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About Kraken Status
BlueMonitor checks Kraken (kraken.com) by sending automated requests to its servers. If the service responds within a normal timeframe and returns a successful status code, it's marked as operational. Response times over 3 seconds indicate the service is slow, and connection failures or server errors indicate the service may be down.
Recent Incidents
Dual-Currency Investments
Oct 16 , 13:25 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 16 , 13:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 16 , 11:05 UTC Scheduled - On October 16 at 13:00 UTC, dual-currency investments will undergo maintenance for up to 5 minutes. During this time, clients may be unable to create new investments or view rates. Existing investments will not be affected.
Conflux (CFX) Deposit Delays
Oct 16 , 08:12 UTC Investigating - We're investigating an issue with the Conflux (CFX) funding gateway. Deposits may be delayed at this time. All other funding methods are operating normally. We are working diligently to resolve the issue and will keep you updated.
Canton Deposits and Withdrawals Maintenance
Oct 15 , 16:39 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 15 , 15:46 UTC Update - Scheduled maintenance is still in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 15 , 15:45 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 15 , 15:41 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance on the Canton network on October 15, 2026, from 15:45 to 16:40 UTC. During this maintenance window, deposits and withdrawals on the Canton network will be temporarily unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide an update once maintenance is complete and services are restored.
Blank favorites page for Pro App and Pro Web users who used Prop trading
Oct 16 , 15:31 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. A fix has been released, and affected users should update to the latest version of the Kraken app. Favorites that were already removed can't be restored, so affected users will need to add them again. No other functionality was affected. Oct 15 , 20:22 UTC Monitoring - A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results. Oct 15 , 13:42 UTC Identified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. Oct 15 , 13:32 UTC Investigating - We are currently investigating an issue causing Blank favorites page to display for Pro App and Pro Web users who used Prop trading. No other functionality is affected.
Polygon (POL), TRON (TRX) and Optimism (OP) Funding Delays
Oct 15 , 10:28 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Oct 15 , 10:05 UTC Identified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. Oct 15 , 09:39 UTC Investigating - We're investigating an issue with the Polygon (POL), TRON (TRX) and Optimism (OP) Funding funding gateways. Deposits and withdrawals may be delayed at this time. All other funding methods are operating normally. We are working diligently to resolve the issue and will keep you updated.
Kraken Website and API Maintenance
Oct 15 , 07:09 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 15 , 07:06 UTC Update - Markets are back online while we continue to verify the system status. All order types may be submitted and can be matched. Oct 15 , 07:04 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. Oct 15 , 07:03 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. Oct 15 , 07:01 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 13 , 07:26 UTC Scheduled - The Kraken Spot Exchange Website and API will be undergoing maintenance as we upgrade our systems on Thursday, October 15 at 07:01 UTC, and will 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. During the maintenance window, sign-in and other account-related features may also experience brief interruptions, including access to account settings and two-factor authentication (2FA). These interruptions are expected to last approximately one minute within the planned maintenance window. 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.
Derivatives Platform Maintenance
Oct 15 , 07:58 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 15 , 07:42 UTC Update - Maintenance is taking longer than expected and has been extended until 07:55 UTC. We’ll post a further update as soon as we have one. Oct 15 , 07:24 UTC Update - Maintenance is still in progress. We estimate it will take another ~15 minutes. We’ll provide further updates as soon as we have them. Oct 15 , 07:16 UTC Update - Scheduled maintenance is still in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 15 , 07:00 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 14 , 11:53 UTC Scheduled - The Derivatives platform will be unavailable for approximately 15 minutes on Thursday (October 15th) at 07:00 UTC as we perform site maintenance. There will be a period of 'post-only' once the platform is back online and checks are being completed.
USDT withdrawal delays on Ethereum
Oct 15 , 12:03 UTC Resolved - This incident has been resolved. Oct 15 , 11:40 UTC Identified - The issue has been identified and a fix is being implemented. Oct 15 , 06:25 UTC Investigating - We are investigating potential delays to USDT withdrawals on the Ethereum network. Deposits are not affected. We will provide an update as soon as we have more information.
Dual-Currency Investments Maintenance
Oct 13 , 17:27 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 13 , 16:48 UTC Scheduled - On October 14th at 09:30 UTC, dual-currency investments will undergo maintenance for up to 10 minutes. During this time, clients may be unable to create new investments or view rates. Existing investments will not be affected.
Dual-Currency Investments
Oct 14 , 09:42 UTC Completed - The scheduled maintenance has been completed. Oct 14 , 09:30 UTC In progress - Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary. Oct 14 , 07:56 UTC Scheduled - On October 14th at 09:30 UTC, dual-currency investments will undergo maintenance for up to 15 minutes. During this time, clients may be unable to create new investments or view rates. Existing investments will not be affected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kraken down right now?
This page shows the real-time status of Kraken. The status is checked automatically by pinging Kraken's servers. If the status shows "Down", it means Kraken is currently experiencing issues.
Why is Kraken not working?
Kraken may not be working due to server outages, scheduled maintenance, network issues, or high traffic. Check the current status above for real-time information.
How do I check if Kraken is down for everyone?
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What should I do if Kraken is down?
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