Verdict
Higher trust score: Hodl Hodl
Based on our trust scoring, Hodl Hodl comes out ahead of Kraken (8.9 vs 4.8). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
Kraken
4.8
Weak
Hodl Hodl
8.9
Good
Privacy /100
Kraken
2
Poor
Hodl Hodl
100
Good
Trust /100
Kraken
68
Average
Hodl Hodl
88
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L5Mandatory
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Veteran US-regulated exchange founded 2011 with 600+ assets, full mandatory KYC, and bi-annual proof-of-reserves audits — listed here as a comparison baseline for custodial KYC platforms, not as a no-KYC option.
Non-custodial P2P Bitcoin marketplace with 2-of-3 multisig escrow, running since 2016 — 100+ fiat currencies, 300+ payment methods, 0.5-0.6% fees. Email required but no ID; US not served.
Jurisdiction
United States
United Kingdom (Hodlex Ltd)
Founded
2011
2016
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Exchange
Exchange, P2P
Feature comparison 12
Kraken
Hodl Hodl
Bitcoin (BTC)
Cash
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Non-custodial
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Open source
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Lightning Network
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Peer-to-peer
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Accepts fiat
Mobile app
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Web app
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Available worldwide
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Custodial
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Requires email
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