Kraken Launches New Desktop App for Crypto Traders

As a seasoned researcher and active participant in the cryptocurrency market, I find Kraken’s latest offering, Kraken Desktop, particularly intriguing. Having spent countless hours on various trading platforms, including Cryptowatch before its discontinuation, I can appreciate the thoughtful design and functionality this new app promises.


Kraken, the digital currency exchange, has introduced a fresh desktop trading application dubbed “Kraken Desktop” specifically designed for individuals engaged in frequent cryptocurrency trading.

The press release states that this application enables users to monitor various live market updates, offering a personalized arrangement for optimal viewing. Additionally, it provides charting and analytical tools that assist users in keeping up with current market tendencies instantly.

After a privately conducted testing period deemed successful, the public unveiling of this platform takes place. The application grants users unrestricted access to all trading avenues offered by Kraken, such as both spot and futures markets.

Additionally, the app serves as a replacement for Cryptowatch, a widely-used trading platform that Kraken ceased in July 2023. Many users found this platform essential. The Kraken Desktop application, however, is a newly developed tool, but it draws inspiration from the features offered by Cryptowatch.

The Kraken Desktop application has been engineered for both speed and dependability. Constructed with the programming language Rust, this tool ensures the app operates swiftly and efficiently while consuming minimal memory on your computer. It is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems, thus expanding its accessibility to a broader user base.

Clark Moody, the Senior Engineering Manager at Kraken Desktop, elaborated that active traders significantly contribute to the cryptocurrency market by offering liquidity and determining prices.

As an analyst, I’ve noticed a significant expansion in Kraken’s service offerings recently. Most notably, they’ve unveiled kBTC, a unique take on Bitcoin that’s compatible with both the Ethereum and Optimistic Ethereum (OP) blockchain networks. Furthermore, Kraken is gearing up to debut Ink, an innovative Ethereum Layer 2 solution, in early 2025.

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2024-10-31 19:00