Kraken Acquires Breakout: Supercharging Global Trading with Advanced Tools

Kraken just dropped the hammer—acquiring trading platform Breakout in a move that reshapes the crypto execution landscape.

Supercharged Trading Suite

The acquisition arms Kraken's global user base with Breakout's advanced algorithmic tools—think instant execution, reduced slippage, and institutional-grade order types. No more settling for retail-tier platforms.

Global Reach, Localized Edge

Kraken isn’t just buying tech—it’s buying reach. Breakout’s infrastructure plugs into emerging markets, giving traders from Nairobi to Hanoi access to what was once reserved for pros in New York or London. Finally, a level playing field—or at least a slightly less uneven one.

Because apparently, in crypto, the only thing better than building something is buying it.

Another day, another acquisition—because why innovate when you can just write a check?

Performance-first model for advanced traders

Breakout allows skilled traders to access up to $200,000 in notional capital once they pass a structured evaluation. The process requires traders to demonstrate discipline under real market conditions, meeting strict drawdown rules before earning a funded account. Successful traders keep up to 90% of profits, which are paid out on demand.

“Breakout gives us a way to allocate capital based on proof of skill rather than access to capital itself,” said Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi. “In a world that is rapidly shifting from who you know to what you know, we want to build systems that reward demonstrated performance, not pedigree.”

The system is designed for crypto-native strategies, offering more than 50 trading pairs with up to 5x leverage on Bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) contracts. Traders who breach drawdown limits must requalify, reinforcing Breakout’s focus on risk management and consistency.

For Breakout, the deal provides access to Kraken’s infrastructure and global reach, ensuring scalability for its trader-first model.

Kraken’s wider growth push

The acquisition fits into Kraken’s wider strategy of building tools for advanced users while preparing for major milestones. In August, Kraken acquired Capitalise.ai to bring no-code, natural-language trading automation to its platform, with rollout expected later this year.

The firm also secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation license, giving it regulated access across the European Economic Area. Looking ahead, Kraken is preparing for a potential initial public offering in early 2026, targeting a $15 billion valuation after a $500 million raise.

The latest integration is at the heart of Kraken’s mission to create equitable financial systems. By combining Breakout’s evaluation-driven framework with Kraken’s liquidity, security, and reach, the company aims to build a platform where global traders can prove themselves and scale with confidence.