Kraken completes Aero migration and resumes AERO deposits and withdrawals
Kraken has converted AERO and VELODROME held on its platform to the new AERO on Base. AERO deposits and withdrawals have resumed; VELODROME is no longer supported.
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Kraken Prop adds six commodities and halves non-crypto commission
Kraken Prop adds six commodities, including gold, oil and copper, trading 24/7, and halves commission on non-crypto markets to 2bps per side, existing accounts included.
Kraken Futures challenge offers a pool of up to $5M in USDG
From October 12 to December 10, 2026, Kraken Futures ranks enrolled traders by weighted volume, with gold counting 3x. The USDG pool grows from 25,000 up to 5 million.
Kraken Prop raises BTC, Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 leverage to 10x
Kraken Prop has raised maximum leverage on bitcoin, the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 from 5x to 10x. Evaluation prices, drawdown rules and payouts stay the same.
Kraken covers up to $50 of a new trader's first futures loss
New futures traders in the EEA can get up to $50 back if their first Kraken futures position closes at a loss within 7 days. Kraken’s terms cap it at 1,200 rewards.
Kraken raises BTC/USD margin leverage to 20x
Eligible Kraken Pro traders can now use up to 20x leverage on BTC/USD margin. Only the cap changes: liquidation rules, fees and other pairs stay as they were.
Nasdaq 100 perpetual futures are live on Kraken Prop
Kraken Prop offers the Nasdaq 100 (XYZ100) as a 24/7 perpetual future with up to 5x leverage and a $1 million notional cap; a referral code cuts the fee by 2%.
Kraken's $5–$100 reward box for referred users' first options trade
New Kraken options traders who sign up with a referral code and trade $100 in options can open a one-time reward box worth $5 to $100 in BTC.
Kraken Prop referral code now takes 2% off evaluation fees
Kraken Prop now gives buyers a standing 2% discount on evaluation fees when they enter an affiliate’s referral code at checkout. nReferral earns a 25% commission on the fee.
Kraken's 24/7 silver (XAG) perpetual offers up to 20x leverage
Kraken’s XAG perpetual tracks the Silver Pyth 24/7 Index, trades around the clock with no expiry and allows up to 20x leverage, though not in every region.
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