xStocks on Kraken: Tokenized US Stock Exchange, Available 24/7

With 2026 approaching and Santa getting ready to go, the world of finance is not observing a winter truce. In this end-of-the-year context, when plans are being made for the new year, Kraken Staying true to its commitment, xStocks once again demonstrates its pioneering spirit by officially integrating xStocks into its Pro platform . This arrival marks much more than just a product extension. It represents a fundamental transformation in how investors can gain access to world financial markets. A true technological gift that could well be on every modern investor’s Christmas gift list.

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xStock is it tokenized representation an actual stock or ETF such as Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), or the SPDR S&P 500 fund (SPY). In particular, for each issued token, the corresponding physical share is held in reserve by a regulated custodian (1:1 support). This mechanism ensures that each token closely tracks the price of the underlying asset, bypassing the limitations of the traditional market. Tokens are issued on the Solana blockchain in accordance with the SPL standard, which gives them the properties inherent in digital assets: availability, transferability, verifiability, etc.

An ingenious way to combine the reliability of traditional investment products with the flexibility of digital assets and blockchain.

Kraken Pro currently offers 60 tokenized assets . Among them are 55 stocks of leading companies (Apple, Tesla, NVIDIA, etc.) and 5 major ETFs, such as the SPDR S&P 500. This innovation comes at a crucial time, offering investors new opportunities to develop their strategy for the coming year.

Xstocks are tokenized US stocks

Why choose xStocks? Specific benefits xStocks is not just a digital copy of traditional stocks. In fact, they are practical evolution offering a number of advantages that meet the modern expectations of investors:

• Fractional investing : all xStock stocks are fractional You can invest from one euro . The financial barrier of the full share price is eliminated.

• Operational flexibility. Unlike traditional stock markets that close every night, xStocks traded around the clock, 5 days a week which allows you to react to news in real time. Transactions benefit from instant calculation which eliminates waiting time. Like all other tokens offered by Kraken, xStocks can be withdrawn from the platform. After that, they become available for trading around the clock, just like any other token.

• Automatic capitalization : When the company pays out online dividends, they are automatically reinvested in the same asset. Instead of receiving cash, your token balance is adjusted upward to reflect this capital gain, thereby contributing to capitalization.

• Administrative simplicity . xStocks are available to residents of the European Economic Area after filling out a simple questionnaire. Say goodbye to the complexities of offshore brokerage accounts and more!

• Simplified access : xStocks are traded through Kraken Pro’s intuitive interface, just like any other asset offered for exchange.

Here’s how to access xStocks. Don’t worry, it’s not difficult or time-consuming.

Start with login to your Kraken account and upgrade to the Pro platform. If you haven’t signed up yet, we’ll explain how to do it and give you all the information you need about this well-known platform.

Next, unblock the service by clicking the “Start” button in the xStock window on the main page.

Accessing xStocks on Kraken Pro is very easy

Next, click on the “Unblock access to xStocks” button and answer the short questionnaire below. That’s all!

To unlock access to xStocks, you need to answer a short questionnaire

You can then buy and sell xStocks like any other token.

A few points to remember While xStocks offer exciting prospects, they also have specific characteristics and risks that must be carefully considered before investing.

• Counterparty risk : the value of the token depends on the ability of the issuer and its regulated custodians to maintain 1:1 parity. A failure of this central structure will put the tokens at risk.

• Regulatory and tax clarity : this field is still developing. Currently in France, xStocks appear to be treated as cryptocurrencies for tax purposes. However, the rules may change and classify xStocks as traditional financial assets (subject to capital gains and dividend taxes).

• Liquidity and volatility : Outside of traditional market hours, liquidity may be lower, which may lead to increased price volatility .

• Absence of shareholder rights : xStocks do not grant the right to vote or participate in general meetings.

Conclusion: the door to the future of finance is open Integration of xStocks in Kraken Pro is not just a new feature, but also a significant step towards merging the traditional and digital financial worlds. It offers investors simple, flexible and transparent access to performance indicators of the largest American companies, and all this within the framework of the familiar interface of the leading crypto platform.

If you’re frustrated by the volatility of the crypto market, this could be the perfect opportunity to diversify your portfolio with just a few clicks. A great way to welcome 2026 with complete peace of mind.

Disclaimer: Derivatives trading involves risk and is not suitable for all investors. You may lose more than your initial investment. See our risk disclosure page at eu.kraken.com. Derivatives are provided by Payward Europe Digital Solutions (CY) Limited, regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), License No. 342/17.