Kraken Debuts CFTC-Compliant Crypto Derivatives in US After NinjaTrader Buyout

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Kraken has entered the US derivatives market with a new CFTC-regulated trading platform, marking a major milestone following its $1.5 billion takeover of NinjaTrader.

Kraken Derivatives US provides institutional and retail traders access to CME-listed crypto futures via Kraken Pro. The exchange is initially rolling out services in five US jurisdictions, with plans to expand its product suite to include stocks, options, and prediction markets.

NinjaTrader, known for its retail futures brokerage expertise, strengthens Kraken’s position as it competes with traditional finance players. Kraken’s spot trading volumes remain robust, surpassing $1.7 billion daily.