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Kraken brings perpetual futures to eligible U.S. traders via Bitnomial
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Kraken Pro now adds regulated no-expiry crypto futures in the U.S.
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Bitnomial gives Kraken a CFTC-licensed path into U.S. perpetuals
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Kraken expands U.S. derivatives access with perpetual futures launch
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U.S. crypto traders gain regulated perpetual futures access on Kraken
Kraken has launched perpetual futures for eligible U.S. clients through CFTC-licensed Bitnomial. The move brings a major offshore-style crypto derivatives product into a regulated U.S. venue. It also strengthens Kraken Pro as a single platform for spot, margin, futures, and perpetual trading.
Kraken Adds Perpetual Futures to Its U.S. Derivatives Offering
Kraken now allows eligible U.S. users to trade perpetual futures on Kraken Pro. These contracts have no expiry date, so traders can keep exposure without rolling positions. The product now sits beside spot, margin, and traditional futures on the same platform.
Perpetual futures became a major part of global crypto trading because they trade continuously. They also match the 24-hour structure of digital asset markets. Exchanges use them to serve traders seeking flexible hedging and directional exposure.
Industry data showed perpetual futures generated more than $60 trillion in volume during 2025. U.S. access remained limited because most activity developed on offshore venues. Kraken now brings that market structure into the United States through a regulated derivatives framework.
Bitnomial Gives Kraken a Regulated Route Into Perpetuals
Kraken can offer the product through Bitnomial, which Payward acquired earlier this year. Bitnomial holds CFTC-regulated exchange, clearinghouse, and brokerage licenses. As a result, Kraken can list perpetual futures for eligible U.S. users inside a compliant structure.
The acquisition gives Kraken direct control over core derivatives infrastructure. It also allows the exchange to combine product access, clearing, and brokerage functions. This structure reduces dependence on separate venues and gives traders a more unified operating setup.
Kraken said users can manage perpetuals and other derivatives with one collateral pool. That setup helps traders avoid moving funds between platforms to support separate positions. Capital can remain active across multiple strategies within one account.
U.S. Crypto Derivatives Market Gains More Regulated Access
The launch comes as U.S. platforms expand regulated access to crypto derivatives. Coinbase recently received approval to connect American users with global perpetual futures liquidity. That development followed its Deribit acquisition, which strengthened its derivatives presence.
Kraken’s launch adds another regulated option for U.S. traders seeking perpetual exposure. It also shows how large exchanges now use licensed infrastructure to compete with offshore markets. However, access remains limited to eligible clients under applicable rules.
The wider shift could reshape how U.S. traders access crypto derivatives. Regulated venues now offer products that once remained mostly outside the country. Kraken’s Bitnomial-backed launch therefore marks a key step in bringing perpetual futures onshore.
