As of October 29, 2026, Kraken Prop users can trade six commodities, gold, silver, WTI oil, Brent oil, copper and natural gas, 24 hours a day, according to the Kraken blog. At the same time, the commission on all non-crypto markets is reduced from 4 to 2 basis points (0.02%) per side, including on reviews and already active funded accounts. Tremplin.io has converted this drop into dollars using an example and reminds you of the rules that apply during the evaluation.
In brief
- Six commodities added on October 29, 2026: gold, silver, WTI, Brent, copper and natural gas, open 24/7.
- Commission excluding crypto reduced from 4 to 2 bps per side, also on existing accounts; crypto markets do not change.
- Leverage from 3x to 10x depending on the market, with a position cap of $50,000 to $500,000.
- Valuation from $20, for funded accounts from $5,000 to $200,000 (Kraken Prop page).
What markets are coming to Kraken Prop?
Six commodities join the more than 60 crypto pairs of Kraken Prop, the funded trading program launched in May, as detailed by Tremplin.io upon the arrival of Kraken Prop. Each market has its own maximum leverage and its own position cap, expressed in notional value, i.e. the total size of the position and not the stake committed, according to the dedicated Kraken Prop page.
| Walk | Symbol | Maximum leverage | Notional ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | GOLD | 5x | $500,000 |
| Money | SILVER | 5x | $200,000 |
| WTI Oil | CL | 5x | $200,000 |
| Brent Oil | BRENTOIL | 5x | $200,000 |
| Copper | COPPER | 10x | $50,000 |
| Natural gas | NATGAS | 3x | $50,000 |
Kraken specifies that these limits are continually reviewed and may change. Prices come from an external source, and spreads between buying and selling prices may widen outside of home market hours and on weekends. The new markets are open in all regions where Kraken Prop is offered, except the United Arab Emirates. Gold is thus traded alongside bitcoin, two assets that our guide on the differences between gold and bitcoin compares point by point.
What does a 2 bps commission change on a trade?
One basis point (bp) is worth 0.01%. A commission of 2 bps “per side” is paid when opening and then closing the position, like a toll paid when entering and exiting the motorway.
According to our calculations, on a $100,000 notional value position in gold, the commission increases from $40 to $20 per side, or from $80 to $40 for a full round trip. The decline affects all non-crypto markets, including the S&P 500, but not crypto pairs.
“If you already have an assessment or funded account, the new rate applies to it. »
Kraken, official blog, October 29, 2026 (editor’s translation)
Two clarifications are important for those who follow their limits closely. Fees and the margin funding cost of 0.033% per day charged every four hours reduce the simulated account balance. They therefore count in the calculation of the daily loss and maximum drawdown, according to the Kraken FAQ. On the same $100,000 position, this funding works out to about $33 per day, according to our calculations.
How does the Kraken Prop assessment work?
The evaluation is a simulated trading phase, with virtual funds. The trader pays fees, then must achieve a profit objective without exceeding two limits: one maximum daily lossset at 3% of the account, and a maximum drawdownthe total drop tolerated since the start. There is no time limit.
- Costs : from $20 for an account of $5,000 to $1,090 for an account of $200,000, depending on the formula chosen.
- Six funded account sizes: 5,000, 10,000, 25,000, 50,000, 100,000 and 200,000 $.
- Funded account: same risk limits, without profit objective.
- Sharing : 80% of eligible profits by default, 90% optional, paid in USD or USDG to the Kraken account, usually within 24 hours.
Leverage is a game changer on these rules. On a $5,000 account, a $25,000 position in gold (5x leverage) triggers the 3% daily loss limit after a price decline of just 0.6%, according to our calculations. The choice of position size therefore weighs as much as the direction of the market.
What risks should you be aware of before you start?
Kraken says it on its product page: most candidates do not pass the assessment on their first attempt. Fees are non-refundable once trading begins, regardless of the outcome, and the service is unregulated. Part or all of the executions, including on a funded account, can be simulated.
The Kraken page also mentions conflicts of interest: the financial interest of Payward Oceanic Ltd may be opposed to that of the trader, and Breakout collects fees when candidates fail and then repurchase an assessment.
The arrival of gold and oil on a platform born in crypto opens a new phase for Kraken Prop. The point to watch now is the evolution of levers and caps, which Kraken says it continually reviews, and the behavior of price spreads on weekends, when the original markets are closed but Kraken Prop remains open. The place of gold versus bitcoin remains debated among investors, as our guide on why bitcoin is not yet a safe haven.
View raw materials on Kraken Prop (assessment fee non-refundable once trading begins). Kraken Prop is an interface providing access to a review service managed by Breakout Trading Group, LLC, as well as a funded trader program managed by Payward Oceanic Ltd. All trading operations are simulated with virtual funds; no actual transactions are made. Participation does not guarantee success or any winnings. This service is not regulated. An assessment fee applies and is non-refundable. Availability varies by jurisdiction. Terms and conditions apply.
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