Kraken Derivatives US Launch May Expand Bitcoin Futures Access Amid Growing Crypto Derivatives Market

Key Points

1. Kraken Derivatives US offers regulated, institutional-grade derivatives products through the Kraken Pro platform, initially available in select US states and Washington, D.C.

2. Kraken acquired NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion to enhance its futures trading infrastructure and regulatory licenses, accelerating growth across multiple asset classes.

3. The crypto derivatives market is growing, with Bitcoin futures and perpetual contracts driving volume, projected to exceed $23 trillion by 2025.

4. Perpetual contracts, which have no expiration date, saw a 150% volume increase over the past year, with decentralized exchanges (DEXs) playing a significant role.

5. Kraken Derivatives US focuses on regulatory compliance with the CFTC, navigating the complex US derivatives market through selective state rollouts.