Kraken API limits per-pair rate throttling to enable multi-asset momentum systems

Multi-pair momentum systems can operate independently without throttling each other because Kraken applies rate limits on a per-pair basis. This infrastructure allows systematic traders to generate signals using WebSocket v2 real-time ticker feeds and execute orders via REST. To validate these systems, Kraken provides OHLCV data extending back to 2013 for major pairs like BTC/USD, enabling backtesting across multiple bull and bear market cycles. The system relies on the WebSocket v2 ticker channel to push price updates as trades occur, which avoids the latency associated with REST polling.