Kraken (Historical Trades & OHLC)
Kraken Historical Data Export Guide
Replay regulated Kraken crypto spot and futures price action locally.
#01Raw Platform Data Specifications
Default File Format
CSV / GZ
Timestamp Precision
10-digit Unix Seconds with Decimals
Default Timezone
UTC
Volume Column Support
Yes (OHLCV)
#02How to Export Historical Data from Kraken (Historical Trades & OHLC)
1
Download Kraken historical trade data from support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047543791.
2
Aggregate trade records or select pre-built OHLC candles.
3
Format timestamp to standard datetime.
#03Raw Header vs Standardized Header Mapping
| Raw Platform Column | Target Standard Column | Conversion Notes |
|---|---|---|
| unixtimestamp | time | Convert floating point Unix timestamp to formatted datetime string. |
#04Common Import Pitfalls & File Glitches
⚠️File Trap 01
Kraken trade exports have floating point timestamps (1672531200.1234).
#05Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert Kraken tick files into 1-minute bars?+
Yes, use our formatting utilities to aggregate trades into 1m replay bars.