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By Steven Anderson
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Kraken Pro rolled out 70 new futures markets Monday. The exchange now lets eligible EU clients trade positions on equities, commodities, and forex alongside its existing 290…
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Users can now trade futures tied to major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100, plus commodities including gold and oil.
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The move's pretty significant for crypto traders.
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Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited handles the offering through its CySEC regulation.
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Real-time Level 1 data comes standard for funded accounts, with optional Level 2 available for traders wanting deeper market insights.
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EU traders can now react to global market events without switching platforms.
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Kraken built the groundwork for this expansion through several EU-focused moves over the past year.
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Coinbase is doing something similar in the EU, offering regulated crypto and equity-index futures across 26 countries through their CySEC-licensed entity.
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Kraken's recent moves come after its partnership with Deutsche Börse, announced in late 2025.
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Jesse Powell, Kraken's CEO, talked about the importance of giving users diverse trading options.
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Kraken's efforts to expand its EU product suite are part of a broader strategy to grab market share in Europe's competitive financial landscape.
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But challenges remain ahead for the platform.
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Kraken hasn't commented on how it'll navigate potential regulatory changes in the EU. No official statements have been released regarding future regulatory challenges or…
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The March 16, 2026 launch came after significant groundwork by the company. In 2025, Kraken acquired that CySEC-regulated investment firm, which was pivotal for securing the…
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Kraken's strategy includes partnerships with key industry players to strengthen its market position.
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