OTC

Cardano OTC Trading

Large Cardano trades with private and personalized services

What is the Kraken OTC Desk?

Kraken’s over-the-counter (OTC) desk offers a premium service that allows traders to execute orders off the open Kraken exchange. We offer deeper liquidity for tighter spreads as well as a more private, personalized service for institutional clients and high net-worth individuals needing to fill large orders of Cardano. Kraken’s OTC desk provides execution and settlement services that are discreet, secure and ultra-competitive.

About Cardano

Cardano is a research-driven cryptocurrency. Cardano is the first proof-of-stake blockchain platform to be founded on peer-reviewed research. It's powered by Ouroboros, a protocol that its proponents claim has improved upon security, scalability and energy efficiency versus other proof-of-work predecessors, like Bitcoin. ADA is the native token of Cardano and can be staked to earn rewards.

Kraken OTC features

Worry-free liquidity

Get a single quote for $100,000-$1M orders (and higher on a case-by-case basis), knowing you’ll get your entire lot and its exact price, before you trade.

World class service

We build relationships that last. Our professional, experienced team is available to assist you anytime via email, chat or over the phone.

Automated RFQ

Request live trade quotes, execute orders and settle instantly using our request-for-quote (RFQ) feature in the OTC Portal.

Investment solutions

Our OTC Derivatives offering includes options trading and structured products, providing ultimate flexibility to tailor your investments in line with your objectives and risk tolerance. Learn more.

Global 24/7/365 access

Our team of experienced traders, strategically located around the globe, are available around-the-clock, seven days per week.

Settlement flexibility

Our settlement options allow you to settle trades within 24 hours using your Kraken account, your bank and/or the external wallet of your choice.

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How Cardano OTC works

Signup for OTC Trading

Contact us and complete the onboarding process.

Trade Cardano over chat

Chat securely with our trade desk to confirm the lot size and price of your Cardano trade. Then, fund your account with wire instructions that are provided to you.

OR

Trade RFQ via OTC Portal

Our easy-to-use, self-service RFQ offers automated OTC trading. Receive executable quotes in seconds and settle trades instantly using the existing funds in your account.

Complete trade

Once we receive your funds, our trader will send the asset to your preferred wallet address, along with a confirmation email to your inbox.

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OTC FAQs

What is the OTC Portal?
The OTC Portal is a self-service system that enables OTC clients to get executable, automated quotes for supported cryptoassets, including:

Customized price charts based on your trading habits

Position exposure information

Recent transactions and OTC trading history

RFQ access
What cryptocurrencies do we support?
Trade over chat:

All asset pairs listed on the Kraken exchange (subject to geographic restrictions)

RFQ:

Over 20 assets, including stablecoins (subject to geographic restrictions)

OTC Derivatives:

BTC and ETH are supported for options trading (subject to geographic restrictions).

OTC Derivatives services are only available to OTC clients in certain jurisdictions. Learn more about OTC Derivatives.
What is the minimum trade size?
The minimum trade amount is an equivalent value of $100,000 USD. There is no maximum size for trading over chat.
Is there a fee?
Kraken OTC Desk does not charge any fees. The bid or offer price we show is the 'all-inclusive' price.
How do I get started?
You must be verified with a Pro level Kraken exchange account to access the OTC desk.

Please find our verification level requirements here.

Personal accounts:

https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005036268-Pro-accounts-for-Individuals

Business accounts:

https://support.kraken.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004862007-Pro-accounts-for-Corporations-and-Institutions
How does settlement work?
Trade obligations must be settled within 24 hours

Crypto can be settled to/from your Kraken exchange wallet or sent to the external wallet of your choice

USD can be settled to/from your Kraken account or wired directly to your bank account

AUD can be settled directly to/from your domestic bank account

Other fiat currencies available for trading on Kraken must be settled to your Kraken account

Your settlement options:

Flexible settlement arrangements allow you to settle trades with your Kraken account, your bank, or an external wallet of your choice within 24 hours

RFQ offers a fully automated trade and settlement feature, in addition to flexible settlement (subject to eligibility):

Automated settlement allows you to trade and settle with your Kraken balance. Your Kraken account must be funded, and once your trade is filled your assets will be settled into your Kraken account within seconds.

Flexible settlement, available to eligible clients, allows you to settle trades within 24 hours via your Kraken account, bank or an external wallet.

Terms and eligibility

Minimum order size is $100,000, however exceptions can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Kraken OTC does not custody assets on behalf of trading counterparties.
Eligibility for OTC trading is subject to AML/KYC and other requirements.

Cardano OTC Trading

About Cardano

World class service

Automated RFQ

Investment solutions

Global 24/7/365 access

Settlement flexibility

How Cardano OTC works

Signup for OTC Trading

Trade Cardano over chat

OR

Trade RFQ via OTC Portal

Complete trade

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Over-the-counter (OTC) trading

What is the OTC Portal?

What cryptocurrencies do we support?

What is the minimum trade size?

Is there a fee?

How do I get started?

How does settlement work?

How does settlement work?

Terms and eligibility

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