Advertiser disclosure: some links on this page may be affiliate links, meaning ExchangeCatalogue may earn a commission if you open an account. This never affects the data shown here, which is drawn from our catalogue and compared mechanically. How we make money.
Data refreshed 4 Nov 2026 · Compiled by Charlie Williams
Trust score 8 / 10 · Trust rank #33 · Founded 2014
Bitso is a cryptocurrency exchange that provides a user-friendly platform for trading a variety of digital currencies. It is known for its secure and efficient services, catering to both beginners and experienced…
Read the Bitso review
Trust score 10 / 10 · Trust rank #2 · Founded 2011
Kraken is a well-established cryptocurrency exchange known for its robust security measures and comprehensive range of digital assets. It provides a user-friendly platform suitable for both beginners and experienced traders, offering competitive…
Read the Kraken reviewBitso and Kraken are both centralized exchanges. Bitso (founded 2014, headquartered in Gibraltar) ranks #33 on our trust rank, reports $15.1M in 24-hour trading volume and lists 29 coins across 45 trading pairs. Kraken (founded 2011, headquartered in United States) ranks #2 on our trust rank, reports $1.60B in 24-hour trading volume and lists 717 coins across 1,402 trading pairs. The two overlap in 4 countries; Bitso is available in 0 countries where Kraken is not, and Kraken in 40 where Bitso is not.
Scored on 6 measurable dimensions where both exchanges have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | Bitso | Kraken |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #33 | #2 |
| 24h trading volume | $15.1M | $1.60B |
| Coins listed | 29 | 717 |
| Trading pairs | 45 | 1,402 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Gibraltar | United States |
| Exchange type | Centralized (CEX) | Centralized (CEX) |
| Countries available | 4 countries | 44 countries |
| Licences / registrations | Not verified | Central Bank of Ireland, MiCA licence - Ireland, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), cryptoasset registration - United Kingdom, Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), registered platform - Canada, Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA), broker-dealer licence - United Arab Emirates |
| Trading types | Derivatives | Derivatives, Spot |
| Best-for use cases | — | Beginner-Friendly, Centralized, High Liquidity, Low-Fee, Margin trading, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that exchange — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Available at both (4): Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico.
Only Kraken (40): Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta and 15 more.
Availability reflects the countries each exchange declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the exchange's own site before signing up.
Kraken reports the higher 24-hour trading volume ($15.1M vs $1.60B), based on the latest market data in our catalogue.
Kraken lists more coins: 29 at Bitso versus 717 at Kraken.
Kraken has the higher trust score (8 / 10 vs 10 / 10). The score reflects liquidity, scale of operations and cyber-security signals as tracked in our catalogue.
Kraken is the older of the two, founded in 2011; Bitso was founded in 2014.
They overlap in 4 countries. Bitso is additionally available in 0 countries () and Kraken in 40 countries (Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile and 34 more).
Risk warning: cryptoassets are highly volatile and largely unregulated in many jurisdictions. You may lose the entire amount you deposit. Nothing on this page is financial advice; check availability and terms with the exchange before opening an account. Full risk disclosure.