6 new pairs available for spot margin traders in the US

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Near Protocol (NEAR) is a layer-1 blockchain designed for scalability and developer accessibility. It uses a sharded proof-of-stake architecture called Nightshade and is optimised for high throughput and low transaction costs. NEAR supports smart contracts written in JavaScript and Rust.

Hedera (HBAR) is the native currency of the Hedera network, a public distributed ledger that uses a hashgraph consensus mechanism rather than a traditional blockchain. It is designed for enterprise-grade applications requiring high speed, low fees, and energy efficiency.

Curve DAO Token (CRV) is the governance token of Curve Finance, a decentralised exchange specialising in stablecoin and pegged-asset liquidity pools. CRV is used to vote on protocol governance and direct liquidity incentives across pools.

Stellar (XLM) is the native asset of the Stellar network, an open-source payment protocol designed for fast, low-cost cross-border transfers. XLM facilitates transactions between currencies and is used to pay network fees and maintain account minimums.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) is an Ethereum-based token that originated as a community-driven meme coin. It has since expanded into a broader ecosystem including a decentralised exchange (ShibaSwap) and the Shibarium layer-2 network.

TRON (TRX) is the native token of the TRON blockchain, a layer-1 network focused on high-throughput decentralised applications and content distribution. TRX is used to pay for network resources and participate in governance.

In order to trade using spot margin, you will need to hold at least one eligible collateral currency.

The availability of spot margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.

Spot margin trading incurs additional fees for opening, closing, and holding a position. See Kraken’s rates and fees for details.

Yes — but our policy is to never reveal details before launch, including which pairs we are considering. All listed spot margin pairs are available on our website. Our client engagement specialists cannot answer questions about future listings.

Spot margin trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for everyone. Losses may exceed the initial investment, and additional collateral may be required. While leverage can increase potential returns, it also significantly increases risk. Leverage available may vary by asset. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Availability of spot margin trading through Kraken Derivatives US is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. View Risk Disclosure Statement.

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