New asset and pair available for margin trading: HBAR
- Kraken adds HBAR/USD for margin trading
- Available leverage set at 3 for HBAR/USD
- Margin trading subject to limitations and fees
On October 29, 2025, Kraken announced the addition of HBAR/USD for margin trading, expanding its offerings to over 240 markets on Kraken Pro.
The available leverage for the HBAR/USD pair is 3, with both long and short limits set at 1,000,000. The company stated, “In order to trade using margin, you will need to hold at least one collateral currency.”
Hedera (HBAR) serves as the native token of Hedera, a public distributed ledger utilizing Hashgraph technology. It is employed for transaction fees, staking, and governance, providing high throughput and low latency through its ABFT consensus model.
Kraken noted that margin trading incurs additional fees and is subject to certain limitations and eligibility criteria. The company advises traders to exercise caution, stating, “There is no guarantee that a limit order will execute.”
Kraken is a digital asset exchange that provides a platform for trading various cryptocurrencies. The company offers services including spot trading, margin trading, and futures trading.
