The Kraken Spot Exchange Website and API are now fully online with all functionality restored. Maintenance has been completed and the issues have been resolved.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 10:09 UTC
Update
Markets are back online while we continue to verify the system status. All order types may be submitted and can be matched.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 10:04 UTC
Update
Markets are now in post-only mode. Only new limit, post-only orders can be submitted. Other order types will be rejected. Existing orders can still be cancelled.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 10:03 UTC
Verifying
Markets are now in cancel-only mode while we verify system status. Existing orders can be cancelled, but new orders cannot be submitted.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Update
The Kraken Spot Exchange Website and API is undergoing maintenance to address the incident. It is recommended not to place or cancel orders during this timeframe. Deposits and withdrawals initiated during the maintenance may be delayed. Sign-in and other non-trading related features will be operational. Following maintenance, markets will briefly enter cancel-only mode, and then post-only mode, before returning to full functionality.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Update
We continue to investigate and resolve the issue, at 09:45 UTC the Kraken Spot Exchange Website and API will be undergoing maintenance and be unavailable for approximately 15 minutes.
Please note this is an estimated timeframe, and the actual restoration of services may vary slightly.
It is recommended not to place or cancel orders during this timeframe. Sign-in and other non-trading related features will be operational.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 09:42 UTC
In progress
Markets remain in post-only mode. Only new limit, post-only orders can be submitted, while other order types will be rejected. Existing orders can still be cancelled.
We are continuing in this mode while working to resolve the issue and will provide updates as soon as more information is available.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 09:11 UTC
Update
Markets are now in post-only mode. Only new limit, post-only orders can be submitted. Other order types will be rejected. Existing orders can still be cancelled. We are working to resolve the issue and will update as soon as we have more information.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 08:09 UTC
Update
Markets are back online while we continue to verify the system status. All order types may be submitted and can be matched.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 08:00 UTC
Update
Markets are now in post-only mode. Only new limit, post-only orders can be submitted. Other order types will be rejected. Existing orders can still be cancelled.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 07:43 UTC
Verifying
Markets are now in cancel-only mode while we verify system status. Existing orders can be cancelled, but new orders cannot be submitted.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 07:38 UTC
Update
The Kraken Spot Exchange Website and API Maintenance is being prolonged. We are working on resolving the issue and will provide updates when they are available.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 07:32 UTC
Update
Scheduled maintenance is taking a bit longer than expected. We’ll share another update shortly.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 07:19 UTC
In progress
Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Posted Aug 28, 2025 - 07:01 UTC
Scheduled
The Kraken Spot Exchange Website and API will be undergoing maintenance as we upgrade our systems on Thursday, August 28 at 07:00 UTC, and be unavailable for approximately 15 minutes. Please note that this is a rough estimate and the precise time when services return may change slightly. It is recommended not to place or cancel orders during this timeframe. Deposits and withdrawals initiated during the maintenance may be delayed. Sign-in and other non-trading related features will be operational. We kindly advise all our clients to plan ahead accordingly and make necessary account adjustments prior to the start of the maintenance. Following maintenance, markets will briefly enter cancel-only mode, and then post-only mode, before returning to full functionality.
Posted Aug 26, 2025 - 11:24 UTC
This scheduled maintenance affected: Website, Mobile Applications and Kraken API (FIX, REST, Websocket, Embed).