We are pleased to announce the launch of margin trading for Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Ripple (XRP). The addition expands our margin offering to 8 assets, including Bitcoin (XBT), Ethereum (ETH), Ethereum Classic (ETC), Augur (REP), Monero (XMR), and Tether (USDT). Which currency pairs and...
We are pleased to announce that Kraken will list Tezos (XTZ). XTZ trading starts Tuesday October 16! Trading and funding start time The approximate launch time globally is: PT: Tuesday October 16 at 8:00 am ET: Tuesday October 16 at 11:00 am UTC: Tuesday October...
We are pleased to announce that Kraken will list two new digital assets – Cardano (ADA) and Quantum (QTUM). Trading and funding start time Trading and funding in the two assets will launch simultaneously. The approximate launch time globally is: PST: Friday September 28 at...
Customer service is deeply important to Kraken. It is core to our brand and company culture. Security first and customer service second. We must set a positive example for this industry, and do things better than the services we seek to replace. If we take...
Previously, in order to help mitigate strain on our platform caused by exponential growth, we delisted some of our trading pairs and suspended all advanced order types (you can read our blog post about it here: https://blog.kraken.com/post/1234). Since then we have made many infrastructure improvements...
Kraken is pleased to announce support for EOS trading! The EOS platform is designed to scale the mainstream development of decentralized applications for large businesses, and claims to the first platform to do so. Which EOS Pairs are Available For Trading? EOS-Ethereum (EOS/ETH) EOS-Bitcoin (EOS/XBT) EOS-U.S....
Fintechs, neobanks, and token issuers building on the chain get liquidity, qualified custody, listings, and on/off-ramps through a single institutional relationship.
Part 4 of 8 in our TGE Readiness Series. What qualified custody actually is, why it determines your investor universe, and how to choose one before TGE.
Part 3 of 8 in our TGE Readiness Series by Kraken 360. Here’s Part 1, the TGE Checklist, and Part 2, 6 vendors to lock in before mint. It’s 6 hours before your TGE. The exchange listing goes live at 9 a.m. Your vesting contracts are...
Every decision made at minting is permanent. Chain selection, token standard, initial supply, custody structure — you can migrate and reissue, but you can't go back.
Part 1 of 8 in our TGE Readiness Series. Most TGEs don't go wrong all at once. They just cost more, move slower, and perform worse than they should. Usually because the right decisions weren't made in the right order.
This is Part 3 of a three-part playbook for protocol teams preparing for a public token generation event.
There is a stage in every platform's growth where product alone stops being enough.
Something has shifted in how crypto traders think about their portfolios. The separation that once defined crypto as its own isolated market is disappearing.
Integrate Kraken’s API to enable spot and futures trading (including tokenized equities via xStocks) while earning lifetime commissions
How systematic traders separate strategies on Kraken: which problems multiple API keys solve, which problems subaccounts solve, and why most professional setups use both.
TL;DR: New to Kraken API Unlocked? Read blogs 1-4 here. Every API trader reaches a point where they ask the same question: is my connection fast enough, or is latency costing me an edge? For individual traders running systematic strategies, cloud connectivity is mostly sufficient,...
We launched colocation with Beeks Financial Cloud one year ago, expanding access to low-latency trading infrastructure for both individual and institutional traders.
We’re thrilled to announce that DOS is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading DOS trading is live as of August 10, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that QUID is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading QUID trading is live as of August 4, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that xU3O8 is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading xU3O8 trading is live as of July 30, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that SN44 is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SN44 trading is live as of July 30, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that BNKR is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading BNKR trading is live as of July 29, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
We’re thrilled to announce that SN62 is available for trading on Kraken! Funding and trading SN62 trading is live as of July 21, 2026. To add an asset to your Kraken account, navigate to Funding, select the asset you’re after, and hit ‘Deposit’. Make sure...
Our new product within Kraken Earn gives customers a simple way to earn up to 2.5% in BTC-denominated rewards while maintaining Bitcoin price exposure.
Higher rewards. Clear timelines. Full control. Why settle for flexible when you can go further?
Use your cash first. Then use the crypto already in your portfolio to cover the rest.
Diversify and get access to an automated, managed portfolio of multiple asset classes with a single tap.
The crypto landscape is evolving faster than ever before, drawing in a new wave of mainstream investors. We’re here to simplify that journey, making crypto investing smarter, more accessible and easier for everyone. That’s why we’re excited to launch Bundles – an innovative new feature...
This marks the beginning of a broader partnership with Centrifuge to bring more RWAs into Kraken QC.
Decentralized finance often feels like a world built for developers rather than everyday investors. DeFi Earn removes that barrier.
When you enable futures for the first time, your first 30 days come with no trading fees. You pay 0 taker fees on up to $10 million in volume, plus 0 maker fees on every order you post.
Anthropic and OpenAI are two of the most sought-after private companies in the world, and now you can take a position in them without waiting for public listings.
Perpetuals trade alongside spot, margin and CME-listed futures on Kraken Pro, giving US traders a unified view of crypto derivatives in one interface.
SpaceX is one of the most sought-after private companies in the world, and for the first time you can take a position in it without waiting for its public listing.
Kraken Pro now gives you access to 70 traditional finance futures markets (including oil, gold, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100) alongside 290+ crypto perpetuals. One account, one interface, every market.
We have increased our selection of margin and futures collateral currencies to now include USDG. We’re committed to providing traders with greater flexibility and control, and are excited to announce a significant expansion in our collateral opportunities for Kraken Pro traders. New collateral currency choice ...
Four native tools bring structural market analysis directly into your Desktop workspace
Trade U.S. stocks and ETFs within Kraken's unified multi-asset trading environment
Your trading reflexes, upgraded. With the new Trade Shortcut module in Kraken Desktop, you can now place pre-configured trades instantly — no forms, no hesitation. Build custom buttons for any strategy, from quick entries and exits to smart OSO setups.Speed, precision, and control — now...
Because the quality and stability of our platform IS the product.
We strive to build the best experience possible for our customers, so making our beautiful, snappy apps is non-negotiable. The hard part is keeping things fast while rapidly moving forward and shipping new features in our big and complex apps.
Four years ago – in Oxidizing Kraken: improving Kraken infrastructure – I explained how Kraken began transforming its backend by leveraging Rust. Nearly four years later, how did that early bet turn out?
By Ben Irving, Kraken Sr. Software Engineer Performance pain can make developers go the extra mile. In this blog post, you can learn from the performance issues we experienced at Kraken and how we embarked on a New Architecture adoption journey to solve those issues....
Authored by: Shannon Kurtas, Product Director, Pro & Institutional Trading Max Kaplan, Sr. Engineering Director, Core Infrastructure & Data Engineering Suketu Gandhi, Sr. Engineering Director, Trading Technology Steve Hunt, VP Engineering Nearly twelve years ago, Kraken began its pioneering mission to become one of the...
By: Brett McLain, Director of Engineering – Crypto, Fiat, Staking If you’re interested in cryptocurrencies, payments, or staking and want to help build the financial system of the future, the funding engineering team @ Kraken is hiring! When Kraken launched almost a decade ago, only...
From stock transfers to passive income, here’s what’s new.
Commission-free* trading on 11,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, now available to select U.S. clients.
Clients can now choose a term, lock their rate for its full duration, and let rewards compound automatically, with no rate drift and no active management required.
For Kraken Pro users who hold meaningful positions, the choice has historically been binary: sell to access capital, or hold and let the position remain inert against an immediate capital need. Flexline introduces a third path.
Crypto-native businesses and high-net-worth individuals have built real wealth in this asset class. Getting that wealth to work in the real world shouldn't require liquidating it.
You have positions that are working. The question is how to access capital without unwinding them.
You've spent years building a position. Here's how to make it work without giving it up.
You've built a position, so why not put it to work for you? Here's who Flexline is really for.
Crypto holders have long faced a frustrating trade-off: hold your assets for the long term, or sell them to access liquidity. Kraken Flexline solves this.
For a long time, access to capital has largely determined who gets the opportunity to significantly grow their wealth. Whether you’re an active trader, a market enthusiast, or someone who simply understands how markets move, your earning potential is limited by how much money you...
Unlock 24/7 forex trading with EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perpetual futures on Kraken Pro.
Today we're introducing Ink Points, a loyalty program built for the traders who show up. Not a feature update. Not a promotion. A season.
INK airdrop to follow
America's sandwich giant is going public. You can be in before it starts trading.
Introducing BTC Vaults on Krak, up to 2.5% (variable) market-leading yield on the asset you already believe in.
Krak now offers a dedicated Virtual IBAN for clients in Romania. Share it with your employer, and start earning rewards on every payday.
Krak now offers a dedicated Virtual IBAN for our customers from Latvia, Greece, Croatia, and Hungarian, directly inside the app. Open it in minutes, share it with your employer, and start getting paid with rewards from day one. It’s a real Virtual IBAN on local...
Available now to eligible customers across the UK and EEA and designed for Krak customers who expect more from everyday spending, without sacrificing flexibility or control.
Travel should be rewarding, not just memorable. Today, we’re launching Krak Concierge, a new in-app hotel booking experience that turns travel spending into real value.
Krak now offers a dedicated UK sort code and account number and local IBANs for clients, directly inside the app. Open it in minutes, share your details with your employer, and start getting paid with rewards from Day One.
Spend your Kraken crypto and cash balances, anywhere Mastercard is accepted across the globe. Now available to eligible customers across the UK and EEA, with additional markets coming soon.
Perpetuals trade alongside spot, margin and CME-listed futures on Kraken Pro, giving US traders a unified view of crypto derivatives in one interface.
U.S.-based clients can now trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside our market-leading spot crypto liquidity.
One integration powers broader access to regulated spot and derivatives trading for 200+ partners and millions of end users.
Announcing a turnkey solution for banks, fintechs and financial platforms -- now powering bunq’s in-app crypto trading.
Institutions are increasingly evaluating platforms not just on where they can trade, but on what their assets can do while held there. Bitcoin is at the center of that shift.
Kraken Institutional clients can now access DeFi yield directly from Kraken’s qualified custody solution, tapping into bespoke and curated strategies through their existing Kraken relationship.
Integrate Kraken’s API to enable spot and futures trading (including tokenized equities via xStocks) while earning lifetime commissions
This marks the beginning of a broader partnership with Centrifuge to bring more RWAs into Kraken QC.
Any platform serving EU clients without a CASP license will be operating in breach of EU law, and there is no “pending” status that lets a firm keep operating while its application is reviewed.
Solana has become one of crypto’s most important proving grounds for high-throughput, low-cost, internet-scale finance.
Crypto is no longer just for trading. With Kraken Pay, you can use 300+ crypto assets to pay your friend for last night’s dinner or send money to your family overseas. It’s time to free your crypto.
Airdrops, priority support, free tax tools and more – all for Kraken+ subscribers.
Trever’s Digital Asset Operating System is used by financial institutions across Europe to manage the full digital asset lifecycle within a single environment, including trading, treasury, settlement and bookkeeping.
Kraken Prime delivers best execution, deep liquidity and 24/7 white-glove support through a single, integrated platform.
Kraken Wallet users can now link their Kraken accounts directly to their Kraken Wallet, unlocking a seamless and secure way to manage their crypto. No more switching platforms or copying addresses -- just connect and go.
Kraken Wallet is excited to announce Swaps, a fast, convenient way to swap tokens without fees. Swaps removes the complexity and overhead from both same-chain and cross-chain token swaps, providing a straightforward interface and optimized swap routing, without needing to go directly to decentralized exchanges...
Kraken Wallet now offers encrypted iCloud backups for your secret recovery phrase (SRP). This feature provides a simple and secure way to store your SRP and recover your wallet, helping ensure you always have access to your cryptoassets. Self-custody with peace of mind Kraken Wallet...
With Kraken+, monthly subscribers unlock zero-fee trading and boosted USDG rewards, for just $4.99 a month.
For years, token sales have been defined by speed. Whoever clicks first wins. We think it’s time for something fairer.
Built in exclusive partnership with Legion, we’re opening the door for something new: Kraken Launch, your gateway to participate in ICOs and early token sales, directly from your Kraken account.
Full margin visibility remains available at every step of a position’s life. A higher ceiling gives you more room to size a position. It doesn’t change how that position is measured, managed, or charged.
We are making new pairs available for spot margin trading in the US, taking our total to 28 markets enabled for spot margin trading on Kraken Pro! Margin trading is now available for five new trading pairs: Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long Limit...
Spot margin trading is now available for the SpaceX xStocks tokenized equity SPCXx.
We are making a new pair available for margin trading, taking our total to over 260 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro! Pair base Pair name Available leverage Long limit Short limit VVV* VVV/USD 3 3750 0 * Pair is long-only Start trading...
Spot margin trading is now available for NEAR, HBAR, CRV, XLM, SHIB, and TRX on Kraken Pro for eligible US traders.
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
Security is top of mind across crypto right now, and phone scams remain one of the easiest ways fraudsters catch people off guard. We’ve introduced new features that help you confirm it’s really Kraken Support on the line, and hang up with confidence when it’s...
Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of PYUSD on Stellar
Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USDC on Injective
Kraken now supports deposits and withdrawals of USDe on the Avalanche network
Kraken is the first U.S. centralized exchange to natively support Tempo — the payments-purpose-built Layer 1 with near-instant, sub-cent settlement for stablecoin payments.
The first additions to our roadmap are Chutes, Hippius, Lium, Score, Targon, Ridges AI, and Vanta.
We are proud to unveil the Williams Racing rear wing design chosen by fans in our second annual Rear Wing Takeover contest! The FW46 cars driven by Alex Albon and Franco Colapinto will feature six fans’ digital alter egos from the Cosmos collection. Tens of...
Enter our second annual Rear Wing Takeover Contest for a chance to see your Cosmos race on a Williams Racing FW46 challenger in Austin!
Over the last two months, Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass holders have been eligible to claim up to five free History in the Making collectibles, which pay tribute to defining moments that shaped over 45 years of competing in the fastest sport on the planet....
Clients are now able to easily access the entire Art Blocks collection, spanning hundreds of different generative artists, as part of our effort to make generative digital art more accessible for all.
Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce the 2024 roadmap for the Williams Racing Collectibles+ Grid Pass, powered by Kraken.
Collect your free pass and unlock immediate exclusive digital and physical perks and access to unique Williams Racing experiences, powered by Kraken. Kraken, the Official Crypto and Web3 Partner of Williams Racing, is excited to announce a new innovation in fan engagement and digital collectibles;...
Our customers in the US and more than 100 countries can now trade 2,500+ Solana-based tokens directly from the Kraken app they already use, including many not yet listed on any centralized exchange.
Linear, USD-settled options on BTC and ETH mark the first phase of a long-term build as options activity in crypto is set to track toward levels seen across traditional derivatives markets
Customers now expect financial services to operate continuously, without the delays and frictions associated with legacy systems. For businesses, this shift presents a clear opportunity, and significant operational complexity.
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
We’re excited to launch something new on the Kraken app — and if you’ve ever wanted to take a position on what’s going to happen next in crypto markets, this could be for you. Today we’re launching Kraken Perps (short for Kraken Perpetuals), available in...
Full margin visibility remains available at every step of a position’s life. A higher ceiling gives you more room to size a position. It doesn’t change how that position is measured, managed, or charged.
Linear, USD-settled options on BTC and ETH mark the first phase of a long-term build as options activity in crypto is set to track toward levels seen across traditional derivatives markets
Starting today, your Kraken Pro fee tier is based on your best of three measures: spot trading volume, futures trading volume, or AOP.
The ceiling was just raised. Here's what changed, who it's for, and how the mechanics actually work.
Today we're introducing Ink Points, a loyalty program built for the traders who show up. Not a feature update. Not a promotion. A season.
We are making new pairs available for margin trading, taking our total to over 250 markets enabled for margin trading on Kraken Pro!
The Bullion Rush trading competition is built around combined gold and silver perpetual futures. Trade one metal, trade both, and let your closed positions do the talking.
From August 5 through August 31, 2026, every $1 you trade earns you one entry into our anniversary sweepstakes.
On 1 July, if the platform you trade on doesn’t have a MiCA license, your access to deposits, withdrawals, or trading could change.
If you're holding USD or stablecoins that aren't working hard enough for you, there's a better option available right now on Kraken.
For too long, earning on stablecoins has come with strings like lockups or extra settings. Trade-offs that force you to choose between accessibility and yield. We think that’s backwards.
A 3% deposit match on cash or crypto doesn’t come around often, and this one is built to be simple, fair, and genuinely rewarding.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 are the first two markets in a broader multi-asset build-out for Kraken Prop, with commodities next on the roadmap.
Get 24/7, no-expiry access to the Nasdaq 100, with Prop evaluations starting at just $20
What if your biggest trading limitation isn’t skill, but capital?
This integration brings Kraken’s fiat ↔ crypto infrastructure to Onramper’s aggregation platform.
We’ve always believed that seamless access to crypto is the foundation for accelerating global adoption. Today we’re excited to announce Kraken Ramp. With just one developer-friendly API, Kraken Ramp allows any platform to integrate buy/sell flows directly into their product. No redirects, no compliance headaches,...
Security is top of mind across crypto right now, and phone scams remain one of the easiest ways fraudsters catch people off guard. We’ve introduced new features that help you confirm it’s really Kraken Support on the line, and hang up with confidence when it’s...
We do a lot in the background to help find and block fraudsters and scammers that are abusing the crypto industry. We report them to law enforcement. But the best defender against losing your hard-earned money is you.
Payward recently supported Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international effort to disrupt cryptocurrency fraud and “approval phishing” scams.
Building and maintaining a high bar for security and compliance is fundamental to how we serve our clients’ needs. Today, we’re pleased to announce that Kraken’s institutional-grade qualified custody offering has successfully completed the SOC 2 Type 2 compliance examination — a significant milestone that...
As the world of digital finance continues to evolve, it’s essential to stay informed about the risks associated with fraudulent activities. During Scam Awareness Week, we aim to educate users on how to protect themselves from scams and highlight the industry’s efforts to create a...
As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the overall security of the crypto ecosystem, we’re informing the crypto community that we have patched an isolated bug in our deposit and funding systems. No client assets were impacted or vulnerable leading up to this disclosure....
Two simple ways to stake your idle MON and put it to work are now available
Three earning options, up to 2.2% APY, now available globally
Three earning options, up to 10% APY, available globally at launch
If you're holding NEAR without staking it, you're leaving rewards on the table.
Kraken clients can now earn rewards on their SUI holdings through our new staking strategies: 1-day bonded and Auto Earn.
Integration with Bitcoin-native staking protocol Babylon introduces secure Bitcoin staking supporting Proof-of-Stake networks – a first for Kraken clients.
America's sandwich giant is going public. You can be in before it starts trading.
Something has shifted in how crypto traders think about their portfolios. The separation that once defined crypto as its own isolated market is disappearing.
Eligible xStocks are recognized automatically as collateral wherever futures and margin trading are available on your account.
Customers in the EEA and many global markets: you can now register your interest in the IPO of the company behind WeTransfer, Evernote, and Vimeo
Kraken customers in over 110 countries, including the EEA, can now register their interest in participating in the SpaceX IPO through xStocks, bringing one of the world's most anticipated public listings to a global audience.
Payward Services’ xStocks framework will give Kraken customers and those of select xStocks Alliance members the ability to participate in tokenized US-listed IPOs at the offering price, opening a corner of capital markets historically reserved for institutional investors.