Kraken Futures
FCA-regulated Kraken subsidiary offering crypto perpetual and fixed-maturity futures
Platform Overview
Kraken Futures is the derivatives trading platform operated by Payward Brokers PLC (formerly Crypto Facilities), a subsidiary of Kraken regulated by the UK's FCA. It offers perpetual and fixed-maturity futures contracts across 100+ crypto pairs with up to 50x leverage, competitive fees of 0.02% maker and 0.05% taker, and demo accounts. The platform integrates seamlessly with Kraken's spot exchange and benefits from institutional-grade compliance and segregated client funds.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Payward Brokers PLC (Crypto Facilities)
- Brand Name
- Kraken Futures
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Year Established
- 2020
- Parent Company
- Payward Inc. (Kraken)
- Publicly Listed
- No
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
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Regulatory Intelligence
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
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Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- Maker 0.02% / Taker 0.05% (perpetuals); tiered volume discounts
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- Free (internal transfer from Kraken)
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free (internal transfer to Kraken)
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- Instant (internal transfer)
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailHelp Center
- Payment Methods
- Crypto (transfer from Kraken spot)
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 1 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:50 | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2020 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 2 | 10 |
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