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Unlock stock trading on the Kraken app

Last updated: 10 ліпеня 2026 г.

Stocks availability

Currently, stock trading is available to eligible clients in select US states and supported EEA markets.

To unlock stock trading via the Kraken app, follow the steps below:

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Open the Kraken app.
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If stock trading is available to you, you'll see a prompt to Buy Stocks. Select it to begin.
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You can also browse the stock list and select a specific stock, then tap Buy to proceed.
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Before you start trading, you'll need to:
- Confirm some personal information.
- Answer a few questions about your financial knowledge and experience.
- Certify your tax eligibility and agree to the necessary terms.
The steps above are legally required to unlock stock trading.

Once you’ve answered all the questions, our team will review your information. We’ll let you know via email once you're approved to trade stocks.

Learn how to trade stocks with the Kraken app.

Geographic limitations

Stocks trading is available to U.S. clients who reside in the following U.S. states:

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Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Wyoming, Utah, Vermont, Virginia,Virgin Islands, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

Stocks trading is available to EEA clients who reside in the following countries:

France, Netherlands, and Germany

Unlock stock trading on the Kraken app

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