Kraken Introduces Crypto-Collateralized Futures Trading for European Clients

Kraken, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, has rolled out a new feature enabling its European clients to trade crypto derivatives using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and selected stablecoins as collateral. This move makes Kraken one of the first fully regulated exchanges in Europe to offer such access within the region’s evolving regulatory landscape. The update offers increased liquidity, capital efficiency, and trading flexibility for both institutional and retail traders.