Kraken Launches U.S. Derivatives Trading Platform
- The debut of Kraken’s U.S. derivatives platform marks a strategic expansion.
- Shannon Kurtas announced plans to integrate spot and futures trading.
- NinjaTrader acquisition facilitated Kraken’s entry into U.S. markets.
Kraken has launched Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated trading platform, providing access to U.S. clients as of mid-July 2025.
Kraken’s U.S. derivatives launch enhances crypto traders’ market access and competitiveness.
Kraken, a major cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched a regulated derivatives platform for U.S. clients, named Kraken Derivatives US. This strategic move follows the acquisition of NinjaTrader, enhancing Kraken’s offerings. NinjaTrader forms the foundation of this development, integrating traditional financial platforms with digital assets.
“With this launch, Kraken clients in the US can now trade futures alongside one of the world’s most liquid cryptocurrency spot markets. It’s a meaningful step in giving traders broad market access and increased capital efficiency within a regulated and high performance environment.” — Shannon Kurtas, Head of Exchange, Kraken.
Led by Shannon Kurtas, Kraken’s Head of Exchange, the launch lets U.S. clients trade futures alongside its established spot markets. Kraken plans to add commodity and equity futures by late 2025, offering a seamless trading experience.
The new platform’s introduction brings increased market liquidity and greater capital efficiency. This allows U.S. traders to participate more actively in the growing cryptocurrency and traditional asset markets.
Kraken’s strategy to expand its U.S. presence through regulated derivatives will likely influence competitors. The move emphasizes compliance with the CFTC and illustrates complexities of cross-market integration.
Expanding the available asset classes, Kraken integrates traditional asset futures with crypto markets, potentially reshaping industry dynamics. The acquisition of NinjaTrader underlines its future growth ambitions. Updates from Kraken suggest tokenized traditional assets might benefit as multi-asset trading expands. This approach anticipates potential industry shifts in regulation, market access, and technological innovation.
