Kraken Pro Futures Affiliate Program

Last updated: 2. des. 2025

The Kraken Pro Futures Affiliate Program allows partners to earn rewards by referring traders to Kraken Pro, Kraken’s advanced platform for trading spot, margin and futures.

Affiliates can earn through revenue share, Cost per Acquisition (CPA) scheme, and exclusive KOL campaigns, depending on their region and audience (geo-restrictions apply).
 

This article complements the Kraken Affiliate Program overview and is specific to Futures-related affiliation and promotions.

What is Kraken Pro Futures?

Kraken Pro Futures is the trusted platform to trade perpetual and dated futures on cryptocurrencies.
It’s designed for active traders who want flexibility, precision, and capital efficiency.

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    Available on web, mobile, and desktop.

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    Backed by Kraken’s industry-leading security and regulatory standards.

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    Trusted infrastructure: your funds stay safe with Kraken, not some offshore exchange.

Key features

🇪🇺  EU

🌐  Global (excluding US, Canada and other restricted geos)

Trade long or short on 150+ crypto futures contracts - capture opportunities in both rising and falling markets.Trade long or short on 350+ crypto futures contracts - access deep liquidity and broad market coverage.
Up to 10× leverage under MiFID II regulation for responsible trading.Up to 50× leverage for advanced traders seeking maximum capital efficiency.
Crypto or fiat margining with maximum flexibility to open your futures positions.Unified Wallet - instantly move margin between Spot, Margin and Futures for efficient margin management.
24/7 trading on MiFID II-regulated platform, , ensuring transparency and investor protection.24/7 trading with institutional-grade reliability and global market access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Futures traders are some of the most engaged, high-volume users on Kraken - making them a key audience for affiliates.

1. Higher Trading Volume

Futures traders typically generate 10–20× more notional turnover per account than spot users because:

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    Futures allow larger positions via leverage.

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    Active traders rebalance, hedge, and close positions frequently.

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    Both opening and closing a position count toward total volume
    (e.g., opening and closing a $10,000 position = $20,000 notional volume).

2. Consistent, Recurring Earnings

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    Higher turnover means higher recurring commissions.

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    Futures trading generates ongoing volume and fee activity, meaning affiliates benefit long after the first referral.

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    Higher commission rates: Affiliate globally (excluding EU, US, Canada and other restricted geos) get from 40% revenue share on taker fees generated by their users.

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    EU affiliates (PEDSL-CY): $100 CPA per first-trade Futures user.

Affiliate Rewards 

(Cumulative across product areas and additive with Spot

RegionCommission TypeExample RewardNotes
🇪🇺 EU (PEDSL-CY)CPA$100 per first-trade Futures userMiFID II-regulated
🌐 Rest of WorldRevenue ShareFrom 40% of taker feesOn all eligible Futures trading volume

The Kraken Pro Futures Affiliate Program is open to partners globally, with specific onboarding paths depending on your region and target audience.

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    Apply to become a Futures affiliate

    All affiliates start by joining through our global affiliate program:

    • Sign up on Impact
    • Reach out to [email protected] to get accepted into the program
    • Copy your tracking link from Impact
    • Start promoting!
    • Commissions will be paid on a monthly basis into the bank account you link to on Impact

    More info on the general affiliate program can be found here.

    ➡️  EU affiliates:


    Futures Revenue share does not apply for EU based users.
    To benefit from Futures referrals within the EU, register under Kraken’s MiFID II-regulated entity (PEDSL-CY) and earn $200 CPA for each first-time Futures trader you refer.


    Complete the Kraken PEDSL-CY Affiliate Onboarding Form to qualify.

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    Share your referral link

    • Use your tracking link in videos, livestreams, social posts, or educational content.
    • You can promote across multiple regions (EU, Middle East, APAC, Latam, Africa) under a single account.
    • Track referral performance and commissions directly in your Impact dashboard.
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    Earn commissions

    • Commissions are based on referred users’ trading activity and region:
      • EU affiliates (PEDSL-CY): $100 CPA per first-trade Futures user.
      • Affiliate in other locations (excluding EU, US, Canada and other restricted geos): from 40% revenue share on taker fees.
        (Cumulative )
      • Payouts are made monthly to your bank account linked in Impact.
  • Commissions are calculated monthly and paid through Impact.
  • Payments are made directly to the bank account you connect to your Impact profile.
  • You can monitor referrals, trade volume, and earnings per region from your Impact dashboard.

Yes. Futures availability and affiliate eligibility vary by region:

  • EU: Offered through PEDSL-CY (MiFID II, CySEC-supervised).
     
  • Rest of World: Available in eligible jurisdictions outside the EU, Canada and US and restricted countries.
     
  • US: CME-listed futures regulated by the CFTC and NFA (currently not available within Kraken’s affiliation program)

Always verify local regulations before promoting Futures products.

Affiliates promoting to European audiences can register under Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Ltd (PEDSL-CY) - Kraken’s MiFID II-regulated entity.

Benefits include:

  • Eligibility for EU CPA rewards ($100 per first-trade user).
  • Regulated partnership status with a licensed EU investment firm.
  • Access to EU-approved campaigns and co-branded promotions.
  • MiFID-compliant marketing materials and compliance support from Kraken EU.
  • Credibility and transparency with European audiences.

Responsibilities under PEDSL-CY:

  • Avoid claims of profits or trading advice.
  • Include required risk warnings and disclaimers.
  • Obtain pre-approval for paid advertising or EU competitions.
  • Provide identification and proof of address documentation for AML/KYC compliance, as required by regulatory standards.
  • Disclose social media handles for ongoing monitoring, as the regulator expects regular oversight of affiliate marketing materials.
  • Understand that your affiliate activity and remuneration may be reported to the regulatoron a quarterly and annual basis as part of Kraken's regulatory obligations.

These rules ensure that all affiliate activity remains compliant with MiFID II marketing standards.

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