Kraken Launches Regulated Perpetual Futures for Tokenized Stocks
- Kraken introduces the first regulated perpetual futures contracts based on tokenized stocks, available to eligible non-U.S. users in over 110 countries.
- Initial offerings include tokenized versions of major U.S. stocks like Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla, as well as indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100.
- Perpetual contracts allow for continuous trading with high leverage, supporting up to 20x leverage on fully collateralized xStocks tokens.
- Blockchain-based decentralized exchanges processed over $600 billion in perpetual trading volume in January, with Hyperliquid leading at $200 billion.
- Mark Greenberg from Kraken stated that this launch represents a new chapter for global capital markets through enhanced speed and accessibility.
Kraken’s launch of regulated tokenized equities as perpetual futures enhances access to diverse asset classes like equities and commodities, reflecting the growing popularity of perpetuals in crypto derivatives trading.
With over $600 billion processed in January alone, Kraken’s new offerings are positioned to reshape how investors engage with traditional assets in a crypto-native environment.
