Kraken Pro launches on TradingView
Kraken Pro is now a listed broker on TradingView, enabling spot trading via OAuth without API keys.
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Kraken announced that Kraken Pro is now available as a listed broker on TradingView, allowing users to trade spot markets directly from the TradingView broker panel. The integration uses OAuth, so no API keys are needed. At launch, spot trading is supported with market, limit, and stop orders. Additional products will follow later. No action is required from existing users unless they wish to connect their accounts.
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Kraken Pro is now a listed broker on TradingView, enabling spot trading directly from the TradingView broker panel.
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Connection uses OAuth, requiring no API keys to generate, store, or rotate.
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At launch, spot trading is supported across Kraken Pro's full range of spot markets.
Key timeline
Kraken announces Kraken Pro is now available on TradingView.
Who may be affected
- Kraken Pro users who also use TradingView
- TradingView users who do not yet have a Kraken Pro account
Impact analysis
For existing Kraken Pro users who use TradingView, the integration removes the need to switch windows for execution, as they can place spot orders directly from the TradingView broker panel. The OAuth connection eliminates the need to manage API keys, reducing a potential security exposure. For TradingView users without a Kraken Pro account, the broker panel provides a direct entry point to Kraken Pro's spot markets and order book. However, users who trade products other than spot on Kraken Pro must continue placing those orders directly in the Kraken Pro terminal for now. The integration does not change how analysis is done; TradingView workspaces, indicators, and chart layouts remain unchanged.
What the announcement does not say
The announcement does not specify which additional products will be added in later phases, nor does it provide a timeline for their availability. It also does not disclose any changes to fees, order execution, or market access beyond stating that orders route through Kraken Pro's order book.
Risk notes
- The announcement does not mention any changes to account security or asset safety; the OAuth connection is described as reducing a potential security exposure by eliminating API keys.
- Users should be aware that the integration currently supports spot trading only; other products are not yet available through TradingView.
- The source does not provide details on how to revoke access beyond stating it can be done from Kraken Pro settings.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to generate API keys to connect Kraken Pro to TradingView?
No, the integration uses OAuth, so no API keys are needed.
What order types are available at launch?
Market, limit, and stop orders are available for spot trading.
Can I trade products other than spot through TradingView?
No, at launch only spot trading is supported. Additional products will follow in later phases.
How do I disconnect my Kraken Pro account from TradingView?
You can revoke access anytime from your Kraken Pro account settings.
Official sources
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