Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure crypto exchanges, serving more than 15 million clients globally, has announced the $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader, a leading U.S. retail futures trading platform, positioning itself as a major player in both traditional and crypto futures markets. The deal, the largest-ever combination of traditional finance (TradFi) and crypto, expands Kraken’s multi-asset trading ambitions, including equities and payments, while leveraging NinjaTrader’s advanced trading tools and regulatory licenses. With the acquisition, Kraken aims to integrate traditional and crypto markets into a seamless, 24/7 institutional-grade trading platform, offering enhanced tools and liquidity for professional traders.

Kraken to Acquire NinjaTrader: Introducing the Next Era of Professional Trading