Earn APR on your crypto

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

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Auto Earn is a simple way to grow your crypto holdings with no additional effort. By turning on Auto Earn, 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.¹

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Eligible assets

Auto Earn is available on the assets listed below. Earnings are paid out on a weekly basis.

Polygon Ecosystem TokenPOL

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

^ Asset availability for Opt-In Rewards may differ due to geographic restrictions. Please see our Where can I use Kraken? support page for more information.

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New

USDG Rewards now available on Kraken

Kraken+ members earn up to 4% APR on USDG holdings, double the non-subscriber rate. It’s time you got more for your crypto.²

Earn USDG Rewards

Once activated, your rewards are generated by flex staking³ a portion of your eligible assets on-chain, or allocating them to our Opt-In Rewards program.⁴

Always under your control

Your assets can be traded, withdrawn, or used for trading collateral at any time.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.

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.

Advanced staking options

With Kraken Pro you can manually choose how much of each individual asset to allocate, and whether to use flexible or bonded staking.

Plus, if you hold ETH you may want to restake your holdings to earn up to 8% APR.

Pro staking

ETH restaking

Advanced staking options

With Kraken Pro you can manually choose how much of each individual asset to allocate, and whether to use flexible or bonded staking.

Plus, if you hold ETH you may want to restake your holdings to earn up to 8% APR.

Pro staking

ETH restaking

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Rewards FAQs

Who can use Auto Earn?

You! If you have a verified account in a supported location and own eligible assets, you can start using Auto Earn. Your earnings will begin growing in your account the next day.

How do I turn Auto Earn on or off?

On the Kraken app or website, access your Account balance page and check lifetime rewards. From here you can turn Auto Earn on or off anytime.

On the Kraken Pro app or website, access your Portfolio page to turn Auto Earn on. To turn it off access Settings on web or Account details on the app to turn Auto Earn 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 accrue daily and all your earnings are paid out on a weekly basis. Depending on the program, payouts may be in the same asset you staked or in a different asset. For example, BTC Staking rewards are paid in $BABY, Babylon’s native token.

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 Auto Earn 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), Global Dollar (USDG), and Tether (USDT) balances in your Kraken account. Opt-In Rewards utilizes assets as further described in our Terms of Service.

Can I use Auto Earn both in the regular and the Pro apps?

Yes, Auto Earn 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 Auto Earn?

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 Auto Earn?

Tax may need to be paid in some locations. We suggest you speak to a tax professional for accurate, local advice.

1. Geographic restrictions may apply.

2. Boosted USDG Rewards, including the Auto Earn rate, is determined and paid out by Kraken in its sole discretion, is subject to change and is not available in all regions. Due to its partnership with Global Dollar Network, Kraken receives an economic benefit with respect to amounts of USDG minted, held on platform, and received in on-chain transfers.

Kraken+ is an automatically renewing subscription requiring recurring payments. Cancel anytime. Price is inclusive of applicable taxes (i.e., VAT) where required. In other regions, the price shown does not include taxes, which will be added at the time of purchase where applicable. Subscription benefits vary by region and may be modified by Kraken at any time upon notice. Zero-fee trading is subject to monthly trading-volume limits, which can be viewed in your account settings. Spread and payment processing fees still apply. See our Terms of Service for more info.

3. Geographic restrictions apply. Projected annual rate is an estimate based on the average staking rewards accrued over the past period, before commission, and is subject to change. Staking involves risks including no guarantee of rewards, potential loss from slashing or hacks, and depreciation in the value of assets while staked. For Flexible staking, Kraken will only stake a portion of your assets. You will receive rewards on up to 50% of the assets you choose to stake. Please refer to Kraken's Terms of Service for additional information.

4. Not available in the US, EEA, and certain other regions. Auto Earn rates are subject to change. Participation in the Opt-In Rewards Program involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. For the full terms and conditions, please refer to Kraken’s Terms of Service.

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