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Kraken launches USD-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum options with no crypto collateral required

Crypto Briefing·July 19, 2026·1 min read
Kraken launches USD-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum options with no crypto collateral required

Kraken launched USD-settled, cash-settled Bitcoin and Ethereum options requiring no crypto collateral, targeting institutional traders starting July 16. The new product allows traders to gain exposure to BTC and ETH price movements without needing to hold the underlying assets, potentially attracting more institutional participation.

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