Kraken Institutional
OTC
Execute large orders off the open Kraken exchange through our premium OTC trading service.
Over a decade of experience building crypto-native solutions for enterprises
Deep liquidity
Access to instant, large-lot pricing and execution. Get a single quote for orders over $100K knowing you'll get your entire fill – and its exact price – before you trade.
Comprehensive listings
Access all asset pairs listed on the Kraken exchange or trade 150+ pairs in seconds via the OTC Portal.
Settlement flexibility
Settlement options allow you to settle trades within 24 hours using your Kraken account, your bank and/or external wallet.
Features
Large crypto trades with private, personalized services
RFQ via OTC Portal
Our easy-to-use, self-service RFQ offers automated OTC trading. Receive executable quotes in seconds and settle trades instantly using the existing funds in your account.
Trade via chat
Chat securely with our trade desk to confirm the asset, lot size and price of your trade. Benefit from white-glove, personalized service from initial consultation to trade execution.
Full suite of OTC capabilities
OTC spot
Fill large spot pair orders over chat or RFQ. Kraken OTC offers deeper liquidity and minimal slippage for competitive execution and settlement 24/7/365.
OTC derivatives
Our OTC Derivatives offering includes options trading and structured products, providing maximum flexibility to tailor your investments in line with your objectives. Learn more.
Why Kraken?
Market share
We have been at the forefront of crypto for over a decade, with over 9 million clients in 190 countries. We are #1 in Europe with over 35% market share.
Security expertise
Kraken is secured by industry-leading security and cryptography experts.
24/7/365 support
Our award-winning, always-available Account Management team has deep expertise in crypto products and services.
Start trading OTC with Kraken Institutional
If you're ready to unlock OTC trading with Kraken, fill out the form below. A member of the Kraken Institutional team will reach out to help you get set up.
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Terms and eligibility
- Eligibility for OTC trading is subject to applicable AML/CFT laws and regulations.
- We require a minimum order size of $100,000 and will consider exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
- Kraken OTC does not hold custody of assets on behalf of trading counterparties.
- Kraken OTC's chat trading and RFQ services are available to Pro-level verified clients. RFQ-only services are available to Intermediate-level verified clients.
Availability of products may vary by jurisdiction.