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The Kraken margin trading ecosystem has unveiled major updates to boost leveraging potential and increase the available trading pairs for Kraken Pro users. The exchange announced that it will now offer up to 10x leverage on certain trading pairs, doubling the previous 5x leverage limit.
In addition, Kraken has also introduced new crypto margin pairs for two popular tokens: Worldcoin (WLD/USD) and World Liberty Financial (WLFI/USD). These exciting developments will enable traders to open larger positions with the same capital, significantly enhancing capital efficiency.
10x Leverage Now Available on Key Trading Pairs
Kraken Pro’s latest upgrades significantly raise the trading power on several of its largest markets. Traders can now utilize up to 10x leverage on popular trading pairs, including BTC/USD, XRP/USD, AVAX/USD, LINK/USD, LTC/USD, and many more.
With 10x leverage now available, traders can control a position that is twice as large using the same collateral amount. This means less money is tied up, leaving more funds to diversify or use elsewhere.
New WLD and WLFI Margin Pairs Go Live
Kraken’s margin offerings have been expanded to include two high-profile crypto assets. In September 2025, the exchange added WLD/USD and WLFI/USD to its margin trading suite. Up to 3x leverage can be applied on these two trading pairs, although positions are currently long-only.
Worldcoin (WLD) is a cryptocurrency project that uses digital identity verification to give people a unique ID and access to its global financial network. Its goal is to make crypto and digital services accessible to everyone worldwide. World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is a new DeFi governance token launched by the Trump family in September, already soaring to a total valuation of over $5 billion.
By enabling margin on these two tokens, Kraken is giving traders exposure to two of the industry’s most talked-about projects.
More Collateral Options and Available Assets
As part of the margin trading expansion, Kraken has rolled out three more tradable margin assets. These include Binance Coin (BNB/USD), Avantis (AVNT/USD), and the STBL (STBL/USD), each of which can be traded using 3x leverage.
Apart from the Kraken margin trading expansion, the exchange has also added a number of new collateral currencies for both margin and futures trading. These currencies include SPX, ALGO, FET, ONDO, FARTCOIN, UNI, CRV, and ENA.
By combining new tradable pairs with a wider range of collateral currencies, Kraken is giving traders more tools to structure their positions. This expanded collateral list gives traders more flexibility in how they fund leveraged positions.
Margin Eligibility & Risks
Margin trading comes with specific requirements and risks that traders must understand. First, Kraken requires users to have sufficient collateral in their accounts. In practice, this means you must hold at least one eligible collateral currency before opening a margin position.
Importantly, margin positions will lead to additional costs for traders. The platform charges an average opening fee between 0.02% and 0.04% per transaction. Furthermore, a rollover fee of between 0.02% and 0.04% is also charged every four hours. These costs add to the overall expense of trading on margin.
The biggest point to remember is risk. Leverage amplifies both gains and losses, so that a few sharp market moves can quickly wipe out a position. To protect traders and the platform, Kraken has implemented automatic liquidation triggers. These steps ensure that margin pools stay healthy and that users never end up owing more than the funds already in their accounts.
As a general rule of thumb, traders should only apply higher leverage when they fully understand the consequences and have controls in place to limit downside.
Kraken’s Competitive Advantage
In a crowded market of crypto exchanges, Kraken’s improvements reinforce what sets it apart. Kraken’s platform is built on strong foundations of compliance and security, as it has pioneered Proof-of-Reserves and has maintained an unbroken security record since 2011.
These qualities appeal to traders who value a reliable environment and advanced trading tools. At the same time, Kraken offers deep market liquidity via its unified spot, futures, and margin platform, meaning users can execute large orders with minimal slippage.
Kraken also provides extensive support, including around-the-clock live assistance and even phone support for some users.
By contrast, other exchanges take a different approach. Binance is known for its vast token listings and very high leverage, but that often comes with added complexity and regulatory issues in certain markets. Coinbase focuses heavily on user-friendliness and compliance, but offers far fewer margin tools and lower flexibility for advanced traders.
Kraken offers professional-grade margin features, strong liquidity, and a track record of trust that appeals to serious traders.
Conclusion
With the recent Kraken margin trading expansion, active traders can benefit from applying up to 10x leverage on some popular crypto trading pairs. Furthermore, access to new margin markets such as WLD/USD and WLFI/USD and a broader set of collateral currencies provides traders with more market options and more flexibility to optimize their strategies.
Whether you’re looking to boost capital efficiency or explore new assets with leverage, Kraken Pro has expanded tools to meet those needs.
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