{"id":872240,"date":"2025-09-11T21:12:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T02:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/introducing-kraken-perps-a-new-way-to-trade-on-where-prices-might-go-next\/"},"modified":"2025-09-11T21:12:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T02:12:37","slug":"introducing-kraken-perps-a-new-way-to-trade-on-where-prices-might-go-next","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/11\/introducing-kraken-perps-a-new-way-to-trade-on-where-prices-might-go-next\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Kraken Perps: A new way to trade on where prices might go next"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>We\u2019re excited to launch something new on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kraken.com\/features\/cryptocurrency-apps#:~:text=Kraken-,Use%20the%20Kraken%20app,-to%20facilitate%20quick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Kraken app<\/a> \u2014 and if you\u2019ve ever wanted to take a position on what\u2019s going to happen <em>next<\/em> in crypto markets, this could be for you.<\/p>\n<p>Today we\u2019re launching <a href=\"http:\/\/kraken.com\/features\/futures\/perpetual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kraken Perps<\/a> <strong><em>(short for Kraken Perpetuals), <\/em><\/strong>available in select regions to<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>eligible clients worldwide. These offer a simple, flexible way to trade on where you think prices are headed \u2014 without needing to own the underlying asset \u2014 directly from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kraken.com\/features\/cryptocurrency-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Kraken app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While trading perpetual futures was already available via <a href=\"https:\/\/pro.kraken.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kraken Pro<\/a>, the launch of Kraken Perps marks a step forward in making this experience more accessible and intuitive for everyday investors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-perpetual-contracts-perps\"><strong>What are perpetual contracts (Perps)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Have you ever made a bet with a friend at the start of a sports season about who will win the championship? This is similar to how a perpetual contract works \u2014 you\u2019re placing a high-conviction call on a future outcome in the crypto market.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-for-example\"><strong>For example:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI think Bitcoin\u2019s going to surge over the next few months.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEthereum\u2019s price might dip after its next upgrade.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cMemecoins are back, so I think Solana\u2019s price is about to take off.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With <strong>Kraken<\/strong> <strong>Perps<\/strong>, you can act on these predictions. Perps are trading instruments designed to let you speculate on future price movements \u2014 up or down \u2014 without owning the asset involved. Unlike a bet with your friend, there\u2019s no expiry date or lock-in period, so you can hold your position as long as you want. You also have the freedom to adjust the size of the position if you have more conviction over time, or cash out anytime.<\/p>\n<p>All you need is to fund the trade with assets from your Kraken balance (called collateral) to open a position. USD will be supported at launch, with more assets to follow soon.<\/p>\n<p>Then pick \u201cIncrease\u201d or \u201cDecrease\u201d depending which way you think the price of the asset will go and decide how large you want the position to be. That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-a-real-world-example\"><strong>A real world example<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Say you believe Bitcoin is undervalued, instead of buying BTC on the Kraken spot market, you could <strong>go long<\/strong> on an BTC perpetual contract and profit if you\u2019re right in predicting that the price will increase.<\/p>\n<p>Or maybe you think a particular token is overhyped and is primed for a price decline. In that case, you could <strong>go<\/strong> <strong>short<\/strong> \u2014 and profit if BTC falls in price.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, things change over time. If you feel more confident in your view, you can look to increase the size of your position; if you feel less confident, you can take money off the table.<\/p>\n<p>Kraken Perps are about more than just trading \u2014 they give you new ways to express your views, manage risk, and build strategy into your portfolio.<\/p>\n<figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-perps-matter-nbsp\"><strong>Why Perps matter\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Perpetuals have long been popular with advanced traders, but they\u2019ve often felt out of reach for everyday investors.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Kraken Perps is changing that. Designed to be intuitive and approachable, with clean interfaces, straightforward language and helpful features. Kraken Perps allow you to trade with less complexity and more confidence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Safety comes first<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We built Kraken Perps with security, transparency and education at the core. Like all trading, perps carry risk \u2014 and they\u2019re not designed for everyone. But, with the right tools and information, they can be a powerful part of your investing toolkit.<\/p>\n<p>To help manage risk, Kraken Perps include built-in protections, like customizable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kraken.com\/learn\/what-is-a-stop-limit-order#:~:text=hits%20your%20target.-,A%20stop%2Dloss,-triggers%20a%20market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stop-loss orders<\/a>, which automatically limit your downside if the market moves in the opposite way to how you predicted.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, we\u2019re rolling out a suite of educational resources to help you understand how perps work and how to use them responsibly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-trade-the-future-with-kraken-perps\"><strong>Trade the future with Kraken Perps<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Kraken Perps are now live for eligible clients \u2014 and we\u2019re just getting started. We\u2019ll continue expanding access, refining the experience, and delivering the right tools you need to trade the markets effectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/kraken.com\/features\/futures\/perpetual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perps<\/a> aren\u2019t about becoming a day trader. They\u2019re about having more ways and the right tools to express your views on the market, manage risk or add an extra layer of strategy to your portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><em>Trading derivatives and other financial instruments, including leveraged financial instruments, involves significant risks and is not appropriate for all investors. See our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/support.kraken.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360022629052-Risk-Disclosure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Risk Disclosure<\/em><\/a><em> to learn more.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.kraken.com\/product\/perps\/introducing-kraken-perps\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n KrakenFX<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to launch something new on the Kraken app \u2014 and if you\u2019ve ever wanted to take a position on what\u2019s going to happen next in crypto markets, this could be for you. Today we\u2019re launching Kraken Perps (short for Kraken Perpetuals), available in select regions to eligible clients worldwide. 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