Kraken Introduces ETF and Stock Trading for American Crypto Investors

Highlights:

• Kraken has introduced ETF and stick trading options for its American clients.
• The crypto exchange said it would expand the new offerings to other regions, including European nations.
• With Kraken’s new offerings, users will access equities and crypto trading on a single platform.

San Francisco-based crypto exchange Kraken has rolled out commission-free trading for over 11,000 US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The initiative aims to harmonize equities and crypto trading on a single accessible platform, eliminating the need for multiple platforms.

Kraken has announced the launch of commission-free stock and ETF trading in the U.S. through its newly formed Kraken Securities division. The service will roll out gradually across the U.S. Kraken has already secured regulatory approval in the UK and is seeking a broker-dealer…

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) April 14, 2025

Kraken announced the new development in an April 14 press release, noting that it remains committed to redefining financial access for its customers. According to the publication, users in some American states will have access to the new trading features. The exchange plans to expand the offerings to other US states. Aside from the US, Kraken said it will launch the features across global international markets, including the UK, Australia, and other European nations.

Kraken stated:

“Starting today, US-based clients in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the District of Columbia can trade stocks and ETFs directly within their Kraken account.”

What Users Stand to Benefit

The San Francisco-based trading platform stated that users can access the new offerings through the Kraken Pro mobile app, the Kraken mobile app, or Kraken Pro web. Customers can seamlessly reinvest their assets in other stocks immediately after sales using any of these platforms.

In addition, users can own a percentage of highly priced stocks via the fractional share option. This feature is available across thousands of listed assets on the trading platform. The press release also noted that the latest offerings on the exchange are powered by Kraken Securities, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulated division at Kraken.

Kraken rolling out stock & ETF trading…

“As demand for 24/7 global access grows, clients want a seamless, all-in-one trading experience.”

“Expanding into equities is a natural step for us, and paves the way for the tokenization of assets.” pic.twitter.com/3rMrQ8jRHt

— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) April 14, 2025

Kraken’s Co-CEO Reacts to the New Development

Arjun Sethi, Kraken’s co-CEO, spoke about the exchange’s new offerings. He noted that crypto has become the backbone for trading across several asset classes, including commodities, equities, and currencies. The co-CEO also mentioned that global demand for crypto has spiked significantly, with users seeking seamless crypto access avenues.

Sethi added:

“Expanding into equities is a natural step for us and paves the way for the tokenization of assets. The future of trading is borderless, always on and built on crypto rails — and Kraken will continue to lead this shift.”

Kraken Partners with Mastercard to Boost European Crypto Adoption

On April 9, Crypto2Community reported that Kraken and global payment firm MasterCard partnered to launch physical and digital debit cards for use at 150 million global outlets. According to the news article, UK and European users will benefit from the initiative.

The cards allow users to make payments directly at merchant points using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), stablecoins, etc. Customers can only use this option for establishments that accept Mastercards as a payment option. In addition, the collaboration aims to streamline crypto-to-fiat conversion at the point of sale, eliminating the delay experienced in eliciting and concluding transactions.

MasterCard payment technology also added a unique dimension to the Kraken Pay feature by allowing users to initiate seamless money transactions. With this feature, customers can transfer funds using the recipient’s username rather than the usual lengthy blockchain addresses.

In other related news, Crypto2Community reported that the San Francisco-based crypto exchange has edged closer to finalizing a $1.5 billion acquisition deal for NinjaTrader. The purchase will enable Kraken to expand its services and user base, which includes derivatives and crypto futures.