Unlock stock trading on Kraken Pro
Stocks availability
Currently, stock trading is only available to U.S. clients residing in Alabama, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota Wyoming and the District of Columbia. We’re working to make stock trading available in more states soon!

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
  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.
Need help with stocks specific questions? Email us here.