The crypto market is going through a period of intense volatility. Cascading liquidations are multiplying, volumes are exploding, and trading fees are piling up for traders active in derivatives markets. It is in this context that Kraken launched a limited offer: $200 in fee credits (KFEE) to claim for free for any Futures trader on Kraken Pro.
In brief
- $200 in KFEE offered: fee credits usable exclusively on Futures trading via Kraken Pro, valid for 30 days after allocation.
- Simple activation in 3 steps: verified account (KYC), activation of Futures, registration via the dedicated form before March 5, 2026.
- Context of strong growth: increasing volumes, expansion of derivatives products and integration of NinjaTrader strengthen Kraken's strategy on the Futures market.
This promotion is available untilas of March 5, 2026. Here's everything you need to know to take advantage of it.
What is KFEE, Kraken's expense credit?
THE KFEE (Kraken Fee Credit) is an internal token specific to the Kraken ecosystem. It cannot be bought, sold or withdrawn. Its only function: automatically absorb your trading fees on Kraken Pro.
If you have a balance in KFEE, this is automatically used to pay trading fees incurred on the platform Kraken Pro. You don't have to do anything manually.
1,000 KFEE is equivalent to $10 trading fees. Concretely: if you execute a trade of $3,846 with a fee rate of 0.26%, the $10 fee normally debited from your USD balance is replaced by 1,000 KFEE automatically deducted.
With $200 in KFEEthis represents 20,000 KFEE, enough to cover a significant trading volume depending on your level of fees.
Why is Kraken launching this offer now?
KFEEs are offered to support Futures traders during periods of high market volatility, when trading activity and costs tend to increase.
The argument is well-founded. During episodes of turbulence, traders multiply orders, adjust their positions, open and close contracts within a few hours. At 0.05% per trade on the taker side, fees can quickly eat into performance, especially with leverage.
Kraken places this initiative within a robust growth strategy. According to the 2025 annual financial report published on the official blog of Payward (parent entity of Kraken) on February 3, 2026, the total transaction volume on the platform reached $2,000 billion, up 34% year-on-year.
Assets under management increased to $48.2 billion and funded accounts jumped to 5.7 million, an increase of 50% compared to 2024. DART Futures grew 119%, driven by the integration of NinjaTrader and the expansion of derivative offerings.
How to claim your $200 in KFEE: instructions
The process is done in three steps:
- Step 1 — Create or log in to a Kraken account. Eligibility requires a verified account (KYC completed).
- Step 2 — Activate Futures on Kraken Pro. If you haven't done so yet, go to your account settings to enable access to derivative products. Activation is free but requires acceptance of the conditions specific to leveraged instruments.
- Step 3 — Complete the registration form available on kraken.com/fr/volatility-support-credit. The $200 in KFEE is credited to your Kraken Futures account within 7 business days — valid for 30 days from the credit date.
⚠️ Point of vigilance : Offer closes on March 5, 2026. After this period, credits will no longer be available within this promotional framework.
What Futures can we trade with these credits?
Kraken Pro offers an extensive catalog of futures contracts. Traders access perpetual contracts on Bitcoin (BTC)of the perpetual contracts on Ethereum (ETH) and hundreds of other digital assets, with lever on certain classic crypto contracts.
What this actually changes for the trader
Before the offer: Each trade generates real costs taken from available capital, which can constrain decisions in periods of volatility.
With the KFEE offer: KFEEs automatically absorb trading fees as transactions occur in a transparent, automatic and frictionless manner. The trader focuses on his strategy without monitoring the frictional impact of fees.
This is particularly useful for high-frequency or scalping strategies, where fees represent a significant portion of the total cost.
Kraken in 2025-2026: strength and expansion
The KFEE offer is part of a solid dynamic. When it comes to security, Kraken is one of the only exchanges that has never been hacked since its founding in 2011. It regularly publishes Proof of Reserves audits verified by independent third parties.
The exchange is regulated in many jurisdictions: license of the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC, n°342/17) for investment services in Europe, and Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) for digital derivatives via Payward Digital Solutions Ltd. It also holds a MiCA license granted by the Central Bank of Ireland and a MiFID license in the EU.
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