API Overview
Kraken is one of the oldest and most reputable crypto exchanges, known for strong security and professional trading features.
API Features
- REST API: Full trading, funding, and account management
- WebSocket API: Real-time market data and private data
- Rate Limits: 15 requests/second with API key
- Trading Pairs: 200+ including fiat pairs
- Order Types: Market, Limit, Stop, Stop-Limit, Take-Profit
Low Trading Fees
Kraken offers some of the lowest fees in the industry:
- Maker: 0.16%
- Taker: 0.26%
- Volume discounts available
Python Example
import krakenex
from pykrakenapi import KrakenAPI
api = krakenex.API('key', 'secret')
k = KrakenAPI(api)
# Get OHLC data
ohlc = k.get_ohlc('BTC/USD')
print(ohlc)
Best For
- Professional traders requiring advanced order types
- European users (strong EU presence)
- FiAT integration needs
- High security requirements