The American exchange platform Kraken just launched a new feature called “Bundles”allowing users to purchase a diverse basket of cryptocurrencies grouped by theme in a single transaction. Officially launched in September 2025, this service targets both beginners and experienced investors who wish to have exposure to multiple digital assets without having to manually compose a portfolio.
In Brief
- Kraken launches “Bundles”, allowing you to purchase thematic crypto baskets in one click.
- Automatic diversification and rebalancing simplify portfolio management.
- Accessible from €10, Bundles make crypto investing easier for everyone.
What is a Kraken bundle?
A Bundle works like a simplified index in the crypto universe. Rather than purchasing Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), or Polygon (MATIC) separately, the user acquires a pre-established weighted allocation with one click.
Each basket is rebalanced periodically by Kraken according to criteria of capitalization, liquidity and sectoral relevance. The exact weightings are not public in the initial announcement, but the platform indicates favoring highly liquid assets to facilitate execution.
Benefits for retail investors
1. Ease of access
For a novice, building a diversified crypto portfolio requires understanding the specifics of each blockchain, opening compatible wallets and following the allocation ratios. Bundles eliminate this friction: one click is enough to gain exposure to an entire sector.
2. Automatic diversification
Modern portfolio theory applies to cryptocurrencies: spreading capital reduces idiosyncratic risk. A DeFi Bundle avoids betting on a single protocol; an L1 Bundle dilutes exposure to the volatility of a single blockchain.
3. Minimum entry cost
With a threshold of 10 eurosKraken opens up diversification to small budgets. In comparison, manually purchasing 10 cryptos at $1 each generates 10 separate transaction fees, often prohibitive for small amounts.
4. Save time
Rebalancing a manual portfolio requires monitoring performance, selling overweighted assets and buying underweighted ones. Kraken automates this rebalancingalthough the exact frequency is not specified in the announcement.
Comparison with competing products
Kraken does not invent the concept of crypto baskets, but democratizes a tool previously reserved for institutional platforms or certain particular competitors.
Coinbase Bundles (US)
Coinbase has offered similar “themed baskets” since 2023, with an entry threshold of $25.
Bitpanda Crypto Index (Europe)
The Austrian platform offers capitalization-weighted crypto indices (BCI5, BCI10, BCI25) rebalanced monthly.
Traditional Crypto ETFs
Bitcoin or Ethereum spot ETFs (approved by the SEC in 2024 in the United States) allow regulated exposure via traditional brokers, but remain limited to one or two assets.
Market Context: Why now?
The launch of the Bundles comes in a context of increasing maturity of the crypto market:
- Return of liquidity : after the 2022-2023 bear market, trading volumes rebounded in 2024-2025, facilitating the management of diversified baskets.
- Institutionalization : The SEC's approval of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs legitimized the asset class, attracting particular capital seeking simplicity.
- Increased competition : Coinbase, Binance, Bitpanda compete for users via structured products. Kraken, absent from this segment, narrows the gap.
- Complexity of ecosystems : with more than 20,000 cryptocurrencies listed, beginners struggle to identify viable projects. Bundles play a role of curation.
What this changes for users
For beginners
Bundles lower the barrier to entry. A novice can gain exposure to DeFi without mastering Uniswap, Aave or Curve. Risk: wrongly believing that diversification eliminates volatility. A crypto bundle remains 10 to 50 times more volatile than a diversified stock market ETF.
For intermediate investors
The tool allows you to quickly test an emerging sector (gaming, metaverse) with limited capital, before digging into your knowledge and composing a tailor-made portfolio. Be careful, however, duplicates : a user already holding ETH who purchases an L1 Bundle becomes overexposed to Ethereum.
For active traders
Bundles offer sector beta exposure in one transaction. In the event of a macro catalyst (favorable DeFi regulation, gaming adoption), purchasing a Bundle can be faster than selecting 10 individual tokens. But the rigidity of the allocation limits tactical arbitrage.
The value of crypto-assets may fluctuate significantly and result in a total or partial loss. Cryptoassets can lack liquidity and be difficult to sell. Crypto-assets are not covered by investor compensation schemes established under Directive 97/9/EC. Crypto-assets are not covered by deposit guarantee schemes under Directive 2014/49/EU.
FAQ: What you need to know about Kraken bundles
Kraken operates in the EU via MiCA through Payward Europe Solutions Limited (PESL). Bundles are made available following PESL's asset approval process in accordance with MiCA requirements. Please check the Kraken platform for current offers.
Yes, according to Kraken. The sale triggers the simultaneous liquidation of the underlying assets, at the platform's standard fees.
In France, the sale of a Bundle constitutes a transfer of digital assets, subject to the flat tax of 30% (or progressive scale) on capital gains. Each partial sale can trigger a taxable event.
Kraken has insurance covering its custodial reserves, but details of coverage by product are not public. In the event of piracy, no formal guarantee is explicit in the announcement.
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