Becoming a Professional Client in the UK
Under the rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), only persons who have been categorised as Professional Clients can trade crypto asset derivatives in the UK. We’ve designed a clear path to help you determine whether you qualify as a Professional Client and guide you through the steps needed to confirm your categorisation.
Ready to trade?
Log in to your Kraken Pro account on the web, select any derivatives trading pair, and click "Unlock Futures" to begin. You'll be guided step-by-step through verification, required documents, and a brief knowledge questionnaire.
Please ensure you have:
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Relevant documents on hand. (PDF, PNG, JPEG, etc.)
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A clear understanding of which eligibility criteria you meet.
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Clear, legible scans to avoid delays.
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Important risk notice
Crypto asset derivatives services are provided by Payward Digital Solutions Limited, which is licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority (RN: 202403268) to conduct digital assets business in and from Bermuda. These services are not regulated or covered by investor protection measures in the UK. Access to these services is arranged by Crypto Facilities Limited, which is regulated and authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 757895) to make arrangements with a view to transactions in investments. This page is directed at investment professionals only, and must not be acted on or relied on by other persons. Investment activity to which this page relates is available to, and will be engaged in with, investment professionals only.
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