Kraken Launches Kraken Prime: A New Era for Institutional Crypto Investors
Kraken has unveiled Kraken Prime, a complete prime brokerage platform aimed at institutional investors venturing into digital assets. The platform integrates trading, custody, and financing services, addressing the growing demand for professional crypto infrastructure among institutions.
With Kraken Prime, users gain access to over 90% of global digital asset liquidity spread across more than 20 trading venues. It allows direct trading from Kraken Financial, a U.S. state-chartered bank, ensuring secure custody. The platform also offers T+1 credit facilities, asset-backed lending, and a smart order routing system.
Kraken Prime is tailored for hedge funds, asset managers, and corporations seeking top-tier execution and risk management in the crypto market. The service is part of Kraken’s response to increasing regulatory clarity and maturing market infrastructure.
- 90% global digital asset liquidity coverage
- Direct trading via secure custody
- T+1 credit facilities and asset-backed lending
- Smart order routing system
Kraken co-CEO David Ripley stated, “Kraken Prime meets the demands of today’s institutional investors, setting new standards in the industry.” The platform boasts 24/7 client support and integrates seamlessly with Kraken’s custody and banking services.
Kraken Prime is currently accessible to eligible institutional clients, having earned SOC 2 Type I and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications, ensuring top-tier security and operational standards.
Discover more about Kraken Prime at kraken.
