Kraken
How to buy Maker
Create your free Kraken account
Provide your email address & country of residence.
Connect a funding method
Fund your account with your preferred payment method.
Complete your Maker purchase
Buy Maker with as little as $10.
In the past 24 hours, Kraken clients bought 81 MKR worth $123,906.
Why buy Maker with Kraken?
Kraken offers a safe and easy way to get started with crypto. Use our flexible payment methods to instantly buy Maker with a credit card, debit card, bank transfer, and more.
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Dollar cost average your Maker purchases with recurring buys on the Kraken mobile app and get $10 when you refer a friend to Kraken.
About Maker
Maker is the software that maintains the DAI stablecoin. The Maker protocol operates and maintains DAI, a cryptocurrency-collateralized stablecoin designed to track the price of the U.S. dollar. Its MKR cryptocurrency is an Ethereum (ERC-20) token that is used to govern how changes to the software that keeps DAI running are made.
What can you do with Maker?
With Kraken, you can do more with Maker. From making your first trade, to collecting NFTs and utilizing our advanced Maker pro trading tools, all the Kraken features you need are backed by our world-class security and 24/7 support.
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Trade Maker for NFTs
Collect & trade NFTs
Trade Maker OTC
High volume Maker orders
Trade Maker futures
95+ perpetual futures
Maker API trading
Automate your trades
Swap Maker for other assets
After you buy Maker, you can trade it for fiat currencies and other cryptocurrencies. Kraken offers deep liquidity and instant trades on over 200 Maker trading pairs.
Maker FAQ
Can I buy and sell Maker instantly?
Yes, it only takes a few clicks to buy and sell Maker after you connect your funding method.
How much does it cost to buy 1 Maker?
At the current market rate, it costs $1,524.96 to purchase one MKR. Kraken makes it easy to buy Maker in minutes.
Can I buy Maker with a credit card?
Yes, you can buy Maker with a Mastercard or Visa credit card on Kraken. We offer several different ways to fund your account with cash or cryptocurrency.
How to trade Maker
You can trade Maker by first creating a Kraken account. Next, deposit or purchase the amount of MKR to open your position. Once your account is funded, select your desired MKR trading pair and start trading Maker.
Can I buy $100 worth of Maker?
Yes, Kraken offers a secure and easy to buy $100 worth of Maker. At its current price, $100 equals 0.066 MKR.
Is Maker safe to buy?
The Maker price can change dramatically based on market conditions. While Maker is among the most popular cryptocurrencies in the market, you should do your own research on Maker before buying.
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