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Kraken Acquires NinjaTrader in $1.5B Landmark Deal
Slice of Finance Team
28 Mar
Key Highlights:
Kraken to acquire NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion, the largest crypto-TradFi merger to date
Expands Kraken’s multi-asset trading strategy, including crypto, futures, equities, and payments
Grants Kraken access to NinjaTrader’s CFTC-registered FCM license, enabling U.S. crypto derivatives
NinjaTrader gains global reach, leveraging Kraken’s MiFID and international licenses
Both platforms maintain independence, offering seamless cross-asset trading experiences
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“This transaction is the first step in our vision of an institutional-grade trading platform where any asset can be traded, anytime.”
“Joining forces with Kraken allows us to take this vision to a global scale, expanding our reach and unlocking innovative new use cases.”
Why This Matters:
This acquisition marks a major step toward integrating traditional finance with digital assets, positioning Kraken as a central hub for professional, always-on, multi-asset trading. It also brings regulatory firepower and advanced trading tools under one umbrella, enabling Kraken to accelerate its presence in U.S. futures markets and beyond. As the largest TradFi-crypto merger to date, it signals a future where asset classes converge seamlessly on unified, global platforms.