Kraken just shattered the finance status quo, unleashing commission-free trading for 11,000 stocks and ETFs alongside crypto in one seamless, all-access trading platform.
Kraken Breaks the Barrier: 11,000 Stocks and ETFs Now Live Alongside Crypto
Crypto exchange Kraken announced on Monday that it has entered the equities market, offering commission-free trading for more than 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move signals Kraken’s expansion beyond its core cryptocurrency business, initially reaching clients in 10 U.S. jurisdictions. In a company statement, Kraken highlighted the milestone as part of its broader mission to unify access to financial instruments:
Today, we’re excited to announce the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, bringing equities and digital assets together in one accessible trading platform.
The new offering, powered by Kraken Securities—a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)-regulated entity—allows users to manage digital assets, stocks, stablecoins, and cash within a single platform. Available on both the Kraken and Kraken Pro apps, the service supports fractional trading and immediate reinvestment across asset classes. By integrating equities into its ecosystem, Kraken aims to simplify asset management for retail investors while removing the need for multiple brokerage platforms.
“Kraken just became your all-in-one trading powerhouse. You can now trade stocks, ETFs & crypto side by side — with zero commissions,” the exchange shared on social media platform X. “Currently, stock trading is only available to U.S. clients residing in Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Wyoming and the District of Columbia. We’re working to make stock trading available in more states soon!”
Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi described the launch as part of a larger industry transformation:
Crypto isn’t just evolving, it’s becoming the backbone for trading across asset classes, such as equities, commodities and currencies. As demand for 24/7 global access grows, clients want a seamless, all-in-one trading experience.
Sethi added: “Expanding into equities is a natural step for us, and paves the way for the tokenization of assets. The future of trading is borderless, always on and built on crypto rails — and Kraken will continue to lead this shift.” The firm has its sights set on markets in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia next.
