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Kraken Launches Spot Margin Trading in the US With Leverage of Up to 10x
Kraken has launched regulated cryptocurrency margin trading on the spot market for eligible US users on the Kraken Pro platform, offering leverage of up to 10x without the need to have accredited investor status. The service is provided through Kraken Derivatives US and includes collateral control mechanisms, liquidation levels, and risk disclosures.
Key Points
- Kraken has launched US-regulated spot margin trading for eligible US clients on the Kraken Pro platform.
- Traders can use approved crypto assets with leverage of up to 10x and collateral control mechanisms.
- Additional products may appear in the future as Payward expands regulated trading across connected platforms.
Kraken Expands Access to Regulated Trading
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has expanded its US trading offerings by introducing crypto spot margin trading under the supervision of US regulators for eligible clients on Kraken Pro. The launch, announced on May 6, gives users access to margin trading through Kraken Derivatives US without the need to obtain accredited investor status.
The new service allows eligible US traders to open leveraged long or short positions on supported crypto assets, using existing assets as collateral. According to the company, the product is designed to provide US users with access to advanced trading tools within a regulated US framework. The launch follows Payward’s acquisition of Bitnomial, a US-regulated derivatives exchange, broker, and clearinghouse. Bitnomial’s regulatory structure serves as the foundation for Payward to introduce additional products on Kraken, NinjaTrader, and related platforms.
Darius Tabatabai, Head of Kraken Pro, said:
“For too long, American traders have been denied access to this functionality in a regulated environment.”
Margin Product Adds Risk Management Tools
Through Kraken Pro, eligible clients can trade with leverage of up to 10x on approved crypto assets. The platform also displays key risk information, including liquidation levels, borrowing costs, and available margin. Traders can assign collateral to individual positions, which helps limit risk only to the funds involved in a specific trade rather than the entire account balance.
The launch reflects broader efforts to expand professional cryptocurrency services for American traders within compliant market structures. The company already offers access to the spot market, advanced order types, and futures connectivity through NinjaTrader. Margin trading adds another tool for active traders seeking greater capital efficiency and more flexible strategies.
Users can also use a 24/7 stop-loss function for continuous risk management on eligible markets. Kraken said availability depends on user eligibility, product restrictions, and required risk disclosures. Tabatabai added:
“This launch brings an important part of market structure to the domestic market in a way that prioritizes transparency, risk management, and regulatory compliance.”
The service is provided by Ninjatrader Clearing LLC, operating under the name Kraken Derivatives US. The company is registered with the CFTC as a futures commission merchant and is a member of the National Futures Association. Financing is provided by Payward Accredited LLC.
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