# Kraken Updates Maker Fee Rebate Eligibility for Trading Pairs 9 trading pairs removed from incentive program after reaching sufficient liquidity thresholds. - **Source:** [Kraken Blog](https://brifing.si/source/d5b3c3d8-9f4f-4485-9bd1-50ba4c5fe7ae) - **Published:** 2026-07-16 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a308a403-42a3-40cd-bdb2-62139c4742fd ## Core Change Kraken is updating its maker fee incentive program to align with market conditions. Starting August 5, 2026, 9 crypto pairs that achieved sufficient liquidity will transition from rebate schedule to standard spot fee structure. ## Affected Asset Pairs Popular pairs like HYPE/USD and ESPORTS/USD will no longer qualify for maker rebates. However, incentives continue for 650+ other trading pairs, reflecting Kraken's strategy to consolidate liquidity where most needed. ## Timing & Transition Changes take effect at 4:00 PM UTC on August 5, 2026. Users should review strategies before this date. The transition aims to ensure long-term platform sustainability while maintaining market quality. ## Liquidity Management Kraken strategically uses maker rebates to stimulate liquidity formation. Removing mature pairs from the program allows reallocating incentives to newly listed assets needing market depth development. ## User Impact While market makers face higher costs on some pairs, 650+ pairs retain rebates. Institutional users can consult relationship managers; retail traders may visit the support center for guidance. ## Industry Context This move exemplifies crypto exchanges' professionalization of liquidity management. Kraken seeks optimal balance between user benefits and platform health through dynamic market adaptation. ## Sources covering this story - https://blog.kraken.com/news/aug-5-2026-maker-fee-rebate-trading-pairs-update — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._