Kraken Launches Smart Grid for Kraken Desktop
Kraken has introduced Smart Grid, a configurable grid trading tool available to eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop, with backtesting and live amendments.
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Kraken announced Smart Grid, a fully configurable grid trading tool that runs natively on Kraken Desktop. It is available now to eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop. The source does not establish any required action for readers; it describes configuration, backtesting, and live amendment features. No account security, asset safety, or trading obligation is stated.
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Smart Grid is a grid trading tool that automates a range-bound strategy on Kraken Desktop.
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Users can configure asset, investment size, price limits, number of levels, and grid width.
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Configurations can be saved, reused, and adjusted later.
Key timeline
Kraken publishes announcement introducing Smart Grid on Kraken Desktop.
Smart Grid is stated as available now to eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop.
Who may be affected
- Eligible Kraken Pro users who use Kraken Desktop.
- Kraken Pro users on web or app who may consider switching to Desktop, as mentioned in the source.
Impact analysis
For eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop, Smart Grid adds a configurable grid trading tool. The confirmed operational changes are the ability to set asset, investment size, price limits, number of levels, and grid width; save and reuse configurations; backtest a configuration against historical price data before going live; amend a running grid without stopping or restarting it; toggle margin on or off; and set a base stop loss for the overall strategy. The source states Smart Grid runs natively on Kraken Desktop's low-latency architecture rather than in a browser tab. It also states grid trading is suited to range-bound, sideways, or choppy price action and does not predict or benefit from a sustained trend. The source does not state effects on asset prices, liquidity, or safety, and does not describe changes for users outside the eligible Kraken Pro Desktop group.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not specify which asset pairs are eligible, the exact eligibility criteria for Kraken Pro users, regional availability beyond a general note that margin and stop loss behavior may vary, fee structure, or whether Smart Grid will be available outside Kraken Desktop.
Risk notes
- The source states grid trading is not a fit for strong directional trends and does not predict or benefit from sustained trends.
- The source states grid trading still takes monitoring and judgment and is not a hands-off passive income product.
- Margin availability and stop loss behavior may vary by account type and region, per the source.
- The source does not disclose fees, minimum investment sizes, or specific eligible pairs.
- This article is for verifying official exchange announcements only and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
Who can use Smart Grid?
The source states Smart Grid is available now to eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop. It does not define the eligibility criteria.
Can I change a running grid without stopping it?
Yes. The source states you can open the configuration panel on a live bot, change settings, and apply the update to the same grid without stopping or restarting it.
Does Smart Grid guarantee profits?
The source does not state any guarantee. It describes grid trading as suited to range-bound markets and not a fit for sustained trends, and says it is not a hands-off passive income product.
Is Smart Grid available on web or mobile?
The source states Smart Grid runs natively on Kraken Desktop and is available to eligible Kraken Pro users on Kraken Desktop. It does not state availability on web or mobile.
Official sources
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