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Maker

Millions choose Kraken to buy Maker. Start with just $10.

Buy

Maker

Millions choose Kraken to buy Maker. Start with just $10.

Buy Maker

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 246 MKR worth $361,263.

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.

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

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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.

Maker rewards

See if you can earn rewards

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 $1,467.51 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 0.068 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.

Learn more about Maker

How is Maker different from normal cash?
Unlike traditional currencies, Maker is not issued or maintained by a centralized government entity. Instead, a decentralized network of computer nodes is responsible for maintaining Maker. This decentralization means the holders and users of Maker can help to maintain the network.
Where can I buy Maker?
Most find that the easiest and most secure way to purchase Maker is through a trusted cryptocurrency platform like Kraken. While Maker can be purchased using several different methods, Kraken offers the security, support and simplicity people often look for when buying cryptocurrencies like Maker.
How do beginners buy Maker?
While Kraken makes it easy for anyone to buy Maker, beginners should first do their own research (and may consider seeking professional advice) before making decisions about whether or not to buy digital currencies. After learning about Maker in the Kraken Learn Center, beginners can use Kraken to buy Maker in moments with as little as $10.
Is Maker available to buy and sell in my country?
To find out if Kraken offers Maker in your region, please check our Support article to see what cryptoassets are available in your country.
Is Maker a good investment?
The short answer is, it depends on your own individual circumstances and risk tolerance. For those that see a long term prospect behind decentralization, Maker may be a worthwhile purchase.
Can I purchase Maker using my local currency?
Kraken supports six different government-issued fiat currencies including:
- US dollars (USD)
- Euros (EUR)
- Canadian dollars (CAD)
- Pounds sterling (GBP)
- Swiss franc (CHF)
- Australian dollar (AUD)
What are the transaction fees for buying Maker?
Kraken offers a competitive fee structure based on transaction size, asset, payment method and market conditions. Learn more about Kraken’s fee structure.
What is the minimum amount of Maker I can buy?
You can buy as little as $10 worth of Maker on Kraken. Kraken also allows you to set up recurring buys so you can continuously accumulate small amounts of Maker regularly.
Can I buy Maker with a debit card?
Yes, you can buy Maker using a debit card on Kraken.
Can I buy Maker with other cryptocurrencies?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to purchase Maker using hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Browse the Maker markets available on Kraken to see how much it costs to buy Maker with other cryptocurrencies.
How can I keep my Maker safe?
While we believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cold wallet, we strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Maker. When you choose to keep your Maker on Kraken, it is secured by our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Maker?
Yes, Kraken makes it easy to automatically buy Maker on a recurring basis. Recurring buys, also known as dollar cost averaging, is a way to continuously increase your asset holdings without needing to manually place an order each time.
Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Maker?
Each country handles cryptocurrency taxes differently. It’s recommended you speak with a local professional tax advisor before making any digital asset purchases or reporting your crypto taxes.
Can I transfer Maker from Kraken to my crypto wallet?
Yes, the Maker you buy on Kraken is yours. Kraken makes it easy to withdraw your Maker to any hot wallet or cold wallet that supports Maker. Simply enter the external wallet address and your Maker will be in your wallet a few moments later.
Is it safe to leave my Maker on Kraken?
We take every measure possible to keep the Maker you choose to leave on Kraken secure and accessible to you. While we still believe the safest place for your crypto is in your own cryptocurrency wallet, we constantly strive to be as transparent and secure as possible when you trust us with your Maker. Learn more about our globally-recognized security standards.
Can I pay for online goods and services using Maker?
Yes, as long as the seller is willing to accept Maker in return for the goods and services you are purchasing.
What is the current circulating supply of Maker?
The current circulating supply of Maker is 918,466 MKR.

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Buy

Maker

How to buy Maker

Create your free Kraken account

Connect a funding method

Complete your Maker purchase

Why buy Maker with Kraken?

Buy and sell 200+ cryptocurrencies

Flexible funding options

World-class security

About Maker

What can you do with Maker?

Swap Maker for other assets

Maker FAQ

Can I buy and sell Maker instantly?

How much does it cost to buy 1 Maker?

Can I buy Maker with a credit card?

How to trade Maker

Can I buy $100 worth of Maker?

Is Maker safe to buy?

Learn more about Maker

How is Maker different from normal cash?

Where can I buy Maker?

How do beginners buy Maker?

Is Maker available to buy and sell in my country?

Is Maker a good investment?

Can I purchase Maker using my local currency?

What are the transaction fees for buying Maker?

What is the minimum amount of Maker I can buy?

Can I buy Maker with a debit card?

Can I buy Maker with other cryptocurrencies?

How can I keep my Maker safe?

Can I set up automatic recurring buy orders for Maker?

Will I owe taxes when buying and selling Maker?

Can I transfer Maker from Kraken to my crypto wallet?

Is it safe to leave my Maker on Kraken?

Can I pay for online goods and services using Maker?

What is the current circulating supply of Maker?

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