Kraken has launched Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated
service offering U.S. clients direct access to CME-listed cryptocurrency
futures. The move follows Kraken’s acquisition of retail futures broker
NinjaTrader, a deal that laid the foundation for its entry into the U.S.
derivatives market.
The new integration, available via Kraken Pro, allows
traders to manage both spot and futures positions from a single interface,
marking a major expansion of the company’s U.S. operations.
CME Futures Now Available to U.S. Clients
The service introduces crypto derivatives to Kraken’s
American client base, providing access to one of the most liquid cryptocurrency
futures markets globally. Instant collateral transfers between spot and futures
balances aim to support active strategies and efficient risk management.
“With this launch, Kraken clients in the U.S. can now
trade futures alongside one of the world’s most liquid cryptocurrency spot
markets,” commented Shannon Kurtas, the Head of Exchange at Kraken. “It’s a
meaningful step in giving traders broad market access and increased capital
efficiency within a regulated and high-performance environment.”
The derivatives rollout comes amid Kraken’s broader
effort to position itself as a multi-asset trading venue. In April, the firm
introduced commission-free equities trading in the U.S., covering over 11,000
stocks and ETFs. More recently, it unveiled plans to support tokenized equities
as part of its product expansion.
NinjaTrader Acquisition Sets the Stage
Kraken’s entry into regulated U.S. derivatives follows
its acquisition of retail futures broker NinjaTrader. That deal provided the
infrastructure necessary to support crypto derivatives trading in compliance
with U.S. regulations.
The company plans to expand further later this year by adding commodity, fixed income, FX, and equity futures, positioning Kraken as a one-stop platform for both digital and
traditional assets.
Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.
Kraken has launched Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated
service offering U.S. clients direct access to CME-listed cryptocurrency
futures. The move follows Kraken’s acquisition of retail futures broker
NinjaTrader, a deal that laid the foundation for its entry into the U.S.
derivatives market.
The new integration, available via Kraken Pro, allows
traders to manage both spot and futures positions from a single interface,
marking a major expansion of the company’s U.S. operations.
CME Futures Now Available to U.S. Clients
The service introduces crypto derivatives to Kraken’s
American client base, providing access to one of the most liquid cryptocurrency
futures markets globally. Instant collateral transfers between spot and futures
balances aim to support active strategies and efficient risk management.
“With this launch, Kraken clients in the U.S. can now
trade futures alongside one of the world’s most liquid cryptocurrency spot
markets,” commented Shannon Kurtas, the Head of Exchange at Kraken. “It’s a
meaningful step in giving traders broad market access and increased capital
efficiency within a regulated and high-performance environment.”
The derivatives rollout comes amid Kraken’s broader
effort to position itself as a multi-asset trading venue. In April, the firm
introduced commission-free equities trading in the U.S., covering over 11,000
stocks and ETFs. More recently, it unveiled plans to support tokenized equities
as part of its product expansion.
NinjaTrader Acquisition Sets the Stage
Kraken’s entry into regulated U.S. derivatives follows
its acquisition of retail futures broker NinjaTrader. That deal provided the
infrastructure necessary to support crypto derivatives trading in compliance
with U.S. regulations.
The company plans to expand further later this year by adding commodity, fixed income, FX, and equity futures, positioning Kraken as a one-stop platform for both digital and
traditional assets.
Expect ongoing updates as this story evolves.
This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.
