Kraken Launches Europe’s Largest Regulated Crypto Derivatives Offering
Kraken has announced the launch of Europe’s largest regulated crypto derivatives offering, enhancing its market-leading position in the region. Eligible clients and partners in the European Economic Area (EEA) can now access a comprehensive suite of liquid futures instruments, including both perpetual and fixed maturity contracts, all compliant with the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II).
This offering is facilitated through a MiFID-regulated investment firm acquired by Kraken earlier this year. Kraken Derivatives aims to provide institutional-grade infrastructure, strong local fiat support, and flexible collateral options, enabling traders to optimize capital allocation and manage risk effectively.
Shannon Kurtas, Kraken’s Head of Exchange, emphasized that the launch is well-timed to meet the growing demand for digital asset trading in Europe, reinforcing Kraken’s commitment to delivering trusted and compliant access to the best markets. The new derivatives will be available through Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY), a Cyprus-based entity regulated under MiFID II.
