Kraken Prop adds six commodity markets and halves non-crypto commission
Gold, silver, WTI, Brent, copper and natural gas went live on Kraken Prop on October 29, 2026, with commission cut to 2bps per side on non-crypto markets for all plans except Lite.
Source-checked briefing: prepared from the official notice cited below and checked for source, date, duplication, and risk language. No individual editor review is claimed. Methodology
On October 29, 2026, Kraken Prop made six commodity markets live: gold, silver, WTI oil, Brent oil, copper and natural gas. On all plans other than Lite, commission on every non-crypto market fell from 4bps to 2bps per side, covering the new commodities plus the S&P 500 and XYZ100 index markets, and the lower rate applies to evaluations and funded accounts already held. The source states no action is required to receive the new rate. It does not establish any account-security step and does not require users to trade or buy anything. This content is for information only and is not investment or trading advice.
On this page
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Six commodity markets went live on Kraken Prop on October 29, 2026: gold, silver, WTI oil, Brent oil, copper and natural gas.
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On plans other than Lite, non-crypto commission is now 2bps per side, down from 4bps, including the S&P 500 and XYZ100 index markets.
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The 2bps rate applies to evaluations and funded accounts already held, with no purchase required to receive it.
Key timeline
Kraken Prop lists gold, silver, WTI oil, Brent oil, copper and natural gas, and cuts non-crypto commission to 2bps per side on plans other than Lite.
Who may be affected
- Kraken Prop users on plans other than Lite, including those holding existing evaluations or funded accounts, who trade non-crypto markets.
- Kraken Prop Lite users, who gain access to the six commodities but keep their existing commission rate.
- Kraken Prop users outside the UAE, the only region the source excludes from the new markets.
Impact analysis
The direct operational change is twofold: six new simulated markets are available, and non-Lite users pay half the prior commission on non-crypto markets. The source's own example puts a $100,000 position at $20 to open and $20 to close, a $40 round trip versus $80 before. Because the lower rate covers index markets as well, non-Lite users trading S&P 500 or XYZ100 see the same reduction without any action. Existing evaluations and funded accounts inherit the rate automatically. Each commodity carries its own leverage and notional cap, so position sizing differs by market. The source says the rulebook is unchanged: funded accounts up to $200,000, no consistency rules, no time limits, up to 90% profit share, and payouts typically within 24 hours. This content is for information only and is not investment or trading advice.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose the effective date or duration of the commission change beyond stating it is live, the full plan lineup, Lite commission rates, margin or drawdown treatment for the new markets, or how index-oracle pricing is sourced and maintained. It also does not state whether regional availability could change.
Risk notes
- Kraken Prop is described in the source as an unregulated service; users submit trade signals only and do not hold real positions, and stated limits are simulated.
- The source says most applicants do not pass a first evaluation and evaluation fees are non-refundable once trading begins, regardless of outcome.
- Leverage and notional caps are stated to be under ongoing review and subject to change.
- A maximum drawdown limit applies under the published evaluation rules.
- This content is for checking official exchange announcements only and is not investment or trading advice.
- This article verifies official exchange announcements 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
Do I need to do anything to get the 2bps commission?
No. The source says the new rate applies to evaluations and funded accounts you already hold and that you do not need to buy anything to get it. It does not describe any account-security step.
Does the commission cut apply to crypto markets?
No. The source states crypto markets are not changing; the 2bps rate covers the six new commodities plus the S&P 500 and XYZ100 index markets on plans other than Lite.
Are the commodities available on Lite plans?
Yes. The source says all six commodities are available on Lite at up to 20x leverage, with the existing commission rate carrying over unchanged.
Where are the new markets available?
The source says they are available in every region where Kraken Prop is offered, except the UAE.
Official sources
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