Kraken Makes Advanced Crypto Trading Simple for Regular Investors
Kraken, one of the world’s biggest crypto exchanges, just launched a new trading tool that could change how regular people trade cryptocurrency.
On September 11, 2025, the company introduced “Kraken Perps” – a simplified way to bet on crypto prices without actually buying the coins.
This launch comes at a perfect time. Crypto perpetual contracts hit a record $515 billion in trading volume during August 2025. These contracts, called “perps,” were mostly used by professional traders before. Now Kraken wants everyday investors to use them too.
What Are Kraken Perps?
Think of perpetual contracts like making a bet with a friend about who will win the championship. But instead of sports teams, you’re betting on whether Bitcoin,…
