Derivatives

Trade Internet Computer Protocol

Derivatives Contracts

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) derivatives let you gain exposure to Internet Computer Protocol without having to buy and hold any in your portfolio.
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Whether you’re looking for a seamless, flexible user experience or performant API trading, Kraken derivatives offers a wide range of products on a robust, low latency, high-performance trading platform.

Why trade Internet Computer Protocol derivatives?

  • Internet Computer Protocol derivatives are an agreement between two counterparties to buy and sell a specific amount of ICP at a specific future Internet Computer Protocol price on a specific date and time
  • They allow you to gain exposure to Internet Computer Protocol without ever having to own it
  • Individuals and organizations that do own Internet Computer Protocol can use derivatives to hedge exposure against market movements

The Kraken Derivatives multi-collateral advantage

Gain exposure to a wide range of assets without owning them outright. With a variety of collateral options, you have flexibility when opening new positions or maintaining existing positions. And no matter what crypto you trade, you can choose to convert any profits into a currency of your choice.

Introducing the Multi-Collateral Derivatives wallet

The multi-collateral wallet allows you to use a variety of collateral types to manage all of your positions, without needing to move funds around. For example, you can open a position on ICP/USD, use USDT as collateral and convert any profits to Internet Computer Protocol.

Internet Computer Protocol derivatives trading with leverage

Kraken Derivatives offers leverage, allowing you to amplify your buying or selling power.

Flexibility in risk management 

New margin mode functionality allows you to trade using isolated margin to limit your downside per contract, or use cross margin to utilize all of your collateral across all positions.

Trade a range of currency pairs

Gain exposure to a variety of pairs using your multi-collateral derivatives wallet with 9 different collateral options.

Internet Computer Protocol hodlers: Hedge volatility with Kraken Derivatives

Use derivatives to hedge against spot market volatility – no matter which way the underlying market moves.

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Internet Computer Protocol derivatives FAQs

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Risk Disclaimer

  • Trading derivatives and other instruments using leverage involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken’s risk disclosure to learn more. 
  • Leveraged derivatives are complex instruments and entail a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading leveraged derivatives. You should consider whether you understand how leveraged derivatives work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money