Kraken vs Aster
A live, data-based comparison of stock tokens and stock perpetuals on Kraken and Aster; 54 stocks trade on both. Check the venue's live quote and terms before ordering.
Which to choose
- Kraken lists more stock tokens (127 vs 0 on Aster).
- Aster lists more stock perpetuals (107 vs 0 on Kraken).
- Aster is an on-chain venue you trade by connecting a wallet, without identity verification; Kraken is a centralized exchange that requires an account and KYC.
Overview
| Overview | Kraken | Aster |
|---|---|---|
| Spot tokens | 127 | 0 |
| Perpetuals | 0 | 107 |
| Underlyings covered | 127 | 101 |
| Stock token 24h volume | $4.19M | — |
| Stock perpetual 24h volume | — | $27.20M |
| Token series | xStocks | — |
| Max leverage | — | — |
| Stock tokens (maker / taker) | See the official fee page | — |
| Stock perpetuals (maker / taker) | — | See the official fee page |
| Account | KYC required | Wallet only, no account needed |
| Regions excluded by the terms | not yet confirmed | Mainland China |
Fees are base rates for regular users (maker / taker) from the exchanges' public feeds; for venues without a feed, rely on the official fee page. Fee comparison →
Stocks on both venues 54
| Stock | Premium | Funding rate | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | Aster | Kraken | Aster | |
| -0.24% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -1.81% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -0.02% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| +0.80% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -0.28% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -0.11% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| +0.70% | · | · | +0.0334% | |
| +0.15% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -0.17% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| +0.06% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -1.15% | · | · | +0.0068% | |
| -0.48% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -0.09% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| -0.21% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
| +0.04% | · | · | 0.0000% | |
Premium is the lowest among each venue's comparable stock tokens (normalized by shares per token); funding is from the venue's most-traded perpetual. "·" means the venue has no such product; "—" means it has one but the premium cannot be compared.
Popular stocks on only one venue
Only on Kraken:
Only on Aster:
Next steps
Aster
0 stock tokens · 107 stock perpetuals
- See all stock tokens and perpetuals on Aster →
- Hyperliquid Stock Perpetuals: Wallets, HIP-3 and Funding →
Frequently asked questions
Which has more stock tokens, Kraken or Aster?
Kraken has 127 stock tokens and 0 stock perpetuals; Aster has 0 stock tokens and 107 stock perpetuals. 54 stocks trade on both.
Which regions cannot use Kraken or Aster?
Kraken: not yet confirmed. Aster: Mainland China. Rely on the venue's latest terms and local rules.
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Market data comes from each venue's public feeds and is for reference only, not investment advice. Stock tokens and stock perpetuals are volatile and high risk, and some venues or products are unavailable in certain countries and regions. Check local rules and the venue's terms before trading.