Kraken

Kraken operates one of the oldest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, offering a robust platform for trading over 200 digital assets. From an affiliate's perspective, the Kraken partner program is a performance-based opportunity to monetize audiences interested in personal finance, investing, and blockchain technology. The program is managed through the Impact network, providing partners with professional-grade tracking, real-time reporting, and a library of high-quality creative assets.

The core of the affiliate program is a revenue-share model where partners earn a percentage of the trading fees generated by their referred users. This includes fees from spot trading, futures, margin opening, and margin rollover. Unlike simple referral programs that offer one-time bonuses, the affiliate program focuses on long-term value, allowing partners to earn ongoing commissions for the lifetime of the referred client's activity, subject to a maximum cap per referral. This structure makes it particularly attractive for affiliates who can attract high-volume traders.

Participation is globally inclusive, though Kraken primarily seeks established content creators, publishers, and influencers. Applications are typically reviewed within a few business days. To ensure proper attribution, Kraken relies on cookie-based tracking and Google Analytics; however, they note that users who block tracking through browser extensions may not be manually attributed. Payments are processed monthly and delivered directly to bank accounts in the affiliate's default currency. As a highly regulated exchange with a strong reputation for security, Kraken offers a high conversion potential due to brand trust and a wide range of services including staking and institutional-grade features.