Kraken Pro Launches BTC and ETH Options Trading in the EEA
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Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced that it is launching BTC (XBT/USD) and ETH (ETH/USD) options trading on Kraken Pro for eligible clients in the European Economic Area (EEA), accessible via both web and mobile platforms. Clients can trade directly using their existing derivatives accounts, with no need to open a new wallet. The newly launched options are European-style, USD cash-settled, and linear in structure. Portfolio margin is enabled by default, with options and futures sharing the same collateral pool, supporting over 30 currencies as collateral. Options are traded via Request for Quote (RFQ), with a maximum of 5 legs per trade. Clients must complete a relevant questionnaire to activate options trading permissions.
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Kraken announced that eligible customers in the European Economic Area can now trade BTC (XBT/USD) and ETH (ETH/USD) options on Kraken Pro web and mobile platforms, using their existing derivatives accounts directly without needing to open a new wallet.
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