Everything you need to know about transferring Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies between Exodus and Kraken.
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What is Kraken?
Kraken is a centralized exchange and platform based in the United States. It was founded in 2011 and allows users to buy, sell, and trade assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others.
You can hold crypto in Kraken or transfer it to Exodus for full control of your assets. To learn more about Exodus as a self-custody wallet, visit: What makes Exodus a self-custody wallet?
Kraken is a third-party platform that is not affiliated with Exodus. As such, Exodus cannot guarantee the performance of its products/services or that the steps shown and the information provided will always be accurate.
How do I receive crypto in Exodus from Kraken?
Mobile
In the Kraken app, sign in to your account and tap More.
Tap Withdraw.
Tap the asset you want to send to your Exodus wallet.
Open Exodus and copy the address for the asset you're sending from Kraken to Exodus. Follow this guide to find your receive address: How do I receive Bitcoin and other crypto in Exodus?
When you view the address for your asset, check which network it uses. You'll need to select which network to use if the asset is available on multiple networks.
Back in Kraken, tap Add new address.
Select the network.
Make sure the network you select in Kraken matches the network of the Exodus receive address you viewed in Step 4. Selecting the wrong network can result in loss of funds: Which network should I choose?
Paste the Exodus address you copied in step 4. Then, follow the steps to complete adding your Exodus address.
For a guide on how to add addresses to Kraken, visit: Adding and confirming a new cryptocurrency withdrawal address.
If you are sending XLM, please note that muxed addresses are not supported by Exodus.
Once added, enter or choose the amount you want to withdraw from Kraken to Exodus.
Tap Review.
Review your transaction details, then Swipe to withdraw.
Desktop browser
Open Exodus and copy the address for the asset you're sending from Kraken to Exodus. Follow this guide to find your receive address: How do I receive Bitcoin and other crypto in Exodus?
When you view the address for your asset, check which network it uses. If the asset is available on multiple networks, you'll need to select which network to use.
Go to the Kraken website, sign in to your account, and click Withdraw.
Click the asset you want to send to your Exodus wallet.
Select the network.
Make sure the network you select in Kraken matches the network of the Exodus receive address you viewed in Step 1. Selecting the wrong network can result in loss of funds: Which network should I choose?
Once you select the network, click Add [asset] address.
a) Enter an address description, b) paste the Exodus address you copied in step 1, and c) click Add withdrawal address.
For a guide on how to add addresses to Kraken, visit: Adding and confirming a new cryptocurrency withdrawal address.
If you are sending XLM, please note that muxed addresses are not supported by Exodus.
Once added, enter or choose the amount you want to send from Kraken to Exodus.
Click Withdraw [asset].
Review your transaction details, then click Withdraw [amount + asset].
How do I send crypto to Kraken from Exodus?
Mobile
In the Kraken app, sign in to your account and a) tap Deposit.
Search for the asset you want to send from your Exodus wallet to Kraken.
Select the network.
Make sure the network you select in Kraken matches the network of the asset you're sending from Exodus. Selecting the wrong network can result in loss of funds: Which network should I choose?
Read the instructions and tap I understand.
Keep in mind that Kraken has deposit minimums, address setup fees, and deposit fees, which are listed on its website: Cryptocurrency deposit fees and minimums.
Use the QR code or tap on Copy address.
In Exodus, if you see an error when using the Kraken address, verify that you've entered the address correctly and that the correct network is selected. To learn more, visit: Why do I get an error when entering an address?
If you are receiving XLM, please note that muxed addresses are not supported by Exodus.
Now that you have your Kraken deposit address, you can follow our sending guide to send your funds from Exodus to Kraken: How do I send crypto out of Exodus?
Desktop browser
Go to the Kraken website, sign in to your account. a) Click on Portfolio, then b) click Deposit.
Search for the asset you want to send from your Exodus wallet to Kraken.
Select the network.
Make sure the network you select in Kraken matches the network of the asset you're sending from Exodus. Selecting the wrong network can result in loss of funds: Which network should I choose?
Use the QR code or click on Copy deposit address.
Keep in mind that Kraken has deposit minimums, address setup fees, and deposit fees, which are listed on its website: Cryptocurrency deposit fees and minimums.
In Exodus, if you see an error when using the Kraken address, verify that you've entered the address correctly and that the correct network is selected. To learn more, visit: Why do I get an error when entering an address?
If you are receiving XLM, please note that muxed addresses are unsupported.
Now that you have your Kraken deposit address, you can follow our sending guide to send your funds from Exodus to Kraken: How do I send crypto out of Exodus?
How can I tell which network my asset uses in Exodus?
Before sending assets between Kraken and Exodus, it’s important to confirm which network your asset uses in Exodus and which networks are available in Kraken.
Some assets exist on multiple networks, but Exodus and Kraken might not support all of them. If you send on a network that isn't supported, your funds may be lost or fail to appear.
To learn how to check which network your asset runs on in Exodus, see the videos below or visit: How can I tell which network my token uses?
Mobile
The network badge and wallet shown in the video might look slightly different in the latest version of Exodus. However, the steps to check the network remain the same.
Desktop
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Which network should I choose?
When transferring crypto between Kraken and Exodus, you need to select the same network on both platforms.
In most cases, this means choosing the network by selecting the asset's main blockchain (e.g., Bitcoin or BTC).
If an asset supports multiple networks, choose one that’s supported by both Kraken and Exodus. To learn how to check an asset's network in Exodus, see the videos above, or visit: How can I tell which network my token uses?
If you're uncertain, feel free to email us at support@exodus.com or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat.
Is there a fee for transferring crypto between Kraken and Exodus?
All crypto transactions sent from one wallet to another will incur a network transaction fee.
For more on fees in Exodus, visit: Does Exodus have transaction fees to send or receive?
To learn more about how Kraken handles network fees for sending crypto, see their article: Cryptocurrency withdrawal fees and minimums.
How long do transactions between Kraken and Exodus take?
The time it takes for your transaction to arrive depends on the asset and the network it uses. Each network has different block times and confirmation speeds.
Once a transaction is broadcast from either Kraken or Exodus, network congestion and the fee used may affect its confirmation time. Most transactions typically take between 5 minutes and 1 hour.
Please know, as Kraken is a centralized exchange, there might be additional processing or checks when sending or receiving assets, which could affect transaction times. If your transaction from Kraken to Exodus is still pending or taking longer than usual, please see the following Kraken articles:
How do I find my transaction ID from Kraken?
Transaction IDs are helpful to confirm transaction details or when you need to share transaction details with Exodus Support to help diagnose an issue.
Mobile
Sign in to your Kraken app. a) Tap on Portfolio and b) tap the History icon.
Select transactions you have sent from Kraken.
Next to On-chain transaction ID, you can view the transaction ID. Click the Copy icon to copy it to your clipboard.
To contact Exodus Support, send an email to support@exodus.com or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat. Be sure to include your transaction ID in your message to help us assist you faster.
Desktop browser
Sign in to your Kraken account on a Desktop browser. a) Click on Transactions and under History, b) click on the transaction in question.
Next to On-chain transaction ID, you can view the transaction ID. Click the Copy icon to copy it to your clipboard.
To contact Exodus Support, send an email to support@exodus.com or visit the messenger (purple chat icon in the bottom-right corner) to start a chat. Be sure to include your transaction ID in your message to help us assist you faster.