Kraken Canada: CAD Funding, Fees, Staking (select assets) & Proof-of-Reserves

Kraken offers Canadian users multiple CAD deposit options (Interac e-Transfer, in-person at Canada Post, cards & bank transfer), competitive maker/taker fees, optional staking on select assets (availability varies by country), and industry-leading Proof-of-Reserves you can verify yourself.

Why Canadians Use Kraken

• Rich CAD funding rails
  Fund your account by Interac e-Transfer, credit/debit card or wire, or in person at Canada Post (cash/debit via IPP). Interac deposits require Intermediate/Pro verification.

• Transparent fees (Kraken Pro)
  Maker/taker schedule with volume discounts; support docs show maker/taker ranges (generally up to 0.40% taker / 0.26%+ maker tiers depending on pair & volume). Kraken also runs maker-rebate initiatives on select pairs to deepen liquidity.

• Staking & “Auto Earn” (country & asset dependent)
  Kraken lists staking pages and payout cadence; some assets explicitly note “not available in Canada.” Always check each asset page before allocating.

• Security you can verify
  Regular, auditor-backed Proof-of-Reserves with Merkle-tree user verification; latest PoR posts (2024–2025) confirm 1:1 coverage for major assets. Hardware-key 2FA (FIDO2/Yubico) and passkeys supported.

• Platform breadth
  Large asset list (country availability varies), Kraken Wallet supports major networks (BTC, ETH L2s, SOL, DOGE) if users want a separate self-custody app.

❓ Kraken Canada FAQs

What CAD deposit methods can I use?
Interac e-Transfer, credit/debit cards, bank transfer, and in-person Canada Post deposits (cash/debit). Interac requires Intermediate/Pro verification.

What are the trading fees?
Kraken uses a maker/taker model with 30-day-volume discounts. Docs show ranges up to 0.40% taker with lower tiers as volume rises; some pairs may have different schedules or rebates. 

Is staking available in Canada?
Sometimes. Kraken provides staking/Auto Earn, but certain assets are marked “not available in Canada.” Check the asset’s staking page before you allocate. 

How does Kraken prove my assets are backed 1:1?
Through recurring Proof-of-Reserves. You can verify your own inclusion via a Merkle-tree proof; recent 2025 reports cover major assets.

What security options exist for my account?
App & web support passkeys and hardware security keys (FIDO2/Yubico) for sign-in and master key; funding 2FA supports Yubico OTP.