🪙 Kraken Savings Plan CLI

A simple Node.js CLI tool to automate recurring purchases of Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) via the Kraken Pro API – with minimal fees, full control, and a simple interface.

Designed for efficient Dollar/Euro-Cost Averaging, this tool helps you accumulate crypto over time while avoiding the higher fees of standard Kraken DCA.

✨ Features

• ✅ Low-fee crypto purchases via Kraken Pro API
• 🪄 Interactive CLI interface
• 💰 Supports buying BTC and SOL (more coming soon)
• 🧠 Smart order sizing and price checks

🚀 Getting Started

0. Not on Kraken yet?

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1. Clone the repo

git clone [email protected]:davidgruebl/kraken-savings-plan.git
cd kraken-savings-plan

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Set up your Kraken API key

• Go to Kraken API Management
• Create a new API key with the following permissions:
  • Query Funds
  • Query Open/Closed Orders & Trades
  • Create & Modify Orders
• Do NOT enable withdrawal permissions for security.
• Copy your API Key and API Secret.

4. Create a .env file

In the project root, create a file named .env:

KRAKEN_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
KRAKEN_API_SECRET=your_api_secret_here
# Optional: Set your default Dollar-Cost Averaging amounts (default: 0)
BTC_AMOUNT_EUR=250
SOL_AMOUNT_EUR=250

5. Run the CLI

node index.js

🖥️ Usage

• The CLI will show you current BTC and SOL prices (USD & EUR) and your portfolio value.
• You'll be asked if you want to run your savings plan.
• Enter the EUR amount to buy for BTC and/or SOL (press Enter for default, or 0 to skip either).
• Confirm your purchase.
• If you have enough EUR, the order(s) will be placed and your updated portfolio will be shown.
• Enjoy the fun, positive, and sometimes cheeky CLI experience! 🚀🌝

🛡️ Security

• Your API key and secret are loaded from .env and never logged or shared.
• Do not share your .env file or commit it to version control.
• For extra safety, restrict your API key to only the necessary permissions and consider IP whitelisting.

📝 Customization

• You can easily add more coins or change the default Dollar-Cost Averaging amounts by setting BTC_AMOUNT_EUR and SOL_AMOUNT_EUR in your .env file.
• The CLI is designed to be fun and interactive – feel free to tweak the messages or add your own!

❓ FAQ

Q: Can I use this for other coins?
A: Currently, only BTC and SOL are supported, but you can add more by editing the code.

Q: Does this work with Kraken's testnet?
A: No, this is for the live Kraken Pro API.

Q: Is this safe?
A: As safe as your API key! Never enable withdrawal permissions and keep your .env file secure.

📄 License

MIT