Kraken Equities
- Best for: Kraken users who want stock and ETF access without a separate brokerage
- What Sets It Apart: Commission-free* stocks and ETFs in the same account as your crypto; no second login; no separate funding pipeline
- Cost: $0 commissions on stocks and ETFs*; Other fees may apply
- Features: 11,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs; FINRA/SIPC member broker-dealer; Unified crypto and equities account
- Pros: No commissions*; One unified account; SIPC protection on brokerage side
- Cons: Not available in Maine or New York; U.S. residents only; Crypto holdings not FDIC insured or SIPC covered
Kraken Equities lets you trade stocks and ETFs commission-free* inside the same account where you hold crypto. If you already use Kraken and want equity exposure without opening a separate brokerage account, this removes that step entirely.
Kraken Equities brings commission-free* stock and ETF trading to the same account where you hold crypto. There is no separate brokerage login, no second funding pipeline, and no extra account setup. U.S.-listed equities sit alongside your digital assets under one login, with no additional onboarding required.
Key Features
- 11,000+ U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, commission-free*
- Available to most U.S. residents (Maine and New York currently excluded)
- Unified account: move between crypto and equities under one login
- Brokerage services provided by Kraken Securities LLC, a registered broker-dealer and FINRA/SIPC member
- SIPC protection applies to brokerage accounts; digital asset accounts are not FDIC insured or SIPC covered
Pros
- No commissions* on stock and ETF trades
- One platform for both crypto and equities eliminates account fragmentation
- SIPC protection on the brokerage side adds a layer of security not present in crypto-only platforms
Cons
- Not available in Maine or New York
- Digital asset accounts are not FDIC insured or covered by SIPC, a meaningful distinction from traditional brokerages
- Equities currently limited to U.S. residents only
The real value here is consolidation. If you already use Kraken for crypto and want stock exposure without opening a separate brokerage account, Kraken Equities removes that friction entirely. The selection covers over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, broad enough to build a full equity portfolio without ever leaving the platform. Before you fund, understand the account structure: your brokerage account carries SIPC coverage, but your crypto holdings in the same login are not FDIC insured and not covered by SIPC.
*Other fees may apply. Securities and brokerage services offered by Kraken Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Digital asset services offered by Payward Interactive Inc., (NMLS ID:1843762) a FinCEN registered money services business, not a member of FINRA/SIPC and not FDIC insured.
Not investment advice. Crypto trading involves risk of loss and is offered to US customers through Payward Interactive, Inc. View legal disclosures at kraken.com/legal/disclosures.
Currently available in the U.S. only; may not be available in all states. Brokerage services are provided by Kraken Securities LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Please view the firm’s profile, registration and background of our registered reps on https://brokercheck.finra.org/. Digital asset services offered by Payward Interactive Inc., (NMLS ID:1843762) a FINCEN registered money services business, not a member of FINRA/SIPC and not FDIC insured. This is not an offer, solicitation, inducement or advice to buy or sell securities, or open a brokerage account in any jurisdiction where Kraken Securities is not registered. All trading involves risk, including loss of your investments. View full disclosures at: Equities Disclosures and Crypto Risk Disclosures.
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