Kraken launches market participation program

How the incentive program works

Kraken Institutional introduces market participation program. Transparent and time-limited structure Subject to standard compliance and eligibility requirements, our largest customers (by volume) may qualify. Participants who make a significant contribution to market liquidity and trading activity can earn profits. Kraken stock-linked incentives* In the form of warrants – a first of its kind approach among global Tier 1 cryptocurrency exchanges.

By tying rewards to long-term success, we create a common alignment between our business and its most active participants. The more our markets thrive, the more everyone benefits: traders, investors, and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Market participation programs are based on transparency and fairness; open, competitive and rules-based – a clear and fair path Eligible participants can contribute and earn rewards.

Liquidity and the power of partnership

Partnerships are the beginning of lasting success. It is the power that turns ambition into progress and progress into shared achievement. At Kraken, we believe that when people and purpose align, we create something bigger than any company, creating a living network of trust, innovation, and resilience.

When coordination and healthy competition among participants coexist on a level playing field, integrity is at the core and markets can evolve. Liquidity will be enhanced, participation will be expanded, and market conditions will improve for all clients.

Every collaboration, every shared initiative adds strength to the exchange itself. Although this is a first effort, it is not a standalone effort. This is the first thread in a larger tapestry that supports market health and liquidity.

Market participation programs go beyond the immediate horizon and invest in a future built on success, consistency, and shared beliefs. Our partners’ success becomes our own, and in their mutual growth, Kraken becomes more than just an exchange. It will be a catalyst for lasting progress across the digital economy.

Looking to the future

As we continue to expand our infrastructure and prepare for our next phase of growth, we are focused on programs such as: Aligning our clients’ success with our mission: Accelerating global adoption of cryptocurrencies through healthy and transparent markets.

To learn more about our Market Participation Program, contact your Kraken Relationship Manager today. If you would like to find out more about our account management services, please contact our institutional team.

* Earned equity-related incentives will be granted as warrants exercisable against shares of Kraken common stock.

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