$6 billion in 2017. $1.7 trillion today. Volume has exploded in the cryptocurrency futures market since the launch of leveraged trading contracts on major venues just three years ago. In fact, derivatives volumes are now commonly 4.6x the size of spot volumes. The reason for...
In our newest free webinar on Friday, Kraken Growth Lead Dan Held welcomed special guest Michael Saylor, the co-founder and CEO of MicroStrategy for a deep dive into his personal investment philosophy and strategy. Known as the “bull of bulls” in Bitcoin circles, Saylor did...
He’s making a BIG bet on Bitcoin. Square, JP Morgan, Bloomberg – there have been major macro tailwinds for Bitcoin of late, but none quite like MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor’s $425 million buy with no intention to sell. To unpack this news and what it means...
We know that quick and efficient asset transfers are crucial in the fast-moving crypto industry. With this in mind, we are excited to announce the recent addition of SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Instant) to the EUR funding methods available to our clients in...
In our Markets Series we’ve covered concepts essential to understanding crypto market structure. We started off by defining a market, explained the structure of an orderbook, looked at the different types of orders, defined a trade, and discussed the various types of orders. Using...
Update: For FLOW unlocking schedule please refer to our updated Support Centre article. Note: In order to claim FLOW through Kraken, you must have purchased it in the ICO. This is not a token giveaway or free airdrop. We are pleased to announce that...
Today we are pleased to announce an important milestone in our high-growth expansion into the APAC region, with the launch of account funding and trading in Japan. The following services are now available to Japan residents: Spot trading in 5 major cryptocurrencies – Bitcoin...
Kraken has identified an active scam targeting the cryptocurrency community in which malicious actors are using fake identities to pose as members of our token listing team. Cryptocurrency teams that use LinkedIn and Telegram should be on high alert, as these efforts appear to be...
We are excited to list 3 new assets on our platform on October 15. Filecoin (FIL) Uniswap (UNI) yearn.finance (YFI) Note that FIL is a bit different from the other two because it is a “mainnet listing,” meaning that trading will begin as soon...
We are pleased to announce that Filecoin (FIL) will be listed on Kraken starting October 15. This will be a “mainnet listing,” meaning that trading will begin as soon as possible after the Filecoin mainnet goes live and transfers are enabled on the network. ...
VIP clients are the first to receive Kraken Intelligence reports. If you’d like early access to our latest research, sign up for the latest research or ask your account manager for more details. Kraken Intelligence, our team of in-house research experts, has released its Bitcoin...
Sure, Bitcoin has a price, but what makes it valuable? Kraken Intelligence, our team of expert analysts, have given their take in a new report released last week entitled “Bitcoin & Intrinsic Value.” At 20-plus pages, it’s our most detailed breakdown to date of all...
We are pleased to announce the addition of domestic (FedWire) and international (SWIFT) USD funding options through Silvergate Bank. The move brings Kraken a step closer to its goal of offering more funding choices than any other cryptocurrency exchange, and follows on the heels of...
What is the value of Bitcoin? It’s a question that’s been asked since the innovative asset first appeared on message boards, and it’s only persisted as its value and usage has grown. But while one definitive answer to this question remains elusive, that doesn’t mean...
As Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, I’ve spent the past two years building one of the most advanced security programs in the cryptocurrency industry. While most of my work involves hardening our security behind the scenes, I also work with our Product and Engineering team on...
As Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, Nick Percoco knows firsthand how to protect clients at one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency companies from cutting-edge cyber attacks. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever that traders and investors take matters into...
Kraken is excited to announce we will soon be reopening services in Japan, a move that’s part of a broader initiative to expand our industry-leading services into high-growth APAC markets. The announcement follows Kraken’s expansion into the rapidly growing Australian market with the acquisition...
We are thrilled to announce that the State of Wyoming has approved Kraken’s application to form the world’s first Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI), called Kraken Bank. Headquartered in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Kraken Bank is the first digital asset company in U.S. history to receive a...