With professional-grade order tools, ultra-competitive 0.5 bps fees and free live market data for funded non-professional clients, trading futures has never been easier.
Why trade CME futures with Kraken
Kraken Derivatives US connects you directly to CME futures markets through our regulated futures commission merchant, Kraken Derivative US. You can now trade:
Crypto futures – BTC, ETH, SOL
Equity indices – S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow, Russell
Commodities – gold, oil, silver, rice, cattle, soybeans
FX majors – EUR, GBP, JPY, AUD and more
All with transparent pricing, professional risk controls and real-time margining.
What’s new this release
CME contract coverage Access CME exchange products: CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX. Trade equity indices, FX, commodities, metals and energy – all from one platform.
Free market data for non-pros Verified non-professional clients with funded accounts get free L1 CME bundle data every month. Upgrade anytime for full market depth.
Professional entitlements Professional clients can now purchase L2 market data subscriptions across all CME exchanges for $140/month per exchange.
Order form enhancements Take control with advanced orders. Modify open orders without losing your place in the book.
Ultra-competitive fees Trade all CME futures contracts for just 0.5 bps* — designed for serious futures traders.
How to get started
Fund your futures account → transfer USD from your Kraken spot wallet
Select your market → crypto, indices, gold, oil, FX and more
Choose your data plan → free L1 bundle for funded non-pros or L2 for full depth
Place your first trade → use advanced order types to trade with confidence
Don’t miss out
Whether you’re a retail trader exploring futures for the first time or a professional seeking depth across CME markets, this release unlocks a world of opportunity.
Explore CME futures contracts on Kraken
NinjaTrader Group, LLC and its affiliated entities provide brokerage, technology, and educational services. Brokerage services are offered through NinjaTrader Clearing, LLC dba Kraken Derivatives US and Tradovate, a Futures Commission Merchant registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a member of the National Futures Association (NFA ID # 0309379). Trading futures and options involves substantial risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors. This contentl is informational only and does not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. Please visit www.ninjatrader.com for additional information and disclosures.© 2025 NinjaTrader Group LLC. All rights reserved. NinjaTrader and the NinjaTrader logo are registered trademarks of the NInjaTrader Group, LLC.
Futures trading involves substantial risk and is not for every investor. An investor could potentially lose all or more than the initial investment. Risk capital is money that can be lost without jeopardizing ones’ financial security or lifestyle. Only risk capital should be used for trading and only those with sufficient risk capital should consider trading. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. Futures products and services on Kraken are are provided by Ninjatrader Clearing LLC dba Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated Futures Commission Merchant that is a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”) (NFA ID 0309379) and registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”). You should be aware that the NFA does not have regulatory oversight over underlying or spot virtual currency products, transactions, exchanges, custodian or markets. Spot accounts are maintained by Payward Interactive Inc., which is not CFTC registered and is not a member of the NFA.
\* Exchange and NFA fees apply.
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