Every decision we make comes back to one principle: Building the best possible experience for our clients. That’s why we are proud to announce that Kaiko has ranked Kraken as the #1 global crypto exchange for Q3 2025 – our first-ever top finish, completing our steady rise from #3 in Q1 2025 and #2 in Q2 0 recognition is about more than where we stand now. It’s about how we got here: By listening to our clients, strengthening our infrastructure and pushing the industry forward with transparency and 1 off, who is Kaiko? Kaiko is one of the world’s leading providers of digital asset market 2 quarterly exchange ranking methodology evaluates global trading venues across a wide range of criteria including governance, security, technology, liquidity, business and data 3 ranking is widely followed by institutions, regulators and market participants, making it a meaningful benchmark of exchange quality and 4 to #1: What the ranking reveals Our top position in Kaiko’s Q3 2025 ranking highlights categories where Kraken continues to lead: Security Kraken earned a 100 – the highest possible security score and six points higher than any other 5 reflects our uncompromising approach to asset protection, robust custody systems and industry-leading 6 trust us with their financial freedom and we take that responsibility 7 quality Accuracy, timeliness and transparency are essential for client 8 regularly publish our Proof of Reserves and our real-time data feeds empower traders and institutions with unparalleled 9 Deep order books and tight spreads make for smoother execution at the price you 10 liquidity ensures clients – from everyday traders to global institutions – can trade with efficiency and 11 strength From product breadth to executive leadership, our business fundamentals remain 12 reflects both our innovative spirit and our strong foundation which enable us to continue delivering for clients.
Together, these pillars reinforce what matters most: Building a leading platform that clients can rely on every 13 based on our client-first philosophy That’s because every high mark ties back to a simple truth: Clients deserve a platform they can rely 14 means peace of mind Data quality means confidence in every trade Liquidity means fairness and efficiency Business strength means innovation for the long run These are not abstract metrics – they are the lived experience of Kraken clients. “Reaching #1 is a powerful milestone, but it’s only the 15 100-out-of-100 score in Security shows how client protection is always our non-negotiable first priority,” said Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi.
“When you pair that with deep liquidity, transparent data and relentless innovation, you build more than an exchange – you build trust. That’s what Kraken stands for and that’s how we’ll continue to accelerate the global adoption of crypto.” Building better from the #1 spot Our rapid rise through Kaiko’s rankings is proof that prioritizing clients drives sustainable 16 validates our vision of a crypto ecosystem that is transparent, resilient and accessible for all. We’re proud to be leading the industry in 17 more importantly, we’re excited for what comes next: Continuing to raise the bar for client experience, building new products and expanding global access to 18 at Kraken, #1 is not the finish line – it’s the foundation for the 19 Started with Kraken
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