Kraken has expanded its U.S. derivatives offering by integrating CME Group’s futures contracts, allowing users to trade traditional assets like equity indices, oil, gold, and major currency pairs.
Available through Kraken Derivatives US, the platform connects directly to regulated markets including CME, CBOT, NYMEX, and COMEX.
This integration expands Kraken’s product range beyond crypto futures, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, positioning Kraken as a strong contender in both cryptocurrency and traditional finance. Users can now trade futures linked to the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and major FX pairs like EUR and GBP. Kraken targets both retail and professional traders with competitive fees of 0.5 basis points per trade and tiered market data access. Enhanced tools allow complex order management, aiming for a seamless trading experience.
Following Kraken’s $1.5 billion acquisition of futures platform NinjaTrader, this move accelerates the exchange’s vision to become a universal trading hub ahead of a potential $20 billion IPO.
