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Kraken Pro launches BTC and ETH options for EEA clients

  • —BTC and ETH options offered with weekly to semi-annual expiries
  • —Linear USD settlement; more than 30 currencies accepted as collateral
  • —Trades execute via RFQ with up to five legs; questionnaire required
  • —Portfolio margin enabled by default, shared collateral with futures
Why it matters: The regulated options rollout broadens hedging tools for Kraken's European clients and steps up competition with Deribit.
Source: Kraken Blog