Options are now available on Kraken Pro in the EEA
By KrakenFX
AI summary of the source article
Eligible clients in the EEA can now trade BTC and ETH options on Kraken Pro. The European-style, cash-settled contracts trade via request for quote and share collateral with existing futures accounts.
Why it matters
Europe is a core focus for us, and our MiFID license is a big part of why options are launching here. It lets us offer options to EEA clients on a regulated venue.
Key facts
- Eligible EEA clients can trade BTC and ETH options on Kraken Pro from their existing Derivatives account.
- Options are European-style, linear, cash-settled in USD, and trade via request for quote (RFQ) with up to five legs per trade.
- Options services are provided by PEDSL-CY, an entity authorised and regulated by CySEC under a MiFID licence.
Source excerpt · Kraken blog
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