Margin trading is now available for the below pairs for SOL, XDG, and LTC:
Pair basePair nameAvailable LeverageLong Position LimitShort Position LimitSOLSOL/USDT4700700XDGXDG/USDT4500,000500,000LTCLTC/USDT4850850
Here’s some more information about the tokens:
Solana (SOL) is a blockchain platform aimed at improving user scalability. Solana is a blockchain platform that aims to increase user scalability through faster transaction settlement times, lower transaction fees and more flexible infrastructure compared to other protocols. The SOL cryptocurrency plays a key role in maintaining and operating the Solana ecosystem and is used to execute smart contracts, send transactions, and incentivize users that support the network’s operation.
Dogecoin (XDG) is a decentralized, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that uses the “Doge” meme as its mascot. Dogecoin (DOGE) is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that is widely used for tipping content creators on various social media platforms. Dogecoin features the likeness of the Shiba Inu dog popularized in the “Doge” meme, and was first introduced as a marketing experiment in 2013 before the term memecoin existed. DOGE quickly gained a massive audience, however, and now boasts one of the largest market caps in the industry. Much wow. Doge is pleased.
Litecoin (LTC) is a fork of the Bitcoin blockchain that offers faster transaction confirmations. Litecoin (LTC) was released in 2011 and offered a decreased block processing time of 2.5 minutes as opposed to Bitcoin’s 10 minutes, allowing for a faster way to send and receive crypto. Litecoin also features improved storage efficiency and a slightly different proof-of-work consensus mechanism than Bitcoin.
Before you start, what you should know:
In order to trade using margin, you will need to hold at least one collateral currency.
The availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria.
Margin trading incurs additional fees for opening, closing and holding a position. Learn more about the different rates and fees.
Will Kraken offer more pairs on margin?
Yes! But our policy is to never reveal any details before launch – not even which pairs we are considering. All of Kraken’s listed margin pairs are available on our website. Our client engagement specialists cannot answer any questions about which pairs we may be listing in the future.
Trade with caution
There is no guarantee that a limit order will execute. There is no guarantee of margin pool availability at all times. There is also no guarantee of a market order executing at a certain price. The availability and liquidity of the particular digital asset will impact these types of orders.
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Availability of margin trading services is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. Trading using margin involves an element of risk and may not be suitable for everyone. Read Kraken’s Margin Disclosure Statement to learn more.
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