Kraken has acquired Breakout, a prop trading firm that provides traders with up to $200,000 in capital after rigorous evaluation. This move marks a significant expansion of Kraken’s professional trading tools and aims to reward skill and discipline over wealth. Breakout’s approach differs from traditional funding models by prioritizing trader performance and allowing them to retain up to 90% of profits generated. The acquisition builds on Kraken’s prior investment in NinjaTrader, further solidifying its commitment to advanced trading infrastructure for both institutional and retail users. 2026 will mark the exchange’s IPO plans, driven by a strategy that prioritizes transparency and building a strong financial foundation.