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0.15% APY

Earn 0.15% on Bitcoin (BTC) with opt-in rewards

Opt-in rewards let you earn rewards on your BTC holdings. Create a Kraken account to earn 0.15% APY on your Bitcoin holdings.

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How to earn rewards on Bitcoin

In just a few steps, you can earn rewards on your BTC in the Kraken mobile app or on the web.

Step 1

Create your free Kraken account

Step 2

Buy or deposit BTC

Step 3

Opt-in to earn up to 0.15% APY on your BTC

Why earn rewards on BTC with Kraken

Compounding rewards
Fast. Easy. No minimums.

Earn rewards on any amount of BTC in minutes

No lock-up periods
Exchange integration

One login for buying, selling, trading and earning rewards on BTC

World-class security
World-class security

Your funds remain safe with Kraken, the secure digital asset exchange

With Kraken, it only takes a few minutes to earn rewards on Bitcoin

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STAKING CRYPTO

Earn up to 17%* on your crypto

It only takes a few clicks to start earning rewards with Kraken.

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Cardano (ADA)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
2-5% Flexible
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Celestia (TIA)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
8-12% Bonded 21D
3-6% Flexible
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Cosmos (ATOM)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
16-21% Bonded 21D
7-11% Flexible
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Dymension (DYM)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
2-5% Bonded 21D
1-2% Flexible
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Ethereum (ETH)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
2.5-7% Bonded 8D
1-3% Flexible

*Subject to additional terms and conditions. Learn more

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Flow (FLOW)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
10-15% Bonded 14D
3-7% Flexible
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Injective (INJ)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
7-11% Bonded 21D
4-7% Flexible
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Kava (KAVA)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
6-9% Bonded 21D
3-6% Flexible
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Kusama (KSM)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
16-24% Bonded 7D
8-12% Flexible
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Mina (MINA)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
7-11% Flexible
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Polkadot (DOT)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
11-17% Bonded 28D
5-9% Flexible
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Polygon (MATIC)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
3-6% Bonded 3D
1-3% Flexible

*Distributed weekly

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Secret Network (SCRT)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
15-22% Bonded 21D
7-11% Flexible
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Sei (SEI)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
3-6% Bonded 21D
1-3% Flexible
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Solana (SOL)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
9-14% Bonded 3D
4-8% Flexible
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Tezos (XTZ)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
13-20% Bonded 10D
5-10% Flexible
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The Graph (GRT)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
14-17% Bonded 28D
6-9% Flexible

*Not available in Canada

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TRON (TRX)

On-chain
Yearly rewards
3-6% Bonded 14D
2-4% Flexible
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Bitcoin (BTC)

Opt-in
Yearly rewards
0.15% Bonded 30D
0.1% Flexible

*Eligible countries only.
Learn more

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Euro (EUR)

Opt-in
Yearly rewards
4.45% Bonded 30D
3.5% Flexible

*Eligible countries only.
Learn more

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Global Dollar (USDG)

Opt-in
Yearly rewards
5.5% Bonded 5D
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Tether (USDT)

Opt-in
Yearly rewards
6.5% Bonded 30D
4.25% Flexible

*Eligible countries only.
Learn more

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US Dollar (USD)

Opt-in
Yearly rewards
6.5% Bonded 30D
4.25% Flexible

*Eligible countries only.
Learn more

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USDC (USDC)

Opt-in
Yearly rewards
6.5% Bonded 30D
4.25% Flexible

*Eligible countries only.
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assets

15+ assets
for staking

rewards

Up to 17% in
yearly rewards

stake

$100M+ in rewards
earned by clients

Reward rates are subject to change and compliance with Kraken's terms and conditions.

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FAQ

Bitcoin opt-in rewards FAQ:

  1. Do I need to lock up my Bitcoin for a period of time when earning rewards on Kraken?

  2. Can I opt-in to earning rewards on BTC using my hardware wallet?

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*Not available in the US and other geographic restrictions apply. Reward rates are subject to change. Participation in the Opt-In Rewards Program involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. For the full terms and conditions, please refer to Kraken’s Terms of Service.