Kraken says simpler options can unlock crypto's next derivatives market

Kraken has launched USD-settled bitcoin and ether options through Kraken Pro, positioning the product as a simplified entry point to expand the broader crypto options market rather than just capture share from incumbents like Deribit and CME. The exchange argues the gap in crypto options adoption is product design, not demand, and targets retail traders through straightforward dollar-settled contracts integrated into existing spot and futures accounts.

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