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Futures

Go long. Go short. 24/7.

The wait is over for US traders. Trade perpetual futures with leverage on Kraken Pro. No expiry. CFTC-regulated.
Kraken Pro futures trading interface with candlestick chart and market data.

Available on

$2T+
Total transaction volume
190+
Supported countries
13M+
Registered users
15+ years
Operating since 2011

Pick your market. Pick your direction.

Go long or short on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and 13 more — 24/7, with no expiry. One Futures account. Transparent funding rates. No VPNs or offshoring

Your capital goes further

Open positions without locking up the full contract size. Intraday margin keeps your upfront requirement low on same-day trades — across all 0 contracts.
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Profit in any direction

Whether the market is rising or falling, you can take a position. Go long when you’re bullish, go short when you’re bearish, or hedge your holdings to protect against a dip. Profits and losses are possible in all market conditions.
Go long or short

Never miss a move

The market doesn’t take weekends, holidays, or breaks. Neither should you. Trade any direction, any time — 24/7.
24/7 trading

Simpler P&L. No custody headaches.

Trade crypto price movements without holding the underlying asset. Every position settles in USD. Clean accounting, no token management.
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Best crypto platform 2025
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AA Tier ranking
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Independently verified

Fees

Transparent maker/taker pricing with volume tiers for trading crypto futures. Enjoy some of the most competitive futures trading fees in the industry.*

Discover 16 crypto perpetual markets

Trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and 13 more — with contract sizes and margin requirements built for active traders.

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Futures FAQs

US residents can trade Perpetual Futures directly on Kraken Pro. You’ll need to complete identity verification and pass the Futures eligibility check, which takes a few minutes. Certain states may have restrictions — eligibility is confirmed at sign-up.
Contracts may require as little as $25 in intraday margin, but maintaining a position may require additional funds.
Transfer USD from your main Kraken balance to your Futures wallet — instantly, for free. All collateral is held in USD. No external deposit needed.
CME futures have fixed expiry dates. Perpetual Futures don’t — your position stays open as long as you want. Both live on the same Kraken Pro platform and the same Futures wallet.
Leverage varies by contract. BTC and ETH perpetuals support higher leverage tiers. All 0 contracts support intraday margin, so you don’t need full contract size to open a position. While leverage can increase potential returns, it also significantly increases risk.
Every 8 hours (00:00, 08:00, 16:00 UTC), a funding payment is exchanged between long and short position holders. If the perpetual price is above spot, longs pay shorts — and vice versa. This keeps the contract price anchored to the underlying market. You can see the current funding rate for each contract in Kraken Pro before opening a position.
Lower margin requirements for positions you open and close within the same trading day. Positions that don’t meet initial margin may be liquidated overnight. Available on all 0 contracts.
Maker-taker model. Maker orders pay less, and fees drop further as your 30-day volume grows.
NinjaTrader Clearing LLC dba Kraken Derivatives US trading Bitnomial Perpetual Futures. Full stack regulatory ownership. CFTC-regulated. No third-party intermediaries.
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Trading on margin involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your initial investment. Spot margin trading products are offered by Payward Trading Ltd, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Product availability may vary by jurisdiction. Please ensure you fully understand the risks involved before trading. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The educational material on this page is for information only and does not constitute an offer to trade futures. Kraken Futures is provided by a different licensed Kraken entity depending on where you live. Derivatives are complex instruments that carry a high risk of rapid losses due to leverage. You should not risk money you cannot afford to lose. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may change. Geographic restrictions may apply and can change without notice. Kraken products and services may not be covered by investor-compensation or deposit-protection schemes. Nothing on this page is investment, legal or tax advice. Access is subject to eligibility, local regulation and the terms of service for the legal entity you face. 

United States 
NinjaTrader is a group of affiliated companies operating under NinjaTrader Group, LLC (“NTG”), including NinjaTrader, LLC (“NT”) and NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC d/b/a NinjaTrader, Kraken Derivatives US, and Tradovate (“NTC”). NT owns and supports the proprietary NinjaTrader trading platform as a software development company, while NTC provides brokerage services. View Disclosures.
NTC is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) as a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) and is a National Futures Association (“NFA”) Member (NFA ID: 0309379). Questions related to brokerage accounts should be directed to your broker.
Futures, security futures, options, foreign currency, digital asset, and event contract trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. An investor may lose all or more than the initial investment. Trading should be undertaken only with risk capital—funds that can be lost without jeopardizing one’s financial security or lifestyle—and only by those who can afford such losses. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Prior to trading digital assets, review the CFTC and NFA advisories for additional information regarding the significant risks involved. View Risk Disclosure Statement, including the Risk Disclosure Statement for Security Futures Products.

European Economic Area
Investment services, ancillary services and investment activities (the "Services") in relation to financial instruments are provided and carried out by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited (ex I.F. Greenfields Wealth Ltd) ("PEDSL-CY"). PEDSL-CY is authorised and approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) for the provision of the Services with licence number 342/17. PEDSL-CY is registered in Cyprus with registered number HE 356603 and registered office at Athalassas, 62, MEZZANINE, Strovolos 2012, Nicosia, Cyprus. See Risk Disclosures here. Click here to learn more about trading futures in the EEA.

United Kingdom
In the UK, access to crypto asset derivatives services are restricted to persons meeting the criteria for categorisation as a professional client. These services are provided by Payward Digital Solutions Limited, which is licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (RN: 202403268) to conduct digital assets business in and from Bermuda. These services are not regulated or covered by investor protection measures in the UK. Access to these services is arranged by Crypto Facilities Limited, which is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 757895) to make arrangements with a view to transactions in investments. For more information click here.

Communications regarding crypto asset derivatives services are directed at persons having professional experience in matters relating to investments, high net worth companies, or any other person to whom it may be lawfully directed under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (together, “relevant persons”). Only relevant persons may rely or act upon such communications and engage in investment activity. 

Australia
For persons who are wholesale clients as defined in the Corporations Act 2001, Kraken Futures is provided by Beaufort Fiduciaries Pty Ltd (ACN 162 139 871, AFSL 545124). Derivatives are complex, regulated financial products that may not be suitable for inexperienced investors. You could lose your entire investment and should seek independent financial advice before trading. Click here to learn more about trading futures in Australia.

Other Countries
In jurisdictions not listed above, Kraken Futures is provided by Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. which is licensed to conduct digital asset business by the Bermuda Monetary Authority. Trading futures, derivatives and other instruments using leverage involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Click here to learn more about trading futures.

Securities and brokerage services offered to US residents by Kraken Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Securities offered to EEA residents by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), licence no 342/17. PEDSL does not provide investment advice. Trading Equities involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. The value of your investment may go down or up. Read the Offering Documentation and Risk Disclosure available on eu.kraken.com.