How to Buy Cardano on Kraken

Why Buy Cardano on Kraken?

Kraken is excellent for ADA:

• Never hacked - Perfect security record
• ADA staking - Earn 3-4% APY
• Proof of reserves - Verified holdings
• Low fees - 0.25% on Kraken Pro
• US availability (except NY)

Prerequisites

1. Government ID
2. Social Security Number (US)
3. Bank account
4. 15-20 minutes

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Create Account

1. Go to Kraken.com
2. Create account and verify

Step 2: Deposit

Method	Time	Fee
ACH	1-5 days	Free
Wire	0-5 days	$5
SEPA	1-3 days	Free

Step 3: Buy ADA

Instant Buy:

1. Buy Crypto → ADA
2. Enter amount
3. Confirm

Kraken Pro:

1. Trade → New Order
2. ADA/USD
3. Place order

Step 4: Stake ADA

1. Go to Earn
2. Select Cardano
3. Stake and earn 3-4% APY

Kraken Fees

Type	Fee
Instant Buy	1.5% + spread
Pro Maker	0.25%
Pro Taker	0.40%

Tips

1. Use Kraken Pro for lower fees
2. Stake ADA for passive income
3. Enable Global Settings Lock

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Last updated: January 2025. Not available in NY.