Unlock stock trading on Kraken Pro

Stocks availability

Currently, stock trading is only available to U.S. clients in select states.

Follow these steps to unlock stocks in Kraken Pro:

  1. 1

    If you're eligible, you'll see the welcome banner at the top of your screen.

    Select Get Started to begin answering the necessary questions.

    Get started

    Please note: Business accounts are not eligible.

  2. 2

    Enter your current address and select Next.

  3. 3

    Select your U.S. tax residency status, then select Next.

    Tax
  4. 4

    Select your net worth from the dropdown menu.

    NetWorth
  5. 5

    Enter your employment and professional status.

  6. 6

    Review and accept the terms and agreements.

    Confirmation

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

Unlock stocks via the Kraken Pro app:

  1. 1

    Open the Kraken Pro app.

  2. 2

    If you're eligible, a Stocks pop-up will display. Tap Continue.

    Popup
  3. 3

    Provide your current address and citizenship details.

  4. 4

    Select your U.S. tax residency status and confirm compliance with the applicable tax regulations.

    App tax
  5. 5

    Next, enter your net worth, investor status and employment details. This information is required by law to access stock trading.

    Employment
  6. 6

    Read and accept the terms and conditions.

That’s it! Our team will review your information and let you know via email once you're approved to trade stocks.

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.

We’re working to make stock trading available in more states soon!

Need help with stocks specific questions? Email us here.

Follow these steps to unlock stocks in Kraken Pro:
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