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Kraken Expands Its Bitcoin Offerings with Breakout Acquisition

U.S. crypto exchange Kraken has recently acquired the trading platform Breakout to enhance its Bitcoin trading services.

The acquisition aims to provide advanced trading opportunities, allowing eligible users to access substantial notional capital up to $200,000.

According to Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi, this move shifts the focus from capital access to skill-based capital allocation in trading.

Traders on Breakout can leverage Bitcoin and Ethereum contracts up to five times, but they must pass evaluations to qualify for capital allocation.

Kraken's strategy reflects its commitment to empowering successful traders with an innovative, performance-based trading environment.

The integration of Breakout into Kraken's Pro platform marks a significant addition to its offerings, which also include stocks and ETF trading.

With plans to go public possibly by early 2026, Kraken positions itself as a major player in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

This acquisition comes as regulatory environments for digital assets appear to be improving, particularly under the current political administration.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has recently dismissed enforcement actions against Kraken, signaling a more favorable regulatory outlook.

Through this acquisition, Kraken aims to create a capital platform where traders can earn their way into larger positions based on merit and performance.