What Happens to Your Kraken Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Deadline
None
Difficulty
Moderate
Documents
Death cert + probate
Step-by-Step Guide
Document Kraken account
Note your Kraken username and email. Document all holdings.
Estimated time: 10 min
Note staking positions
If you have crypto staked on Kraken, document the positions and unbonding periods.
Estimated time: 5 min
Executor contacts Kraken
Executor submits a support ticket at support.kraken.com with Death Certificate and probate documents.
Document Now Checklist
- Username
- Account email
- Holdings list
- Staking positions
Tax and access note: Crypto receives a step-up in basis at death — get date-of-death valuations BEFORE selling anything. If the family cannot access the assets, professional supervised recovery is available through our partnership with The Crypto Accountant. Learn more →
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