Kraken Pro will launch first US CFTC-regulated crypto perpetuals within 30 days

Kraken to launch first CFTC‑regulated crypto perpetuals in the US within 30 days

Kraken will roll out CFTC‑regulated perpetual futures to eligible US traders on Kraken Pro in under a month. The exchange calls it the first onshore, CFTC‑supervised perpetuals offering in the US. Kraken blog

Contracts will list on Bitnomial Exchange, a CFTC‑regulated DCM acquired by Kraken’s parent, Payward. Clearing will run through NinjaTrader Clearing LLC, dba Kraken Derivatives US, a CFTC‑registered FCM. Kraken blog What is an exchange About the CFTC

Perpetuals will sit inside Kraken Pro next to spot, margin, and CME‑listed futures. One interface. US oversight. Kraken blog

Tradable assets at launch will include:
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Solana (SOL)
- XRP
- Cardano (ADA)
- Chainlink (LINK)
- Dogecoin (DOGE)
- Litecoin (LTC)
- Avalanche (AVAX)
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Kraken says this brings a popular offshore product onshore under CFTC rules, giving US traders a regulated alternative. Launch is expected within 30 days. Kraken blog