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Why we’re launching Krak

By Arjun Sethi, Kraken co-CEO  With Krak, we’re taking a bold step toward rebuilding what we consider to be the most important layer of the global economy: How people move and use money. For as long as I can remember, moving money has felt broken. It’s one of those fundamental things you expect to work,…

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Kraken+ is leveling up: More perks. More power. Same price.

As crypto adoption accelerates and more investors look to Kraken for reliable, user-friendly tools, we’re continuing to evolve Kraken+, our premium monthly membership that supercharges your investing experience. Since launching earlier this year, Kraken+ has seen a strong response from both new and seasoned investors. From fee-free trading to boosted rewards, Kraken+ has helped thousands…

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Introducing FX perpetual futures

Today we’re thrilled to introduce an asset class that brings the world’s largest financial markets to Kraken Derivatives — FX perpetual futures (FX perps). Our first five perps — EUR/USD, GBP/USD, AUD/USD, JPY/USD and CHF/USD — are launching at up to 50x leverage. This offering gives you the same seamless, intuitive trading experience you’re accustomed…

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Introducing chart trading on Kraken Desktop

April 2, 2025 | New Features, Product Place, drag and edit orders — directly on the chart — for maximum trading efficiency. When seconds can mean the difference between profit and loss, you need a trading platform that does more than just execute orders. Kraken Desktop (available on Windows, Mac and Linux) answers that call.…

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Kraken Connect: The next evolution of Kraken Wallet is here

March 31, 2025 | Kraken Wallet, New Features Kraken Wallet users can now link their Kraken accounts directly to their Kraken Wallet, unlocking a seamless and secure way to manage their crypto. No more switching platforms or copying addresses — just connect and go. What is Kraken Connect? Kraken Connect is a secure OAuth2-based integration…

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Introducing the new Markets tab on Kraken Pro web

Sometimes, opportunity hides in the bigger picture. It’s not just about zooming in on a single asset’s price chart—often, you need to survey the entire crypto landscape to see where trading potential emerges. That’s why we’re excited to unveil Kraken Pro’s all-new Markets tab. It gives you a macro-to-micro view of digital assets, categories, and…

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Introducing our new FIX API for derivatives trading

Our FIX API for derivatives trading is a significant addition to our suite of API solutions. Designed specifically to cater to the needs of professional and institutional clients, our new API facilitates seamless integration with our derivatives trading engine. Built on the industry-standard FIX 4.4 protocol, our implementation ensures compatibility with existing trading systems while…