Earn APR on your crypto

Hold crypto, earn rewards, it’s that easy. Make your crypto work for you.

Rewards is a simple way to grow your crypto holdings with no additional effort. By turning on Rewards you can generate earnings with no lock-up periods, and your funds are always accessible. It's the easy way to get more out of your crypto.

Rewards is not available to US and UK clients.
Other geographic restrictions may apply.

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How it works

You can activate Rewards with one click in the Kraken or Kraken Pro app or website. Earnings are then generated by flex staking a portion of your eligible assets on-chain or allocating to our Opt-In Rewards program*. The APR rates shown are before applicable fees are deducted and are an estimate of rewards you could receive on the assets you hold.

Always under your control

Your assets can be traded, withdrawn or used for margin trading** collateral at any time, there’s no lockup period.

Earn in the assets you hold

Whether you have Ether, Polkadot,
Cardano or any other, your weekly earnings will be paid out in that asset.

Your assets grow automatically

Your weekly earnings are automatically
added to your balances and compound
over time.

Optimize the performance of your portfolio

With a single touch, generate passive income from assets that traditionally may be lying idle.

* Allocation depends on asset types. Opt-In Rewards is available in select geos only.
** Geo restrictions apply.

Eligible assets

Rewards are available on the assets listed below. Earnings are paid out on a weekly basis in the same asset that earned them.

Rates are estimates and are subject to change in compliance with Kraken's terms of service.

⌃Asset availability for Opt-In Rewards may different due to geographic restrictions. Please see Kraken’s Where can I use Kraken? support page for more information.

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Kraken Pro

Want more control?

If you’re after more advanced options, visit our Pro Staking page. You’ll be able to manually choose how much of each individual asset to allocate and whether to use flexible or bonded staking.

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Kraken Rewards

FAQs

Who can use Rewards?
You! If you have a verified account in a supported location and own eligible assets, you can start using Rewards. Your earnings will begin growing in your account the next day.
How do I turn Rewards on or off?
On the Kraken app or website, access your Account balance page and check lifetime rewards. From here you can turn Rewards on or off anytime.

On the Kraken Pro app or website, access your Portfolio page to turn Rewards on. To turn it off access Settings on web or Account details on the app to turn Rewards off.
How much can I earn?
Each eligible crypto asset has its own estimated APR (Annual Percentage Return). Check our list of eligible assets to see the APR for each asset.
When are my earnings paid out?
Rewards accumulate every day and all your earnings are paid out on a weekly basis. Rewards are paid in the same asset that earned them.
What are the limits?
You can earn rewards for any eligible asset with a balance of more than 1 USD. The total amount of each asset eligible for Rewards is capped. Asset caps can be seen here. There is no limit to the amount of rewards that can be earned by eligible assets. 
Where can I see my rewards?
On the Kraken app or web, access your Account balance page and check lifetime Rewards.

On the Kraken Pro app or web go to Portfolio, Spot to see Total Spot rewards.
What is staking?
Staking allows individuals to earn rewards by contributing to the security and decentralization of the blockchain network utilizing blockchain Proof-of-Stake protocol.
What are Opt-In Rewards?
Opt-In Rewards gives you the option to earn rewards on available and idle Bitcoin (BTC), USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) balances in your Kraken account. Opt-In Rewards utilizes assets as further described in our Terms of Service.
Can I use Rewards both in the regular and the Pro apps?
Yes, Rewards can be enabled in either app or website and will only be active on assets not already staked in Pro.
Is there a fee for using Rewards?
No, we don’t charge any additional fee, however Kraken does charge a commission on the rewards generated. See here for more details.
Do I need to pay tax on rewards generated by Rewards?
Tax may need to be paid in some locations. We suggest you speak to a tax professional for accurate, local advice.

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Rewards are generated by staking a portion of your eligible assets on chain, Kraken keeps the remainder unstaked for liquidity purposes. The Flex APR rates shown are net of applicable fees and are an estimate of rewards you could receive on all the assets you hold. Opt in Rewards is available in select geos only. 

Reward rates are subject to change and compliance with Kraken’s terms and conditions. These materials are for general information purposes only and are not investment advice or a recommendation or solicitation to buy, sell, stake or hold any cryptoasset or to engage in any specific trading strategy. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated, and you may not be protected by government compensation and/or regulatory protection schemes. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds. Tax may be payable on any return and/or on any increase in the value of your cryptoassets and you should seek independent advice on your taxation position. For more information, please see our Terms of Service.