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Kraken has introduced European-style, cash-settled bitcoin and ether options on Kraken Pro for eligible international clients. The exchange is betting that simpler product design, USD settlement and a unified trading account can help expand crypto options beyond institutional-heavy venues.

Kraken has introduced regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers through Kraken Pro, marking a major expansion of crypto derivatives access onshore. The rollout starts with bitcoin, ether and solana as the exchange looks to broaden contracts and collateral options.