# Trade the S&P 500 with Kraken Prop's Funded Accounts Access to the world's most-tracked equity index now available on Kraken's proprietary trading platform. - **Source:** [Kraken Blog](https://brifing.si/source/d5b3c3d8-9f4f-4485-9bd1-50ba4c5fe7ae) - **Published:** 2026-08-12 - **Topic:** [Finance](https://brifing.si/c/finance) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/16382db5-79e6-421a-93d9-22cd2b642f8f ## New Market Access Kraken Prop has added the S&P 500 index to its platform following Nasdaq 100, giving traders access to two of the world's most followed equity benchmarks. The S&P 500 represents 500 large-cap US companies. Unlike traditional futures contracts, positions can remain open indefinitely. Users can find this new market by searching 'SP' within the platform, available across all evaluation and funded accounts. ## Flexible Trading Rules Kraken Prop offers flexible trading conditions for S&P 500. Evaluation plans start from $20 with no consistency rules or time limits. Positions opened on Friday can remain active through Monday. The platform provides 80-90% profit splits and payouts to Kraken wallets typically within 24 hours. The ability to trade without traditional exchange constraints presents a significant advantage for active traders. ## Evaluation Plans Three evaluation plan levels are available for S&P 500 trading: Starter, Intermediate, and Advanced, with account sizes ranging from $5,000 to $200,000. All plans feature a 3% maximum daily loss limit. Traders get 5x leverage with a $1 million notional cap. Evaluation fees are non-refundable, so users should be confident in their trading abilities before purchasing an evaluation. ## Traditional Market Advantages Kraken Prop removes traditional market constraints. Most prop firms require adherence to exchange hours and position closures before expiry. Index markets tend to be less volatile than cryptocurrencies, potentially offering higher evaluation pass rates for traders with traditional finance backgrounds. The platform operates through a regulated exchange without conventional trading calendar limitations. ## Multi-Market Platform The addition of S&P 500 doesn't change Kraken Prop's operational model. Existing users gain access to another trading market, while new users can apply the same funded trading structure initially developed for Nasdaq 100. The platform continues to offer trading without the constraints of traditional exchange hours or expiry dates through its regulated exchange infrastructure. ## Multi-Asset Strategy S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 represent the first phase of Kraken Prop's multi-asset expansion, with commodities planned for future implementation. The goal is to create a unified platform where funded traders can access familiar markets through a single interface, integrating with the broader Kraken Pro ecosystem. This strategy reflects the growing demand for diversified trading opportunities in prop trading environments. ## Risk Management Notice Kraken Prop's evaluation program is intentionally rigorous, designed to verify traders' risk management skills before capital allocation. Most applicants don't pass on their first attempt, with no guarantee of improved performance in future evaluations. Payward Oceanic Ltd emphasizes that traders should only purchase evaluations if confident in their abilities, as fees become non-refundable once trading begins, regardless of outcome. ## New Era in Financial Markets Kraken Prop's S&P 500 integration marks a significant step in democratizing access to major financial indices. By offering trading on the world's most liquid benchmarks without traditional exchange constraints, the platform creates new opportunities, particularly for non-institutional investors. This model exemplifies how fintech innovations are transforming financial market accessibility, bridging gaps between retail traders and institutional-grade trading opportunities. ## Sources covering this story - https://blog.kraken.com/product/prop/trade-the-sp500 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._