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Prime features
Access 20+ global liquidity providers covering more than 90% of the world’s digital asset liquidity.
High-touch execution for large trades, with deep liquidity, flexible financing and direct access to senior traders.
Qualified custody from a state-chartered bank, with segregated accounts, proof of reserves and no rehypothecation.
Access liquidity against digital assets without selling or moving assets out of custody.
Earn protocol rewards on major assets, staked from custody on Kraken-operated validators.
Execute trades over secure chat, with asset, lot size and price confirmed directly with our trade desk.
Route orders across venues to secure competitive pricing and execution.
Track real-time market data with advanced trading charts and analytics.
24/7/365
Coverage and support
1000+
Institutional clients
20+
Liquidity providers
550+
Tradable assets
$4.225T+
Trading volume executed
150+
Tokenized securities
$15B+
Delegated staking
Built for large trades
Custody
Securely held. Ready to work.
Held at a chartered bank
Kraken Financial is a Wyoming SPDI. Assets are segregated and bankruptcy remote, with no rehypothecation.
Earn without moving assets
Stake supported PoS assets from custody or access managed yield strategies for BTC, ETH and SOL.
Borrow without selling
Use custodied assets as collateral under a tri-party agreement, without moving them onchain.
Staking
Earn without moving assets
Bittensor
TAO
Ethereum
ETH
Solana
SOL
Avalanche
AVAX
Toncoin
TON
BNB
BNB
Story
IP
Canton
CC
Near Protocol
NEAR
Hyperliquid
HYPE
$15B+
Delegated assets
8+ years
Validating assets since 2018
Zero
Slashing or security events
24/7
On-call engineering
Built for institutions since 2011
Deep liquidity
Access deep spot and stablecoin liquidity, supported by Kraken’s global client base.
Comprehensive listings
Trade all pairs listed on Kraken, or execute 150+ pairs through the OTC portal.
Settlement flexibility
Settle within 24 hours through your Kraken account, bank or external wallet.
Who we serve
Clients & partners
Built on financial infrastructure
Qualified custodian, state-chartered bank
Kraken Financial is a Wyoming SPDI supervised by the Wyoming Division of Banking. Full reserve, bankruptcy remote, no rehypothecation.
SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 and CCSS Level II
Independently audited controls, with holdings verifiable through proof of reserves and onchain vault addresses.
MiCA, FCA and EU VASP registrations
One organization spanning the US, UK and EU, with VASP registrations in eight EU member states.
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OTC Terms and eligibility We require a minimum loan size of $500,000. Eligibility for OTC lending is subject to AML/KYC and other requirements. Kraken OTC Lending is available to Pro-level verified clients. Availability of products may vary by jurisdiction. OTC Terms of Service.
OTC services, including spot trading, derivatives, and lending, are offered by Payward Oceanic Ltd., a member of the Kraken Group. These products are available only to eligible clients and may not be offered in all jurisdictions. OTC transactions involve risk and may result in the loss of capital. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice. Availability is subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
OTC Lending involves risk, including the risk of loss of collateral or capital. Borrowers should assess their risk tolerance and seek independent professional advice where appropriate. Availability of services may vary by jurisdiction. This communication is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to lend or borrow, nor does it represent investment, tax, or legal advice.
OTC derivatives involve significant risk and are not suitable for all investors. This communication is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to trade, or a solicitation of an offer to enter into, any OTC derivative contract. Clients who have not previously traded OTC derivatives should carefully consider whether such products are appropriate in light of their experience, financial objectives, and risk tolerance. Kraken does not provide investment advice, and clients are solely responsible for their trading decisions. Trading OTC derivatives may result in the loss of some or all of the invested capital.
Custody services are provided by Payward Financial, Inc. or Payward Europe Solutions, Ltd, as applicable. Payward Financial, Inc. d/b/a Kraken Financial is not an FDIC-insured bank and deposits are neither insured by nor subject to the protections of the FDIC. Payward Europe Solutions Limited, trading as Kraken, is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
Staking involves risks including no guarantee of rewards, potential loss from slashing or hacks, and depreciation in the value of assets while staked. Geographic restrictions apply. Projected annual rate is an estimate based on the average staking rewards accrued over the past period, before commission, and is subject to change. Please refer to Kraken’s Terms of Service for additional information.
What are the risks of staking? Before you stake cryptoassets on Kraken, you should know that: APRs are indicative and may vary over time. APRs do not include Kraken’s commission. Your commission will vary depending on the number of assets staked. You retain full ownership of your staked assets. Staking involves risks including no guarantee of rewards, and potential loss from slashing, hacks, or depreciation in the value of assets while staked. Learn more about how Kraken calculates APRs and commissions and the risks of staking.