Kraken Makes Waves with $1.5 Billion NinjaTrader Acquisition

By Ouinex

In a move that signals growing institutional consolidation in the crypto sector, Kraken has announced it will acquire retail futures platform NinjaTrader for a reported $1.5 billion.

The deal marks one of the largest mergers in the digital finance space to date, underscoring Kraken’s ambitions to diversify beyond crypto and into traditional trading markets.

NinjaTrader, known for its powerful futures and forex trading platform, brings a robust base of retail traders and technical tools that complement Kraken’s existing crypto services.

“The synergy here is massive,” said a Kraken spokesperson. This acquisition provides traders with the opportunity to access various asset classes from a single location.

Industry insiders believe the move is also timed to capitalise on a friendlier regulatory environment under President Trump, who recently expressed strong support for US leadership in digital finance.

The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending approval from regulatory authorities.