TL;DR
- New Futures Traders Pay 0 taker fees until 10 million dollars in volume, more 0 manufacturer feesfor their first 30 days.
- Trade 300+ perpetual futures pairslong or short, up to 10x leveragewithout deadlines to manage.
- The offer is open to eligible customers in the European Economic Area (EEA) which are new to Kraken futures.
- Kraken has been operational since 2011 and is MiCA authorized through the Central Bank of Ireland and Under MiFID license through the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) for derivatives.
If you already trade on Kraken, futures may be the only part of the platform you haven’t opened yet. For a limited time, your first 30 days of futures trading are free of trading fees.
This makes it possible to place real trades, test a short sale, try a hedge, and build a position without fees eating into every move. Other fees may apply.
What you can do with futures
Spot trading moves in one direction: buy, hold, sell. Futures add the other half of the market. With perpetual futures contracts, you can:
- Be long or short. Position yourself for moves in both directions, not just when markets rise.
- Cover your assets. Offset the cash assets you own when the market turns, without selling them.
- Trade with leverage. Open a larger position with up to 10xsized as you wish.
- Store without expiration. Perpetual futures contracts never settle, so you can hold a view for as long as it lasts, through 300+ pairs.
For example, let’s say Bitcoin is falling but you expect it to recover, while Ethereum looks stronger in the short term. Rather than selling your Bitcoin to chase Ethereum, you can go long Ethereum on a perpetual future for a fraction of the capital and leave your Bitcoin position intact.
Why trade futures on Kraken
Wherever you trade, leverage is important. Since July 1, 2026, MiCA has set the standard for operating in Europe, and Kraken was ready well before the deadline.
Kraken has been operational since 2011 and is now MiCA authorized through the Central Bank of Ireland and Under MiFID license for derivatives, the license behind regulated futures. Each asset is backed by independent proof of reserves, as well as a long-standing security history. This is what your first futures trade is based on.
How to get started
Activating futures takes just a few minutes from your existing Kraken account. Once you’re set up, your 30-day fee-free trading window begins: 0 taker fees up to $10 million in volume and 0 maker fees on top of that.
Other fees may apply.
Offer available to eligible customers in the European Economic Area who are new to Kraken Futures, for the first 30 days of futures trading. No maker and taker fees apply up to $10 million in volume. Other fees may apply. Geographic restrictions and conditions apply.
Investment services, ancillary services and investment activities (the “Services”) relating to financial instruments are provided and executed by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited (formerly IF Greenfields Wealth Ltd) (“PEDSL-CY”). PEDSL-CY is authorized and approved by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) for the provision of the services with license number 342/17. PEDSL-CY is registered in Cyprus under number HE 356603 and its registered office is located at Athalassas, 62, MEZZANINE, Strovolos 2012, Nicosia, Cyprus. View risk disclosures here.
These materials are intended for general information purposes only and do not constitute investment or financial product advice, nor a recommendation or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments or to engage in any specific trading strategy. The unpredictable nature of derivatives markets can result in losses of funds. Trading derivatives involves significant risks and is not suitable for all investors. You could lose more than your investment. See the Risk Disclosure Statement for more information about risks. Tax may be payable on any returns and/or increases in the value of your investment and you should seek independent advice on your tax situation. Geographic restrictions may apply.
Spot trading provided by Payward Europe Solutions Limited, trading as Kraken, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.
For the complete general conditionsplease refer to Kraken’s terms of use.
