We look forward to announcing the introduction of a set of new features designed to enhance our stock offerings for our users and provide a seamless, comprehensive trading experience.
These additions aim to further bridge the gap between traditional financial and digital assets, providing investors with a unified platform for managing their portfolios.
what’s new?
1. Seamless assets are transferred acats – Up to 2% transfer bonus for limited time 1
It currently supports automated customer account transfer service (ACATS) and allows users to transfer eligible stocks and ETF holdings from other brokerages within the platform to their Kraken accounts. For a limited time only, users can earn up to 2% bonuses on stocks and ETFs transferred to Kraken1click here to get started. Terminology applies. This feature streamlines the process of integrating investments and helps users manage both stocks and crypto assets in one place.
2. Explore income opportunities Fully paid securities lending (FPSL)
The FPSL program launched earlier this year allows eligible Kraken users to lend certain fully paid shares in exchange for interest payments if these securities are borrowed*. This allows investors to generate additional income and increase the overall yield of their portfolio.2 We have significantly upgraded to UX, making the experience more intuitive and transparent, and we have a clear view of our loans, estimated returns and lifetime revenue. For more information about the program, click here.
*Not all stocks will be loaned, and participation in the programme does not guarantee income.
3. Extended trading hours – Kraken Pro
Recognizing the need for flexibility, Kraken has extended its trading time for stocks.3 Kraken Pro users will be able to trade stocks and ETFs 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, allowing them to accommodate market development outside of normal market hours and increase the opportunity to manage their investments in more convenient cases.
4. Strengthening Market Depth Information – Kraken Pro
Kraken has improved its stock platform by providing deeper market insights. Kraken Pro users have access to comprehensive market depth data, allowing for more informational trading decisions and a better understanding of market liquidity.
Expand your unified trading experience
Since our first deployment in April 2025, we have been offering commission-free transactions4 Over 11,000 US list stocks and ETFs. These latest enhancements further strengthen our position as a comprehensive platform that allows users to seamlessly manage stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrency, cash and stubcoins.5
To ensure that the platform serves the widest audience possible, we can provide features such as fractional trading, allowing investors to buy the entire expensive stock
Better Tradfi built on Crypto Rails
Expanding to stocks is not just about adding new assets. It’s about redefineing the investment climate. It provides a holistic approach to investment by integrating traditional financial products with digital assets. This move coincides with the vision of a borderless, always on trading environment with crypto infrastructure.
Experience the future of investing with Kraken
Discover how Kraken’s Enhanced Equities Platform will simplify and enrich your investment journey. Manage your entire portfolio of stocks, ETFs, cryptos and more on one secure and intuitive platform.
Currently available in the US only. It may not be available in all states. The brokerage is provided by member FINRA/SIPC Kraken Securities LLC. See the profile, registration and background of the registration manager https://brokercheck.finra.org/. The digital asset services provided by Payward Interactive are not members of FINRA/SIPC and are not FDIC insured. This is not an offer, solicitation, induction or advice to buy or sell securities, and does not mean opening a securities account in a jurisdiction where Kraken Securities is not registered. All transactions include risks including losses in your investment. View full disclosure at: Stock disclosure and Crypto risk disclosure.
1 Terminology applies. Bonus paid in USDG. Geographical restrictions apply. Bonus Rates are determined and paid by Kraken in its sole discretion and are subject to change. Display terminology For more information. Securities and securities companies provided by Kraken Securities LLC, Member Finra/SIPC. The digital asset services provided by Payward Interactive Inc. (NMLS ID: 1843762) are not members of FINRA/SIPC and are not FDIC insured.
2 Loan income is not guaranteed.
3 Longer trading involves additional risks such as reduced liquidity, increased volatility, and widespread spreads. Find out more about these risks here.
4 Other fees may apply.5 Although the term “stablecoin” is commonly used, when traded in the secondary market, there is no guarantee that it will maintain a stable value in relation to the value of the asset, if it is appropriate to meet all redemptions.
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