Kraken has officially launched its regulated derivatives platform, Kraken Derivatives US, in Vermont, West Virginia, North Dakota, Mississippi, and the District of Columbia.
Kraken Derivatives US Launches in Multiple States, Expanding Access to Crypto Futures
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This new offering allows U.S.-based clients to trade CME-listed cryptocurrency futures contracts alongside Kraken’s extensive spot crypto liquidity. The integrated Kraken Pro trading experience provides users with a unified interface for managing both futures and spot markets, enabling advanced trading strategies and efficient risk management. Shannon Kurtas, Head of Exchange at Kraken, emphasized that this launch enhances market access and capital efficiency for traders within a regulated environment. The debut of Kraken Derivatives US follows the company’s acquisition of Ninjatrader, a U.S. retail futures platform. Later this year, Kraken plans to expand its offerings to include commodity, fixed income, FX, and equity futures, further solidifying its position as a unified venue for digital and traditional asset classes.
