Kraken partners with Deutsche Börse to unify crypto, stocks, and futures trading, offering seamless access for institutional investors.
Kraken and Deutsche Börse have announced a new partnership aimed at merging traditional stock and crypto trading. The collaboration aims to simplify access for institutional investors by offering a unified platform for trading crypto, stocks, and futures.
This move seeks to reduce fragmentation in the financial markets and provide a smoother, integrated experience across various asset classes. By connecting both digital and traditional financial markets, Kraken and Deutsche Börse hope to create more efficient trading options.
Integrating Crypto and FX Markets
The first phase of the partnership focuses on integrating Kraken’s platform with Deutsche Börse’s 360T FX trading platform. This integration will allow Kraken clients to access high-quality liquidity pools for foreign exchange trading. By connecting Kraken with one of the deepest FX markets, it is expected that spreads will narrow, and trade execution will improve.
We just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Deutsche Börse Group to bring TradFi & crypto closer than ever.
FX via 360T is phase one. Derivatives, enhanced liquidity, Embed, & xStocks are next.
Institutional access is getting a serious upgrade.https://t.co/rtunQkmtyn
— Kraken (@krakenfx) December 4, 2025
Moreover, Kraken’s infrastructure will be embedded in Deutsche Börse’s network using Kraken Embed. This product will allow banks, fintech firms, and other institutions to offer crypto trading and custody solutions directly to their clients. Through this partnership, these institutions will be able to provide these services without needing to build their own crypto infrastructure.
Future plans include offering Eurex-listed derivatives on Kraken’s platform, subject to regulatory approval. This would give Kraken users access to a regulated futures and options market, helping to expand the platform’s offerings. Overall, the integration of crypto and traditional finance will allow for better flexibility in trading.
Tokenizing Traditional Securities
One major aspect of the partnership is the focus on tokenization. The companies plan to use the 360X ecosystem to create tokenized versions of traditional stocks, called xStocks. These tokenized assets will allow investors to trade conventional securities using blockchain technology, improving accessibility and efficiency.
We just announced a groundbreaking partnership with Deutsche Börse Group to bring TradFi & crypto closer than ever.
FX via 360T is phase one. Derivatives, enhanced liquidity, Embed, & xStocks are next.
Institutional access is getting a serious upgrade.https://t.co/rtunQkmtyn
— Kraken (@krakenfx) December 4, 2025
Deutsche Börse’s Clearstream will play a key role in the custody of these tokenized securities. Kraken clients will be able to access these tokenized versions of traditional securities, expanding their investment options. This move aligns with the growing trend of bringing traditional assets to the digital space.
Kraken is also strengthening its position in the tokenization space through the acquisition of Backed Finance. This company specializes in issuing tokenized equities, and its acquisition will enhance Kraken’s tokenization offerings. By combining the two companies’ strengths, Kraken plans to expand its digital asset offerings further.
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Expanding Institutional Access to Digital and Traditional Markets
This partnership will offer institutions a seamless way to trade both traditional and digital assets from one platform. Kraken’s platform will provide access to crypto assets, as well as traditional financial instruments, all through a unified interface. For institutions, this will streamline their trading and custody needs, allowing them to manage all assets in one place.
Deutsche Börse’s clients will also benefit from the partnership. They will have the ability to trade cryptocurrencies and related derivatives through Kraken’s exchange. Custody for these assets will be handled by Clearstream and Crypto Finance, ensuring that all services meet regulatory standards.
Overall, the collaboration between Kraken and Deutsche Börse represents a step forward in the integration of traditional and digital finance. By combining both markets, the partners hope to create a more efficient, open, and accessible trading environment for institutional investors.
