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Business Wire
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Kraken Launches US Regulated Derivatives Offering, Creating Unified Access to Futures and Crypto Spot Markets
CHEYENNE, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kraken, a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom, today announced the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated US derivatives offering. The launch will initially provide direct access to crypto futures listed on the CME through an integrated Kraken Pro trading experience. Kraken Derivatives US enables clients to trade a full suite of crypto futures alongside Kraken's extensive spot market offering. With instant funding enabling seamless transfer of collateral, the integration gives clients a unified interface to deploy advanced strategies and manage risk efficiently, all from within a regulated environment backed by Kraken's leading infrastructure. 'With this launch, Kraken clients in the US can now trade futures alongside one of the world's most liquid cryptocurrency spot markets,' said Shannon Kurtas, Head of Exchange at Kraken. 'It's a meaningful step in giving traders broad market access and increased capital efficiency within a regulated and high performance environment.' Kurtas continued: 'Kraken Derivatives US further enriches our unified trading experience, where digital and traditional assets can be accessed side-by-side without compromising on features, performance or liquidity.' Today's launch represents Kraken's first significant milestone since acquiring NinjaTrader, a leading U.S. retail futures platform, earlier this year. Through NinjaTrader, Kraken will broaden its derivatives offering to include a wider array of asset classes, with plans to introduce commodity, fixed income, FX, and equity futures later this year. This expansion advances Kraken's strategy to build a comprehensive, multi-asset trading platform: further reinforcing its role as a unified venue for both digital and traditional asset classes. 'NinjaTrader is proud to power Kraken's push into US exchange-based derivatives, democratizing sophisticated trading products and connecting more participants to the world's leading trading venues,' said Martin Franchi, CEO of NinjaTrader. 'This collaboration marks a pivotal first step in accelerating our combined mission to expand global access to these essential products and markets." In April, Kraken introduced commission-free equities trading in the US, offering access to more than 11,000 stocks and ETFs with 24/5 availability. Kraken has also launched trading for tokenized equities, powered by Backed's xStocks, with phased rollouts beginning last week for eligible non-US clients. For more information, please visit About Kraken Kraken is a technology platform built on crypto that unlocks access and reduces inefficiencies to drive financial freedom — for the crypto economy and beyond. Millions of individuals, professional traders, and institutions around the world use Kraken to trade digital and traditional assets, including cryptocurrencies, national currencies, U.S. futures, and U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. Kraken markets can be monitored and traded via the web or through the Kraken and Kraken Pro iOS and Android apps. Futures platforms by NinjaTrader, a Kraken company, are available on desktop, web, and mobile via For more information about Kraken, please visit Futures products and services on Kraken are provided by NinjaTrader Clearing LLC dba Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated Futures Commission Merchant that is a member of the National Futures Association ('NFA') (NFA ID 0309379) and registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ('CFTC'). You should be aware that the NFA does not have regulatory oversight over underlying or spot virtual currency products, transactions, exchanges, custodian or markets. Spot accounts are maintained by Payward Interactive Inc., which is not CFTC registered and is not a member of the NFA. This is not an offer or solicitation for brokerage services or other products or services in any jurisdiction where Kraken is not authorized to do business or where such offer or solicitation would be contrary to local laws and regulations of that jurisdiction. Futures and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should understand the risks involved in trading and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable in light of their financial circumstances and resources. Past performance is not necessarily indicator of future results. Please review the Full NTC Risk Disclosure for more information.
Forbes
15-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Kraken Launches U.S. Derivatives Arm
As Bitcoin surges, crypto companies are jockeying for position. Kraken, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, with $43 billion in assets and 2.5 million customers, is expanding into crypto derivatives in the U.S. in a bid to position itself as a full-service trading house and attract new smart money. The Wyoming-based crypto exchange has actually been offering derivatives in Europe, where it claims to have over 35% market share, since 2019. The U.S. expansion comes amid growing appetite for these instruments and a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under President Donald Trump. It's a 'huge area of growth,' says Shannon Kurtas, Kraken's Head of Exchange. He claims the company's European derivatives business quadrupled from 2023 through 2024 and predicts the trend will continue. In the initial U.S. rollout, Kraken will offer CME-listed futures tied to major cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether and solana. Clients can also expect contracts with diverse maturity dates (ranging anywhere from a few weeks to a few months) and competitive pricing of 0.5 basis points commission, says Kurtas. The launch builds on Kraken's $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader, a CFTC-registered retail futures platform serving 2 million clients globally, in March. It also falls in line with the trend of both traditional and crypto firms integrating various asset classes. In April, Kraken launched commission-free equities trading in the U.S., incorporating over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. Just last month, Robinhood completed its $200 million acquisition of one of the world's longest running crypto exchanges Bitstamp, based in Luxembourg. In May, Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the U.S., announced the purchase of Dubai-based Deribit for $2.9 billion, marking its foray into the crypto options market. All three firms are in various stages of developing their tokenized equities business. 'There are a lot of benefits ranging from capital efficiency to simplicity and operational ease for creating multiple asset classes [accessible] through a single broker or platform,' says Kurtas. 'And certainly, these are goals of ours for our clients.'
Business Insider
30-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
YourPropFirm Adds Rithmic Integration for Futures Prop Firms
YourPropFirm has officially integrated Rithmic, one of the most trusted names in futures trading technology. With this update, prop firms using the YourPropFirm infrastructure can now offer ultra-low latency execution, real-time market data, and direct exchange access through Rithmic—all while managing everything from one backend. Built for Serious Futures Trading Rithmic is trusted by top-performing futures traders for its speed, stability, and precision. With this integration, YourPropFirm clients can now offer: Direct market access to top futures exchanges like the CME Group's exchanges and Eurex Ultra-low latency execution with minimal slippage Real-time tick-level market data Compatibility with platforms like NinjaTrader, Quantower, Bookmap, Jigsaw, and more The solution enables proprietary trading firms to more efficiently support high-frequency trading, algorithmic strategies, and evaluation programs for funded trader models. Use Cases for Prop Firm Operations With Rithmic now integrated into YourPropFirm, futures-focused prop firms can: Offer institutional-grade trading with platforms traders already use Launch evaluation and live funding programs using real market conditions Monitor trader activity and automate breach detection in real time Skip the dev work with pre-integrated backend tools Attract top talent with a professional trading experience from day one 'Futures traders are highly technical—and they expect institutional-grade tools,' said Markus Sichler, Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor at YourPropFirm. 'Adding Rithmic gives our clients the infrastructure they need to attract and retain serious traders without needing to build from scratch.' What's Next The Rithmic integration is now available to all prop firms using YourPropFirm. It can be enabled directly from the admin panel. More backend updates are on the way, including streamlined payout tools and integrations with major brokerage CRMs—making it easier than ever to scale your prop firm. YourPropFirm is an all-in-one technology provider for proprietary trading firms. From dashboard infrastructure to platform integrations, support, and risk tools, YPF offers turnkey solutions to help firms launch, scale, and operate efficiently. YourPropFirm provides technology and support that enables prop firms to launch in as little as 10 days while keeping 100% of their profits. Users can learn more at Rithmic delivers low-latency market data and order routing solutions for futures traders worldwide. Known for its speed and stability, Rithmic powers many of the most demanding trading platforms and is trusted by brokerages, prop firms, and advanced retail traders alike. Contact Chief Operating Officer Liberty Putra
E&E News
24-06-2025
- Business
- E&E News
Threat of $4.50 gasoline wanes as US-Iran conflict eases
Oil prices have been on a roller coaster since the United States bombed nuclear facilities in Iran over the weekend, and analysts warn that an escalation of the conflict could see U.S. consumers paying as much as $4.50 for a gallon of gasoline. But the national average price was well below that Monday — $3.22 for a gallon of regular, according to the AAA auto club. Then on Monday evening President Donald Trump announced a planned ceasefire between Israel and Iran after almost two weeks of war between those countries, sending crude futures lower. Energy costs are closely watched by consumers, who often notice changes posted on gasoline stations across the country. Trump pledged during last year's campaign to cut energy prices in half within 18 months, a goal some observers have said would be difficult to achieve. The benchmark U.S. oil price on Monday fell below $70 a barrel after Iran launched a missile attack against the largest U.S. military installation in the Middle East. Advertisement 'It seems that Iran's initial retaliation has been directed at regional U.S. military [assets] so far, and that seems to be their focus rather than major oil infrastructure,' said Tracy Shuchart, senior economist at NinjaTrader, a futures trading platform. 'That has kind of eased fears.'
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
I'm an Economist: 4 Bits of Investing Advice Amid Turbulent Trump Market
Since President Trump took office for the second time, the market has been on a wild ride largely due to implementation of mass tariffs, causing many Americans nearing retirement and those who have already stopped working to panic for their 401(k)s. For You: Check Out: 'I looked at my 401(k) this morning and in the last two days that's lost $58,000. That's stressful,' recent retiree Victor Fettes, 54, told NBC News. 'If that continues, I can't stay retired.' With the market in continuous flux, Trump's tariffs threaten to increase prices and inflation. And Americans are feeling financially strapped. Many are worried about their golden years and whether they should invest. While there's no one size fits all answer, there are several things to consider, according to experts. It's scary to shell out money for investments when the market is uncertain. One benefit to investing during such economic instability is you can often buy stocks at a lower price and sell them at a higher cost later. However, individual situations vary. Tracy Shuchart, Senior Economist at NinjaTrader, advised to take note of Russell Investments' comprehensive analysis of 31 U.S. recessions from 1869 to 2018. 'Historical evidence strongly supports continued investment during periods of economic uncertainty, despite the counterintuitive nature of this approach,' she stated, referring to the data revealing 16 out of the 31 recessions produced positive stock market returns. She explained, 'Market timing presents significant challenges that argue against attempting to avoid volatile periods entirely and that Russell Investments' research demonstrates beating a buy-and-hold strategy over 150 years would require correctly predicting 77% of market turning points — a level of accuracy that proves elusive even for professional investors.' Looking to the past to see how the country endured previous economically challenging times can help forecast how future recessions will fare, and determine a financial path that will build long-term stability even during shaky times. Discover More: A volatile market can create a lack of confidence when it comes to investing, but there are calculated systems that can work during turbulent times such as the dollar-cost averaging strategy. It involves investing a fixed amount in regular intervals, whatever the amount is. According to Shuchart, this method 'provides both mathematical and behavioral advantages during volatile markets.' She explained further that 'this mechanism reduces the average cost per share over time, while eliminating the need for timing decisions.' Amy Pridemore, a financial wellness instructor at Virginia Commonwealth University, agreed that dollar-cost averaging is the way to go. 'This action allows individuals to create healthy savings behaviors regardless of current market trends,' she explained Pridemore went on to say that 'money will be invested when the market is down, money will be invested when the market is up — this 'set it and forget it' approach provides wins for investors all around.' Another approach Shuchart recommended was quality focus — investing in companies with solid fundamentals, consistent profitability and a strong history of growth. 'Companies with strong balance sheets, consistent earnings, competitive advantages and experienced management teams typically demonstrate greater resilience during economic stress, and often emerge stronger when conditions improve,' she explained. Quality focus can reduce the risk, while creating the opportunity for a potential big payout, according to The Economic Times. Making a big financial decision under distress can lead to a shattering outcome, and cause you to leave money on the table. According to Shuchart, BlackRock's analysis of S&P 500 performance from 2005 to 2024 demonstrated the severe consequences of missing market recovery periods: Remaining fully invested: $717,046 (from $100,000 initial investment) Missing the 5 best days: $452,884 (37% reduction) Missing the 25 best days: $158,792 (78% reduction) A rushed choice about financial matters doesn't always end well. When making investment decisions, it's vital to think long term. 'The economy has shown fluctuations and recovery,' Peter Reagan, financial market strategist at Birch Gold Group, stated. 'It will continue to do so.' He explained, 'Having investments that have shown their strength of preserving wealth across these fluctuations is something to remember before even considering selling any investments.' Editor's note on political coverage: GOBankingRates is nonpartisan and strives to cover all aspects of the economy objectively and present balanced reports on politically focused finance stories. You can find more coverage of this topic on More From GOBankingRates 5 Types of Cars Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying This article originally appeared on I'm an Economist: 4 Bits of Investing Advice Amid Turbulent Trump Market Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
