What you’ll receive
Dedicated relationship manager for personal, high-touch service
One person who knows your account deeply. Reachable directly, without being bounced between teams.
1:1 Chief Economist sessions
One person who knows your account deeply. Reachable directly, without being bounced between teams.
Rapid platform support
Direct help when it’s most needed. No queues, no bots — our VIP Support Team is available 24/7.
VIP Labs early access
Try new tools and capabilities before they go live. Share feedback and influence what Kraken builds next.
VIP community and networking
A private community of serious traders and investors. Events, introductions and shared perspective.
Bespoke experiences
Curated access to sporting events, cultural moments and partner experiences, including F1, the FIFA World Cup and more.
World-class swag
Premium Kraken merchandise reserved for VIP clients.
Security analyst sessions
A personalized 1:1 review of your account, authentication and device security, designed to close the gaps attackers look for.
API and infrastructure support
Direct engineering access for API setup, FIX protocol and co-location questions. No ticket queue.
Margin health check-ins
Proactive reviews of margin usage, collateral and account risk with dedicated Kraken specialists.
OTC desk access and priority
A dedicated OTC relationship for block trades, RFQ prioritization and bespoke execution at scale.
Structured Options products
Access bespoke Options structures for yield, hedging and directional exposure, supported by Kraken specialists.
Market maker program
Tailored participation in Kraken's Futures market maker program, with competitive rebate structures.
Custom rebates and incentives
Bespoke fee, rebate and incentive structures designed around your trading activity and growth potential.
OTC Lending access
Access over-collateralized loans backed by BTC, ETH or other supported assets, helping unlock liquidity without selling your exposure.
Private yield opportunities
Access select yield opportunities and preferential rates available to eligible Kraken VIP clients.
Custom yield strategies
Dedicated support across Earn, OTC Options covered calls and structured income strategies for large positions.
Custody and estate guidance
Support with account structures, beneficiary planning and multi-entity setups for significant holdings.
Pre-IPO and IPO access
Access select pre-IPO and IPO opportunities, with dedicated support through allocation and execution.
Venture and private-market opportunities
Curated access to syndicate deals, private placements and other venture opportunities.
Portfolio performance reviews and guidance
Regular sessions with your relationship manager covering asset allocation, product mix and strategic positioning.
How it works
Your access is dynamic. You’ll enjoy the benefits as long as you continue to qualify.

Who qualifies
The Kraken VIP Program is invite-only, based on your platform engagement. Clients typically qualify through either:
$7.5M+
Monthly spot volume
Cross-product equivalency
Spot, margin, Futures and OTC activity each contribute toward qualification.
Rolling 90-day assessment
Eligibility is assessed monthly, with VIP status maintained while qualifying activity continues.
$80m+ equivalent usage across margin, Futures, OTC or other qualifying products.
Volume thresholds are assessed on a rolling basis. VIP status is maintained for as long as activity meets the applicable threshold.
$10M
Average asset balance
No trading volume required
Qualifying through balance means you do not need to trade actively.
All supported asset types count
BTC, ETH, stablecoins and all other supported crypto assets contribute toward qualification.
A 90-day rolling average across all holdings on the platform.
Kraken will reach out when you qualify. Eligibility is assessed automatically.
$5M+
In Kraken equity
Shares and rights count
Both Kraken shares and rights to receive Kraken shares on an as-converted basis count toward qualification.
For eligible non-employee shareholders
This pathway recognizes external shareholders with a meaningful long-term stake in Kraken. No trading-volume or platform-balance requirement applies.
Hold at least $5M in Kraken shares, valued using Kraken’s most recent publicly stated valuation.Shareholder eligibility is assessed individually and is not guaranteed. Equity interests are currently valued using Kraken’s most recent publicly stated valuation of $20B, or approximately $61.47 per share. Former employees are not eligible through this pathway.


Confirm eligibility
Discover the full range of Kraken VIP benefits and confirm your eligibility through the form below.
Custody services provided by Kraken Financial, a Wyoming-chartered Special Purpose Depository Institution. Kraken Financial is not an FDIC-insured bank and deposits are neither insured by nor subject to the protections of the FDIC.
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.
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.
Projected annual rate is an estimate based on the average staking rewards accrued over the past period, before commission, and is subject to change. Staking involves risks including no guarantee of rewards, potential loss from slashing or hacks, and depreciation in the value of assets while staked. Please refer to Kraken’s Terms of Service for additional information.
IPO access for US users is facilitated via Alpaca and Click Capital Markets (ClickIPO) through Kraken’s traditional equities offering. IPO participation involves a high degree of risk. Allocation is subject to underwriter decisions; allocation is not guaranteed and excess funds will be returned. The value of equities may go down or up after listing. Past performance of stocks is not a reliable indicator of future results.
Traditional initial public offerings (“IPOs”) access is offered to U.S. customers by Kraken Securities LLC (“Kraken Securities”), member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Payward, Inc. (“Kraken”). Technology is offered by Payward, Inc. Currently available in the U.S. only; may not be available in all states. This is not an offer, solicitation, inducement or advice to buy or sell securities, or open a brokerage account in any jurisdiction where Kraken Securities is not registered (Kraken Securities is registered only in the United States). Investments in IPOs involve significant risks and are not suitable for all investors; IPOs are allocated based on demand and you may not receive the full amount you indicated interest for. Please view the firm’s profile and registered reps at brokercheck.finra.org, where you can also see the states in which the firm is approved to operate. View Kraken Securities’ disclosures at kraken.com/legal/equities. Available only to eligible customers in the United States.
IPO xStocks are tokenized equities providing price exposure only — not direct ownership. Allocation is not determined by xStocks or Kraken and may be full, partial, or none; it is not guaranteed, and any funds not allocated are returned. The value of IPO xStocks may go down as well as up after listing. xStocks are tokenized securities issued by Backed Assets (JE) Limited (“BAJL”) pursuant to an EU-registered prospectus, providing price exposure only, with no voting or dividend rights. IPO xStocks are made available outside the EEA by Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. (“PDSL”), licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”). Not available in the U.S. or to U.S. persons, or in the United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia. Geo restrictions apply.
Equities are currently available in the U.S. only; may not be available in all states. Brokerage services are provided by Kraken Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please view the firm’s profile, registration and background of our registered reps on https://brokercheck.finra.org/. Digital asset services offered by Payward Interactive Inc., (NMLS ID:1843762) a FINCEN registered money services business, not a member of FINRA/SIPC and not FDIC insured. This is not an offer, solicitation, inducement or advice to buy or sell securities, or open a brokerage account in any jurisdiction where Kraken Securities is not registered. All trading involves risk, including loss of your investments. Past performance is not indicative of future results. View full disclosures at: https://www.kraken.com/legal/equities and https://www.kraken.com/legal/disclosures.
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 they 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 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 they 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.
Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. 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. Read Kraken Derivatives’ risk disclosure to learn more.


