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Kraken

CeFi · Exchange · Private (S-1 filed 2025) · Launched 2011
B+

Good (B+) — Conviction Grade

Kraken is the second-largest US cryptocurrency exchange by spot volume. S-1 filed 2025 (IPO pending). Strong security record (no major exploit in operational history). Multi-decade founder continuity (Jesse Powell, then Dave Ripley).

83
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Protocol Security
A
Governance Decentralization
D
Liquidity
B+
Adoption & Utility
B+
Regulatory Posture
A-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2011
  • No major exploit in operational history
  • S-1 filed 2025
  • Multi-decade leadership continuity

/ Best for

Institutional cryptocurrency trading; security-prioritized custody.

/ Watch out for

Pre-IPO private status means liquidity for KRK equity exposure is limited. S-1 process timing TBD.