For persons who are wholesale clients as defined in the Corporations Act 2001, Kraken Futures is provided by Beaufort Fiduciaries Pty Ltd (ACN 162 139 871, AFSL 545124). Derivatives are complex, regulated financial products that may not be suitable for inexperienced investors. You could lose your entire investment and should seek independent financial advice before trading. Click here to learn more about trading futures in Australia.
The educational material on this page is for information only and does not constitute an offer to trade futures. Kraken Futures is provided by a different licensed Kraken entity depending on where you live. Derivatives are complex instruments that carry a high risk of rapid losses due to leverage. You should not risk money you cannot afford to lose. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. Geographic restrictions may apply and can change without notice. Kraken products and services may not be covered by investor-compensation or deposit-protection schemes. Nothing on this page is investment, legal or tax advice. Access is subject to eligibility, local regulation and the terms of service for the legal entity you face.
United States
The NinjaTrader trading platform and related educational material are offered by NinjaTrader, LLC (“NT”). NT does not offer or solicit the purchase or sale of any securities, securities derivatives, or futures products, nor does it offer investment advice, recommendations, or trading advice. Questions related to brokerage accounts should be directed to your broker. References to third-party vendors, including their websites, products, or services, are offered for informational purposes only. These vendors are independent and unaffiliated with NT or its affiliates. NT and its affiliates do not approve, endorse, or assume responsibility for any third-party content. Any concerns regarding the accuracy or quality of vendor-provided materials should be addressed directly with the respective vendor. Employees and affiliates of NT are not authorized to provide assessments or opinions on third-party materials.
Brokerage services are provided by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader, Tradovate, and Kraken Derivatives US, a registered Futures Commission Merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA ID #0309379). Trading futures, options on futures, and foreign currency involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. You may lose more than your initial investment. Only risk capital—money that can be lost without affecting financial stability or lifestyle—should be used for trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading virtual currencies and Bitcoin futures involves additional risks. Before trading, review the CFTC and NFA advisories to understand these risks.
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European Economic Area
Investment services, ancillary services and investment activities (the "Services") in relation to financial instruments are provided and carried out by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited (ex I.F. Greenfields Wealth Ltd) ("PEDSL-CY"). PEDSL-CY is authorised and approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) for the provision of the Services with licence number 342/17. PEDSL-CY is registered in Cyprus with registered number HE 356603 and registered office at Athalassas, 62, MEZZANINE, Strovolos 2012, Nicosia, Cyprus. See Risk Disclosures here. Click here to learn more about trading futures in the EEA.
United Kingdom
In the UK, access to crypto asset derivatives services are restricted to persons meeting the criteria for categorisation as a professional client. These services are provided by Payward Digital Solutions Limited, which is licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (RN: 202403268) to conduct digital assets business in and from Bermuda. These services are not regulated or covered by investor protection measures in the UK. Access to these services is arranged by Crypto Facilities Limited, which is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 757895) to make arrangements with a view to transactions in investments. For more information click here.
Communications regarding crypto asset derivatives services are directed at persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments, high net worth companies, or any other person to whom it may be lawfully directed under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (together, “relevant persons”). Only relevant persons may rely or act upon such communications and engage in investment activity.
Australia
For persons who are wholesale clients as defined in the Corporations Act 2001, Kraken Futures is provided by Beaufort Fiduciaries Pty Ltd (ACN 162 139 871, AFSL 545124). Derivatives are complex, regulated financial products that may not be suitable for inexperienced investors. You could lose your entire investment and should seek independent financial advice before trading. Click here to learn more about trading futures in Australia.
Other Countries
In jurisdictions not listed above, Kraken Futures is provided by Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. which is licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Trading futures, derivatives and other instruments using leverage involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Click here to learn more about trading futures.
Trading on margin involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. Spot margin trading products are offered by Payward Trading Ltd, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Product availability may vary by jurisdiction. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Krak Prop is an unregulated service. This evaluation program is intentionally rigorous and designed to verify a trader’s risk-management skill and strategy discipline before any proprietary capital is allocated by Payward Oceanic Ltd. Most applicants do not pass on their first attempt and there is no guarantee that your performance will improve or that you will pass any future evaluations. Prospective traders should purchase an evaluation only if they are confident in their trading ability and knowingly accept the risk of not qualifying for a funded account. Evaluation fees are non-refundable for each attempt once trading begins, regardless of outcome.
