5 Best Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms in 2021

3. Kraken 

Cryptocurrencies: 50+

Payment Methods: Wire Transfer and Bank Transfer

Kraken is the oldest crypto trading platform and is offering its services since 2011. It was founded by Jesse Powell and is owned by Payward Inc. Kraken is regarded as one of the most trusted and secure crypto trading platforms because the digital assets are stored in cold wallets with encrypted account information.  Kraken is available across 46 U.S. states and 176 countries. The fee is as low as 0% to 0.26% of the total value and is charged when the order is executed. In 2020, Kraken became the first crypto company to be awarded the charter of U.S. state banking. Kraken bank charter will launch digital and crypto banking products. Kraken has nearly 6 million clients and deals with around seven fiat currencies. Like its rival, Coinbase, Kraken also plans to go public through a direct listing in 2022.