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The Anthropic Pre-IPO Challenge: compete for $20,000 USDG on Kraken Pro
The Anthropic Pre-IPO Challenge: compete for $20,000 USDG on Kraken Pro

TL;DR

  • The Anthropic Pre-IPO Challenge runs September 17 to October 17, 2026 on Kraken Pro
  • Trade the ANTHROPICx Perp (PF_ANTHROPICXUSD) with up to 10x leverage and compete for a share of up to $20,000 USDG
  • Your individual trading volume determines your rank; the top traders share the biggest prizes
  • Enroll before you trade via the Kraken Pro app or on Kraken Pro web: positions placed prior to enrollment do not count toward your score

Anthropic is among the most-anticipated listings of 2026. With its IPO widely expected before year’s end, traders have been watching from the sidelines. Until now.

Sep 17, 20263 min read


BTC Needs Sustained Buying to Break Above its Floor
BTC Needs Sustained Buying to Break Above its Floor

Until yesterday (15 September 2026), Bitcoin had spent 24 days from 21 August within a range bounded by a high volume node at $77,100 and a value area near $81,300. This range lost its footing and broke to the downside ahead of today’s Federal Reserve rate decision. Bitcoin closed Tuesday’s session at $75,702, down 3.2 percent on the day.

Sep 16, 202611 min read