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.
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.
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.
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.