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

Kraken has introduced higher margin leverage for ETH/USD trading on its Pro platform. The exchange now allows eligible users to control larger positions with less upfront capital, with a maximum leverage of 20x.

The change applies only to the ETH/USD pair in selected markets and took effect on September 2. Availability depends on jurisdiction, and users must check the app to confirm whether their account and market qualify.

Kraken emphasized that this is an optional feature and warned traders that leverage amplifies both potential gains and losses. The company noted that raising the maximum does not alter how it measures or manages a position; it changes how much exposure an eligible trader can take through the same margin system.