Easy. First create a Kraken account, then fund your account with cash or crypto. Then, download and install Kraken Desktop and sign-in using your Kraken login credentials.
Kraken Desktop is available to download and install on Windows, MacOS, and Linux operating systems.
Kraken Desktop supports live data and order execution across 800+ Kraken Spot, Margin, and Futures markets. This includes both single and multi-collateral Futures.
Unlike traditional desktop applications that use web-based HTML iFrame architecture, Kraken Desktop has been developed natively in Iced, a Rust-based desktop architecture specifically engineered for speed, low CPU/GPU usage and peak performance.
Kraken Desktop supports both traditional order tickets and a ladder execution module, designed for streamlined point and click order entry.
Unique to Kraken Desktop, a ladder trading module combines the following:
- An order book
- A time and sales feed
- A point-and-click order input and execution tool
Learn more about our ladder trading module
Yes, Kraken Desktop has an in-built proprietary technical analysis library that supports 30+ popular TA indicators and chart overlays.
Learn how to add TA indicators to Kraken Desktop
Discover and import new layouts from our boards gallery.
Follow us on Twitter/X @KrakenDesktop to also find new layouts for trending markets.
See our support articles for Kraken Desktop, or open a support ticket from within the Kraken Desktop application, or reach out via our support form.
