Global crypto exchange Kraken has officially launched a suite of regulated crypto derivatives products across Europe, marking a major milestone in its expansion into the region’s institutional digital asset market. The move comes as the exchange looks to offer more robust trading tools to meet the growing demand from professional investors.
The derivatives offering will be accessible through Payward Europe Digital Solutions, a Cyprus-based investment firm that Kraken acquired earlier this year. The platform is fully licensed under the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), enabling Kraken to legally offer perpetual and fixed maturity contracts across the European Economic Area (EEA).
According to Kraken, this launch allows eligible clients and partners to trade derivatives products within a recognized regulatory framework, ensuring greater transparency, risk management, and capital efficiency. The exchange also emphasized its institutional-grade infrastructure, including support for local fiat on-ramps and multiple collateral options.
“Europe is one of the fastest-growing regions for digital asset trading and investment,” said Shannon Kurtas, Head of Exchange at Kraken. “The launch of regulated derivatives in Europe is well-timed to meet this growing demand.”
Kraken initially entered the regulated crypto derivatives space back in 2019, and the firm has since developed significant global liquidity across its product suite. This latest expansion aligns with the company’s broader strategy to cater to institutional and professional investors seeking regulated trading environments and comprehensive product offerings.
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