Exchange rate limited
Kraken throttled request throughput and execution responses are delayed.
Last updated 2026-05-13
Symptoms
- Exchange state is RATE_LIMITED
- Execution latency increases
Likely causes
- Burst request volume
- Exchange-side throttling events
Why this happens
Rate limiting protects exchange stability and may temporarily degrade trading responsiveness.
Recovery steps
- Wait for throttling window recovery.
- Avoid repeated manual retries that increase pressure.
- Review deployment urgency before resuming high-frequency actions.
Escalation path
- Open support ticket if rate-limited state persists beyond normal recovery windows.