Kraken Prop Launches Commodity Trading With Reduced Commission Rates
New commodity markets and lower fees expand trading opportunities for Kraken Prop users.
1Commodity Market Expansion
As of October 29, 2026, Kraken Prop has introduced six new commodity markets including gold, silver, WTI oil, Brent oil, copper, and natural gas. These assets are now available for simulated trading alongside existing index and cryptocurrency markets. This expansion aims to provide traders with broader exposure to global energy and metal sectors.
2Commission Rate Reduction
Kraken Prop has officially halved commission rates for all non-crypto markets on plans excluding Lite. The fee has dropped from 4 basis points to 2 basis points per side. This reduction applies to the new commodity offerings as well as existing index markets like the S&P 500 and XYZ100 for all active accounts.
3Leverage and Notional Caps
Each commodity market features specific leverage and notional caps tailored to its volatility. Gold, silver, and oil variants offer up to 5x leverage, while copper allows 10x and natural gas 3x. These notional caps represent the maximum simulated position size, which remains independent of the total size of the user's funded account balance.
4Operational Trading Mechanics
Unlike traditional futures firms that close during exchange sessions, Kraken Prop markets trade 24/7. This allows traders to maintain positions through the weekend without forced liquidation on Fridays. All markets are priced via an index oracle, ensuring consistent data feeds across the platform for every user in eligible regions, excluding the UAE.
5Consistency and Payout Rules
The platform maintains its existing operational framework despite the new asset additions. Traders benefit from no consistency rules, no time limits on evaluations, and profit shares reaching up to 90%. Payouts are processed to the user's Kraken account, with a typical turnaround time of 24 hours after the successful verification of simulated performance.
6Lite Plan Specifics
Users on the Lite plan retain access to all six new commodities, though the fee structure differs from other tiers. These accounts can utilize up to 20x leverage on commodity trades. Existing commission rates for Lite plan users remain unchanged, ensuring that the platform's entry-level tier maintains its current cost structure for all participants.
7Simulated Trading Environment
Kraken Prop operates as an unregulated service where users provide trade signals rather than holding real positions. All stated limits and account balances are simulated, with payouts based strictly on the trader's performance metrics. This rigorous evaluation process is designed to test risk management and strategy discipline before any proprietary capital is allocated.
8Strategic Market Impact
By integrating commodities and lowering non-crypto fees, Kraken Prop positions itself to attract traders who previously faced bankroll limitations. The move reflects a broader trend of prop firms diversifying beyond crypto to capture index and commodity volume. Success in these new markets requires disciplined strategy, as evaluation fees remain non-refundable for every attempt.
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