Kraken Unveils Major Updates for June 2026, Including Bitcoin Vault and Regulated Perpetual Futures

Kraken has announced several key updates for June 2026, including new features and partnerships that aim to increase user convenience, regulated trading depth, and infrastructure investments. One of the most notable additions is Bitcoin Vault, a product designed to allow long-term BTC holders to earn rewards directly from their Kraken accounts without the need for external wallets or DeFi knowledge.

The platform also introduced Kraken Prop, a funded trading program that allows participants to access up to $200,000 in capital after an evaluation process. The profit split is capped at 90% of eligible profits, and users can trade on over 60 crypto pairs, including BTC and ETH.

Kraken has also expanded its spot margin offerings for US retail traders, adding six new pairs and increasing the availability of regulated trading tools. Additionally, the exchange plans to launch CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for US traders, marking a significant expansion of regulated derivatives access.

The partnership with Tempo aims to improve global payments and stablecoin infrastructure, with USDT0 deposits and withdrawals now available on the platform.