October ‘25 Releases
Kraken Pro is heating up — from kicking off a $50K Turkey Trading Competition in the U.S. to expanding Futures to ATAS and Tealstreet, and rolling out Desktop 1.10 with Multi-Market Time & Sales.
Turkey Trading Competition live for U.S. Clients
U.S. clients can compete for a slice of $50,000 in prizes, leaderboard bragging rights, and yes — a turkey (and $5K) for the top trader. Terms apply*.
Kraken Futures Integration with ATAS and Tealstreet
Futures is now available directly through ATAS and Tealstreet, giving traders access to one of the most trusted crypto futures platforms.
September ‘25 Releases
Kraken Pro is leveling up fast — from the launch of xStocks and the acquisition of Breakout, to boosted margin leverage, a new Desktop release, a 2% U.S. derivatives promo, and earning Kaiko’s #1 global ranking. We’re redefining what it means to trade in crypto.
xStocks Now Available on Kraken Pro
Eligible non-U.S. clients can now trade tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs — 24/5, self-custodial, and alongside crypto. Powered by Backed, xStocks bring true multi-asset trading to Kraken Pro.
Kraken x Breakout is Live
Kraken has acquired Breakout, a prop trading platform that lets you access up to $200,000 in live trading capital and keep over 80% of your profits — no deposit required (other than the cost of the evaluation), just pass a one-step evaluation and start trading.
Kraken Derivatives 2% Deposit Matching for U.S. Clients
In September, we offered our U.S. clients an additional 2% on their deposits when they funded their Kraken Derivatives U.S. futures account and traded. See full terms here.
August ‘25 Releases
This month Kraken Pro shipped serious upgrades — from global regulatory wins to expanded funding options, new collateral support, and passive BTC rewards. We’re building the most complete trading experience in crypto, and the world is taking notice.
8 New Collateral Currencies for Margin & Futures
Kraken Pro now supports 52 collateral currencies, including new additions like SPX, ALGO, ONDO, FARTCOIN, FET, UNI, CRV, and ENA. This unlocks deeper strategic flexibility, tax efficiency, and margin optimization across spot and derivatives.
Trade Shortcuts in Kraken Desktop
Build one-click trade buttons to enter, exit, or bracket positions instantly. Trade Shortcuts give you speed, precision, and total control — now available across all layouts in Kraken Desktop.
Kraken Desktop 1.8 — Precision at Speed
The latest Kraken Desktop release brings deeper execution control and sharper clarity to every trade — with support for Iceberg orders in Trade Shortcuts, automatic price bucketing and hotkeys in the Order Book, in-chart depth on hover, and refreshed visuals for a crisper experience.
Capitalise.ai Joins Kraken — No-Code Trading Is Coming
We’ve acquired Capitalise.ai to bring natural-language strategy automation to Kraken Pro. Soon, clients will design, backtest, and execute trades using plain English — no coding required.
July ‘25 Releases
From regulated derivatives in the U.S. to smarter staking and platform-level performance boosts — July was a landmark month for Kraken Pro. Here’s what we shipped:
Kraken Derivatives US — Regulated Futures for American Traders
Clients in the U.S. can now access CME-listed crypto futures directly through Kraken Pro. Trade spot and futures side by side with unified collateral, seamless UX, and institutional-grade infrastructure.
Kraken Ranked #2 Globally by Kaiko
We’ve moved up in Kaiko’s Q2 2025 Exchange Ranking — climbing to the #2 global spot. The ranking recognizes our market quality, transparency, compliance, and security. A milestone, not a finish line.
June ‘25 Releases
June delivered eight punch-packed upgrades—from real-time portfolio stats and on-chain BTC rewards to institutional prime brokerage, API-driven crypto access, desktop speed boosts, Markdown notes, fresh listings and an interview with Pro trader Dentoshi! Scan the highlights below and put every new edge to work.
Asset-Level Portfolio Metrics — Clarity in One Glance
Unrealized P&L, average price and cost basis are now built into your Portfolio view on Kraken Pro (web + mobile). Spot winners, trim risk and refine entries without a spreadsheet.
Bitcoin Staking — Earn Rewards, Keep Your BTC On-Chain
Stake Bitcoin directly through Kraken via our Babylon integration—no wrapping, bridging or lending. Earn $BABY rewards while your BTC stays on the Bitcoin blockchain; unstake anytime after a 7-day unbonding period.
“Clients can now earn a return on their BTC while helping secure emerging PoS networks.”
— Mark Greenberg, Global Head of Consumer
Kraken Prime — Institutional Power, One Platform
Meet Kraken Prime, our new prime-brokerage service offering best execution, liquidity across 20+ venues, qualified custody and 24-7 white-glove support.
“Kraken Prime is built to meet the execution quality and service expectations of today’s institutional investors.”
— David Ripley, Co-CEO
Riding the Breakout — Dentoshi’s Playbook for All-Time-High Trades
A fresh blog recap turns Dentoshi’s recent X Spaces with Kraken into a step-by-step guide for navigating assets that blast past previous highs. Learn how she spots rotations from BTC to alts, sizes positions, times entries with EMAs, and keeps emotions in check with tight journaling and low-dopamine habits. Perfect reading before the next market breakout.
May ‘25 Releases
May kept the momentum rolling at Kraken Pro. We delivered four fresh upgrades that deepen liquidity, sharpen your tools and give you more ways to keep markets at your fingertips—wherever you trade.
Europe’s Largest Regulated Crypto Futures Suite
Eligible clients across the European Economic Area can now trade both perpetual and fixed-maturity crypto contracts inside a MiFID-II framework—direct from Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY).
“This launch meets Europe’s rising demand for trusted derivatives access and underscores our commitment to compliant innovation.”
— Shannon Kurtas, Head of Exchange
Kraken Desktop 1.5 – Even Faster Execution
Our native desktop app just leveled up: ladder trading now supports OTOCO bracket orders, a new Market Stats module puts live breadth data in one glance, Supertrend joins the indicator roster, order tickets get slick new shortcuts, and overall UI colours/tips are cleaner and smarter.
April ‘25 Releases
April was a game-changer for Kraken Pro. We shipped major updates that broaden asset choices, speed up execution, and make trading more rewarding than ever.
Trade 11,000+ Stocks & ETFs Commission-Free
US clients can now trade 11,000+ stocks and ETFs seamlessly within Kraken Pro — with commission free stock trading and deep crypto expertise, seamlessly manage stocks, crypto, and cash, all in one place.
New FX Perpetual Futures
Trade EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY & CHF perps in real-time—24/7, with up to 50x leverage. Enjoy the same advanced UI you love about trading crypto derivatives on Kraken.
Ultra-Low-Latency Colocation Services
Later this year we’ll debut colocation in partnership with Beeks Exchange Cloud®. Whether you’re an institution or an individual, you’ll benefit from faster execution speeds—sub-millisecond for major hubs like London. Fair, open access for all.
“By teaming up with Beeks, we’re taking our infrastructure to new heights—without compromising our core principle of fair and open market access.”
— Shannon Kurtas, Kraken’s Head of Exchange.
March ‘25 Releases
We’re a quarter way through the year - can you believe that? It’s been rapid, but so has our development. Catch-up on the latest releases.
Get instant trading insights with new Markets view
Quickly uncover trading opportunities with our new Markets tab on Kraken Pro, featuring real-time category indices, interactive heatmaps, and a powerful market screener. Visualize market sentiment, drill down into asset categories, and filter over 1,200 market pairs—so you can seamlessly move from spotting opportunities to executing trades in just one click.
Experience ultra-low latency with FIX API for Futures
You can now access Kraken’s native FIX API for Futures, already trusted by top market makers and institutions for spot trading. Enjoy industry-leading performance with just 2ms latency, guaranteed sequencing, and Level 3 market data. The unified FIX specification across Spot and Futures means you can seamlessly leverage your existing Spot API setup, simplifying integration and reducing development overhead. VIP clients can contact their Account Manager to get started today.
Enhanced OTC trading with lower minimums
Your OTC trading experience just got better. We’ve lowered the RFQ minimum trade size to $50K USD, making OTC trading more accessible. Plus, your OTC trade history is now integrated into Kraken Pro, featuring a new USD value column, detailed settlement method info, and streamlined document access—all designed to simplify how you track and manage your trades.
Feb ‘25 Releases
It’s been another packed month of releases. Here’s a quick recap to get you up to speed.
Discover more ways to Earn on Kraken Pro
The new Earn page in the Kraken Pro mobile app puts staking, Kraken Rewards (auto earn), and other earning opportunities front and centre—making it easier to grow your holdings with just a few taps.
Monthly account statements, on-demand
Easily generate monthly summaries of your balances, transactions, and OTC activity with support for custom display currencies. Available now in the Documents section on Kraken Pro.
Seamless Koinly integration for crypto tax reporting
Kraken Pro now supports the option to seamlessly integrate with Koinly, a leading crypto tax tool—helping you generate tax reports effortlessly. No manual exports or API setup required. Plus, as a Kraken Pro user, you get 25% off Koinly plans—just in time for tax season!
Margin trade with even greater flexibility
We have increased our selection of margin collateral currencies to now include ARB, FIL, GRT, INJ, KAS, KSM, MINA, SEI & TIA. That means there are now 44 collateral currencies to choose from.
Jan ‘25 Releases
January was all about leveling up your trading experience on Kraken Pro. We heard your feedback, built the tools you asked for, and kicked off 2025 with features that put you in control. You asked, we Pro-vided.
Web Face-lift
We’ve refreshed the Kraken Pro web UI, which included updating the order form to make trading smoother and smarter. Cleaner design, clearer info at a glance, and more intuitive options—all to help you execute with confidence.
Take Profit/Stop Loss
Risk management isn't just a backup plan; it's a core strategic element. That's why we expanded Kraken Pro's advanced order suite with 'Take Profit/Stop Loss' that enables sophisticated contingent orders - letting you to predefine your exit points and preview PnL before opening a trade.
Pro App Customisation
You can now take full control of your mobile trading experience with customizable widgets and layouts. Arrange your order book, depth chart, and trading tools exactly how you want them - no more fixed screens. Create your ideal setup by showing, hiding, and rearranging components to match your trading style and maximize efficiency on the go.
Powerful Multi-Chart Upgrade
We supercharged the charting experience—more power, more performance, more flexibility. Display up to 8 charts with 30+ layout options and compare multiple markets in a single view.
Contextual learning
We've brought more learning resources into your workspace, so you can find the info you need right where you trade. Hone your expertise with expanded insights into our indicators, order types and analytics widgets.
*Offered by NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC dba Kraken Derivatives US, a registered futures commission merchant (NFA ID #0309379).
Futures trading available through the Kraken Pro platform. Futures trading involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Promotional credits and prizes are subject to terms and eligibility requirements. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules for details.
Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. Trading using margin involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken's Margin Disclosure Statement to learn more.
Trading derivatives and other financial instruments, including leveraged financial instruments, involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment.
xStocks are issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited (a Jersey private limited company) and offered to eligible Kraken customers via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. (“PDSL”), a company licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. xStocks are not nor will be registered with any local securities regulators. PDSL (Kraken) does not provide investment advice and/or recommendations, and, no communication, through any Kraken App or website or otherwise, should be construed as such. Individual investors should make their own decisions or seek professional independent advice if they are unsure as to the suitability / appropriateness of any investment for their circumstances or needs, including potential tax treatment. Investing in xStocks involves an element of risk. The value of an investment may go down as well as up, and past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons. Geo restrictions apply. Read Kraken’s xStocks Risk Disclosure at kraken.com/legal/xstocks as well as the Base Prospectus and related Final Terms for xStocks at https://assets.backed.fi/legal-documentation to learn more.
xStocks are provided by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited (“PEDSL”), regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), licence no 342/17. PEDSL does not provide investment advice and is not affiliated with the issuer of the xStocks, which is Backed Assets (JE) Limited. Trading xStocks involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. The value of your investment may go down or up. Read the Offering Documentation and Risk Disclosure for xStocks available on eu.kraken.com.
Breakout’s evaluation program is intentionally rigorous and designed to verify a trader’s risk-management skill and strategy discipline before any proprietary capital is allocated. 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.
Investment services, ancillary services and investment activities (the "Services") in relation to derivatives 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. See Risk Disclosures here. PEDSL-CY is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission 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.
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