Earn up to 60% commission by referring traders to Kraken

Partner with one of the world’s most trusted crypto platforms. Earn up to 60% on Futures, up to 50% on Spot, plus CPA rewards and Kraken Points as your referrals trade.

Commission rates vary by product, region, and affiliate profile.

Become an Affiliate

What is the Kraken Affiliate Program?

Earn Money by Referring Traders

Most exchanges only pay commissions on trading referrals. Kraken lets you earn ongoing commissions across Spot, Futures, and Margin trading (up to 60% of fees), plus xStocks trading (up to 50% of fees). Affiliates can also earn through Kraken Earn (rates vary) and Krak.

Easy sign up
Simple application process

Apply through a short, guided form where you share your platform details and how you plan to promote Kraken. You’ll typically receive a response within 2 business days.

Easy sign up
Track and manage your referrals

Get a clear view of how your referrals are performing in one place. Use tracking links and creatives to direct traffic, note what’s converting, and see clicks, trades, and commissions update in real time — so you can focus on what drives results.

Easy sign up

Why Kraken affiliate program?

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Spot commission

Up to 50% revenue share

Up to 50%, tiered by performance

50% of fees (first 3 months only)

Futures commission

Up to 60% revenue share

Up to 30% (tiered)

Not available

Earnings duration

Ongoing, based on trading activity

Ongoing, subject to tier status

Time-limited

Products you can promote

Spot, Futures, Margin, xStocks, Krak Card, Kraken Points

Spot, Futures, Margin

Spot only

Tracking & reporting

Real-time performance dashboard

Dashboard with tier tracking

Basic dashboard

Affiliate access

Dedicated affiliate program

Tier-based affiliate system

Limited availability by region

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Become an Affiliate

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FAQs

Submit a short application. Once approved, you’ll get your referral links and dashboard access.

Most applications are reviewed within 24–48 hours.

You earn a share of trading fees when referred traders trade on Kraken.

Up to 50% on Spot and up to 60% on Futures, depending on your terms.

All clicks, trading activity, and commissions update in real-time in your dashboard.

Payout details and schedules are shown in your dashboard.

Yes, you can promote multiple Kraken products, including Spot and Futures — provided that EU affiliates are MiFID-approved to promote futures products.

Eligibility varies by region and is confirmed during application.

Yes, support is available, with dedicated managers for established partners.

Terms apply

Trading derivatives and other financial instruments, including leveraged financial instruments, involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. See our Risk Disclosure to learn more.

Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. Trading using margin involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken's Margin Disclosure Statement to learn more.

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. Please refer to Kraken's Terms of Service

In the UK, Krak Card is issued by Monavate Limited, authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry on electronic money activities and related payment services (FRN: 901097). Payward Services Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to carry on electronic money activities and related payment services under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 1010381). Cryptoasset exchange and custody services are offered by Payward Ltd, registered as a cryptoasset firm with the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 928768).

In the EU, Krak Card is issued by UAB Monavate, authorised by the Bank of Lithuania (authorisation code: LBO02139). Payward Ireland Limited (PIL) and Payward Europe Solutions Limited (PESL), trading as Kraken, are regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. E-money services are provided by PIL and spot trading services are provided by PESL.

£/€0.50 min. spend for cashback. Rate depends on the average assets you hold with Kraken. Geo restrictions and exclusions apply.

xStocks are issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited (a Jersey private limited company) and offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. (“PDSL”), a company licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. xStocks are not nor will be registered with any local securities regulators. PDSL (Kraken) does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and, no communication, through any Kraken App or website or otherwise, should be construed as such. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. Investing in xStocks involves an element of risk. The value of an investment may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Geo restrictions apply. Read Kraken’s xStocks Risk Disclosure at kraken.com/legal/xstocks as well as the Base Prospectus and related Final Terms for xStocks at https://assets.backed.fi/legal-documentation to learn more.