Kraken Unleashes Regulated Crypto Futures Trading in the US!

Hold onto your hats, crypto fans! Kraken just dropped a game-changer: regulated cryptocurrency derivatives trading is now live for US users, ready to shake up the futures market!

Introducing Kraken Derivatives US, a slick new feature that's merging the power of Kraken Pro with the might of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Say hello to seamless crypto futures trading, perfectly paired with spot trading. It's like peanut butter and jelly, but for your trading needs!

Shannon Kurtas, Kraken's head of exchange, is fired up: "With this launch, our US clients can dive into futures trading right alongside one of the world's most liquid crypto spot markets. We're talking big strides here—giving traders broad market access and boosting capital efficiency, all wrapped up in a regulated, high-performance package."

But wait, there's more! Kraken Derivatives US isn't just about trading—it's about empowering you. Get instant funding for seamless asset transfers, dive into advanced trading strategies, and manage your risk like a pro, all on a regulated platform that's got your back.

Expansion efforts to include commodity, fixed income

Starting with crypto futures is just the tip of the iceberg. Kraken's got big plans to roll out commodities, fixed income, foreign exchange, and equity futures too. They're not playing around!

Kurtas is all in: "Kraken Derivatives US is cranking up our unified trading experience. Digital and traditional assets, side by side, without skimping on features, performance, or liquidity. It's the full meal deal."

This bombshell for US users comes hot on the heels of Kraken's commission-free equities trading launch a few months back. Talk about keeping the momentum going!

April saw Kraken hitting the big leagues, offering over 11,000 stocks and ETFs to clients. And they didn't stop there—May brought crypto futures for European customers, a tokenized equities platform, and the acquisition of US retail futures platform NinjaTrader. Kraken's on a roll!

But they're not the only ones making waves. Coinbase snapped up Deribit, and Robinhood's making a splash with the acquisition of Bitstamp. The crypto world is heating up, and it's thrilling to watch!