More markets, more control
This October, your futures trading experience gets a major upgrade. Kraken now supports CME futures – from stock indices to energy, metals, currencies and more.
With professional-grade ordering tools, ultra-competitive 0.5 basis point fees, and free live market data for funded retail clients, trading futures has never been easier.
Why trade CME futures with Kraken
Kraken Derivatives US connects you directly to the CME futures markets through our regulated futures commission broker, Kraken Derivatives US. You can now exchange:
- Crypto Futures – BTC, ETH, SOL
- Stock indices – S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow, Russell
- Commodities – gold, oil, silver, rice, livestock, soybeans
- Foreign Exchange Majors – EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD and more
All with transparent pricing, professional risk controls and real-time margining.
What’s new in this version
Coverage of the CME contract
Access CME exchange products: CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX. Trade stock indices, currencies, commodities, metals and energy, all from one platform.
Free market data for non-professionals
Verified retail customers with funded accounts receive free data from the L1 CME pack each month. Upgrade at any time to benefit from full market depth.
Professional rights
Professional customers can now purchase L2 market data subscriptions on all CME exchanges for $140/month per exchange.
Order form improvements
Take control with advanced controls. Edit open orders without losing your place in the book.
Ultra competitive prices
Trade all CME futures for just 0.5 basis points* – designed for serious futures traders.
How to get started
- Fund your Kraken Derivatives US futures account → transfer USD from your Kraken spot wallet
- Select your market → crypto, indices, gold, oil, FX and more
- Choose your data plan → free L1 plan for funded non-professionals or L2 for full depth
- Make your first trade → use advanced order types to trade with confidence
Don’t miss anything
Whether you are a retail trader exploring futures for the first time or a professional looking to delve deeper into the CME markets, this release opens up a world of opportunities for you.
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Futures trading involves significant risks and is not suitable for all investors. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without compromising a person’s financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Kraken futures products and services are provided by Ninjatrader Clearing LLC dba Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated futures commission merchant that is a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”) (NFA ID 0309379) and registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). You should be aware that the NFA does not exercise regulatory oversight over any underlying or spot virtual currency products, transactions, exchanges, custodians, or markets. Spot Accounts are managed by Payward Interactive Inc., which is not registered with the CFTC and is not a member of the NFA.
*Foreign exchange and NFA fees apply.
