as spot.
Run and automate leveraged strategies with full position management, PnL controls and historical data for model development.
Market data APIs
L1, L2 and L3 depth with OrderIDs and microsecond timestamps across spot markets. Built for queue priority analysis, fill probability modelling and microstructure research.
Real-time trade ticks and historical OHLCV across multiple intervals for backtesting and signal development.
Best bid and ask, 24-hour stats and instrument reference data updated in real-time.
Enable crypto and xStocks spot and futures trading through Kraken APIs and earn lifetime commissions
Up to 50% lifetime commission
Earn lifetime commissions reflecting the value your platform delivers to clients through Kraken's infrastructure
Multi-asset trading
Spot, futures and tokenized equities via xStocks. Give your users a complete trading experience backed by deep liquidity.
Strategic growth support
Joint campaigns and co-branded initiatives to accelerate partner growth
Partner dashboard
A real-time partner dashboard for tracking performance and paid commissions.
Everything you need to build with Kraken Bitcoin API
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Trading derivatives and other financial instruments, including leveraged financial instruments, involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. See our Risk Disclosure to learn more.
OTC services, including spot trading, derivatives, and lending, are offered by Payward Oceanic Ltd., a member of the Kraken Group. These products are available only to eligible clients and may not be offered in all jurisdictions. OTC transactions involve risk and may result in the loss of capital. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Availability is subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
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Trading on margin involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. Spot margin trading products are offered by Payward Trading Ltd, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Product availability may vary by jurisdiction. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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