Margin Trading
Cryptocurrency:  Supercharge
Your Trades Up To 5x

Trading cryptocurrency is generally simple, but what if you’re looking for options that are a bit more advanced? That’s where margin trading comes in. 

Margin trading lets you amplify your gains from market swings, allowing you to execute more complex, active trading strategies. With the power of Kraken’s advanced trading engine, you can use leverage to go long or short on a variety of cryptocurrencies by up to 5x -- you’ll have five times the earning potential compared to a regular spot trade. 

• Spot trading vs margin trading

Margin trading involves using borrowed money to “lever” up a trade, opening a larger position with a smaller amount of the trader’s funds. Essentially, Kraken lends the trader an amount of funds to increase the size of their order, which in turn boosts the gain from a profitable trade. 

For example, if you place a margin trade with a leverage of “2.0”, Kraken will double your trading power by lending you the same amount you put up to open the position, with the matched amount to be repaid once the position is closed.

• Related terms and concepts 
• How it works

Large investors have traditionally used margin trading to express unique ideas about the market, but most investors frequently lack access to these tools. With Kraken, margin trading is accessible to everyone. Apply anywhere from 2x to 5x leverage to an order with just one click, whether you’re placing a market or limit order.

Margin trading is currently available on Kraken with:

Another benefit of margin trading cryptocurrencies with Kraken is that we offer extremely competitive fees. Depending on the currency pair you’re looking to leverage, we’ll only charge up to 0.02% to open a position and up to 0.02% (per 4 hours) in rollover fees to keep it open. This value, when combined with our deep liquidity across all of our markets, means that you’ll be able to maximize your earnings and get your money quickly.

• Full breakdown of margin trading fees