Kraken Pro Launches 100× Leverage on Bitcoin and Ethereum Perpetual Futures
100× leverage on BTC and ETH perps is now live on Kraken Pro
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Kraken Pro has increased the maximum leverage for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) perpetual futures from 50× to 100× for eligible users. This change applies to the PF_XBTUSD and PF_ETHUSD contracts, allowing up to $1 million notional on BTC and $500,000 on ETH, with tiered leverage scaling as position sizes increase.
- 01The maximum leverage for BTC and ETH perpetual futures has been raised to 100× for eligible users on Kraken Pro.
- 02Leverage is tiered: $1 million on BTC can be traded at 100×, but positions exceeding this amount will see reduced leverage.
- 03Existing futures traders do not need to create new accounts or opt-in; the new leverage is automatically applied.
- 04The tiered leverage structure is designed to manage risk and ensure sufficient order book depth.
- 05Users are cautioned about the risks of high leverage, which can lead to quicker liquidations and increased sensitivity to price movements.
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Kraken Pro has officially increased the maximum leverage on its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) perpetual futures contracts from 50× to 100×. This change applies to the PF_XBTUSD and PF_ETHUSD contracts, with cash settlements in USD and trading available 24/7. The new leverage structure allows traders to engage with up to $1 million notional on BTC and $500,000 on ETH at the highest leverage tier. As positions grow beyond these thresholds, the maximum leverage scales down, ensuring that the platform can manage risk effectively. For example, a $2 million BTC position would receive 100× leverage on the first $1 million and 50× on the next. Existing futures traders on Kraken Pro will find this new leverage automatically applied to their accounts without any additional setup required. However, users are advised to approach high-leverage trading with caution, as it significantly increases the risk of liquidation and price sensitivity.
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This change allows traders to take larger positions with higher leverage, potentially increasing their profit opportunities but also their risk exposure.
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