Kraken pays 20% of trading fees, 180 days (max 20% rev share). Payout in USDT/BTC/fiat via monthly settlement, min $50. Requires KYC. No geo restrictions. Risk: low. Rating 4.1/5 (155 reviews).
Kraken
US-regulated CEX. 20% fee share, 180-day cap. Lower ceiling but US-compliant.
Kraken is a stable CEX program with 7+ years of operating history.
US-regulated CEX. 20% fee share, 180-day cap. Lower ceiling but US-compliant. Cookie window of 180 days is competitive. No documented geographic restrictions, so global audiences work.
- 01Commission: 20% of trading fees, 180 days. Tiered up to 20% based on referred volume.
- 02Payout: Monthly settlement in USDT or BTC or fiat. Minimum: $50. First payout ~30 days after first conversion.
- 03Attribution: 180-day cookie window. Referrals must convert within that window.
- 04Risk: LOW — Highly regulated, stable. No term changes since launch.
+ Pros
- +US-compliant
- +Strong brand trust
- +Fiat payout
− Cons
- −20% is low
- −180-day cap
- −$50 min + monthly = slow
Highly regulated, stable. No term changes since launch.
Terms
Notes
- 01One of few US-compliant programs.
Frequently asked about Kraken
01How much does Kraken pay affiliates?
Kraken pays 20% of trading fees, 180 days. Maximum revenue share: 20%. Commission model: revenue-share. Payout in USDT or BTC or fiat, monthly. Minimum payout: $50.
02Is the Kraken referral program legit?
Kraken has been operating its referral program for 7 years. Risk level: low (Highly regulated, stable. No term changes since launch.). Community rating: 4.1/5 from 155 reviews. KYC verification required.
03Where is Kraken blocked? Can I use it from my country?
Kraken has no documented geographic restrictions and accepts users from most countries. Always verify on the official Kraken site before signing up.
04How long until I see my first Kraken payout?
Typical first payout: ~30 days after first conversion. After that, payouts are monthly. Cookie window: 180 days.
Rates shown are as published by Kraken on the verification date. Always confirm on the program's own affiliate page before acting.