Kraken Boosts BTC/USD Margin Leverage to 20x for Eligible Traders

Kraken has increased the maximum leverage available on BTC/USD margin positions to 20x for eligible traders in select markets.

The change applies only to Kraken Pro, not other margin pairs or futures products.

This means that eligible traders can now use up to 20x leverage on BTC/USD margin positions, allowing them to control a position worth $20,000 with approximately $1,000 in margin.

Kraken said the higher limit is intended to give traders more flexibility in sizing positions, but also warned that higher leverage brings greater liquidation risk and leaves traders with less room for adverse price movements.