Introducing our FIX 4.4 API, Kraken's latest trading interface designed specifically for institutional clients. Seamlessly integrated with our spot trading engine, FIX offers unmatched access, performance and support for both market data and trading.
Comprehensive Access
Access to real-time prices and order management including the following messages:
- Reference data: InstrumentListRequest and InstrumentList
- Order book and trades: MarketDataRequest, MarketDataFull and incremental snapshot
- Trading engine status: TradingSessionStatusRequest and TradingSessionStatus
- Order entry: NewOrderSingle, OrderCancelRequest and OrderMassCancelRequest
- Order status: OrderStatusRequest and ExecutionReport
- Kill switch feature with session-based cancel on disconnect (COD)
Enhanced Performance
- Hosted in proximity to our data center for superior latency
- Native trading engine integration for fast execution
Guaranteed Delivery, Ordering and Recovery Mechanism
- Recovery of missed messages and reliable connection maintenance through the FIX resend request mechanism
- Guaranteed ordering of messages from the client to the trading engine
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Test and certify FIX 4.4 in a sandboxed UAT environment before going live
- Includes the entire Kraken trading stack
- Validate functionality and compatibility to minimize any integration issues
Robust Security
- Advanced encryption and secure authentication
- Regular infrastructure updates safeguard against potential threats
Dedicated Support
- 24/7 support from experienced professionals
- Comprehensive resources including documentation and support portal