As one of the first platforms to deliver a regulated crypto derivatives offering under MiFID II in Europe, this marks another proof point in Kraken’s commitment to providing a regulated and innovative futures trading platform for clients across the EU.
This expansion of crypto as collateral gives Kraken Pro clients more ways to trade and develop the futures trading strategy that fits their unique goals.
Crypto-collateralized futures offer a new level of efficiency for individuals and institutions alike.
Instead of converting crypto to fiat, you can now use digital assets like BTC, ETH or stablecoins as collateral. Using the value of these various assets, Kraken Pro clients can open leveraged futures positions.
This ultimately helps to unlock capital faster and maintain your underlying crypto exposure more effectively, as you can:
Whether you’re an individual trader looking for greater control over your portfolio or an institution optimizing for trade execution and treasury strategies, crypto collateral helps your capital work harder.
It allows you to develop more advanced trading strategies using crypto collateral, such as:
These examples show how crypto collateral enables more flexible risk management without forcing you to unwind existing positions.
Futures trading is a feature within Kraken Pro that is developed to comply with the local regulations of different frameworks around the world:
Available globally (excluding restricted jurisdictions), Kraken Pro offers deep liquidity, tight spreads, and reliable execution, even in volatile markets.
