How the incentive program works
Kraken Institutional introduces the Market Participation Program, a transparent, time-bound structure that our largest clients (by trading volume) can qualify for, subject to standard compliance and eligibility requirements. Participants who contribute significantly to market liquidity and trading activity can earn Kraken-equity-linked incentives* in the form of warrants – a first-of-its-kind approach among global Tier 1 crypto exchanges.
By tying rewards to our long-term success, we’re creating shared alignment between our business and its most active participants. The more our markets thrive, the more everyone benefits – traders, investors and the broader crypto ecosystem.
Based on transparency and fairness, the Market Participation Program is open, competitive and rule-based – a clear, equitable path for qualified participants to contribute and be rewarded.
Liquidity and the power of partnerships
Partnerships are where lasting success begins. It is the force that turns ambition into progress and progress into shared achievement. At Kraken, we believe that when people and purpose align, something greater than any one company takes shape, a living network of trust, innovation and resilience.
When alignment among participants and healthy competition coexist in a level playing field, integrity sits at the core and markets can evolve. Liquidity strengthens and participation widens, improving market conditions for all of our clients.
Every collaboration, every shared initiative, adds strength to the exchange itself. This is the first initiative but it won’t be an isolated effort; this is the first thread in a larger tapestry that will support market health and liquidity.
The Market Participation Program looks beyond the immediate horizon and invests in a future built on success, consistency and shared conviction. The success of our partners becomes our own, and in that mutual growth, Kraken becomes more than an exchange; it becomes a catalyst for lasting progress across the digital economy.
Looking ahead
As we continue scaling our infrastructure and preparing for the next phase of growth, we’re focused on programs that align client success with our mission: accelerating the global adoption of cryptocurrency through sound, transparent markets.
To learn more about the Market Participation Program, contact your Kraken relationship manager today. If you would like to inquire further about our account management services, please contact our institutional team.
* Equity-linked incentives earned will be awarded as warrants exercisable for Kraken common stock
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