Kraken’s 15th Anniversary Sweepstakes: 15 winners, 15 ETH each
Kraken announced a 15th-anniversary sweepstakes running from August 5 to 31, 2026, where every $1 traded earns one entry to win 15 ETH. Fifteen winners will each receive 15 ETH, totaling 225 ETH, drawn randomly at month’s end.
Kraken’s sweepstakes marks 15 years since its 2011 launch, coinciding with the 11-year anniversary of its first ether (ETH) listing in 2015. The promotion runs from August 5 to August 31, 2026, allowing traders to accumulate entries proportional to their trading volume during the period. Each $1 traded equals one entry, with no cap on entries per user, ensuring broad participation across eligible markets.
The sweepstakes is open to clients in 190+ countries, including the US, Canada, and the European Economic Area, though exclusions apply in the UK, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Turkey, and certain US states (FL, ME, NY, RI), Puerto Rico, and Quebec. Participants can trade via the Kraken app, Kraken Pro app, or Kraken Pro web platform, with all eligible trades contributing to the same entry pool for a single random draw.
Fifteen winners will each receive 15 ETH, totaling 225 ETH in prizes. The draw will occur at the end of August 2026, with winners selected randomly from the combined entry pool. Kraken emphasizes that no purchase or trade is required to enter; eligible residents may request a free alternate entry method if preferred.
Kraken describes the initiative as a celebration of its 15-year history and market presence, inviting users to participate by trading normally during the promotion period. The exchange notes that all eligible trades, regardless of platform or volume, contribute equally to the entry pool, with winners notified after the draw concludes.