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Kraken: what the voices are saying

Cryptocurrency exchange offering trading and custody services.

1 voice6 mentions, 6 in the last 30 daysLast mentioned yesterday

Where the voices stand

Bullish

Latest views: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, 0 bearish. Counted only where Kraken was the subject of the claim; 2 passing mentions not counted.

Each voice's latest take

VoiceStanceWhat they saidWhen
Scott MelkerBullishKraken's regulated exchange intends to deploy markets on Hyperliquid for US accounts, subject to approval, and says it is very close.10 days ago

Calls about Kraken

  • Kraken has agreed to acquire Saldo, a Lithuanian bank, and expects the deal to close in 2027 pending regulators.
    “we expect that to close out in 2027”
    BullishPrediction: Saldo acquisition closes (2027)Arjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 11:03
  • Kraken is working with Nasdaq on issuer-sponsored tokenized shares and is targeting something next year.
    “we're working with, you know, Nasdaq and, you know, targeting something for next year”
    BullishPrediction: issuer-sponsored tokenized shares with Nasdaq (next year)Arjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 35:11#Nasdaq
  • Kraken will take companies public via native on-chain issuance this year or next.
    “this year or even next year, you will see us and we're working with companies today”
    BullishPrediction: companies taken public with native issuance (this year or next)Arjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 37:24#Tokenized stocks

Every mention

  • Perpetual futures will become standard for trading tokens and stocks, and crypto is becoming the plumbing of the financial system.
    “we've basically become the plumbing and infrastructure for the entire financial system at this point”
    Mentioned in passingPrediction: perps become standardScott Melker, Scott Melker, Oct 27, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 29:27
  • Kraken has agreed to acquire Saldo, a Lithuanian bank, and expects the deal to close in 2027 pending regulators.
    “we expect that to close out in 2027”
    BullishPrediction: Saldo acquisition closes (2027)Arjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 11:03
  • Putting bank, exchange and broker on one ledger lets customers borrow against assets without selling them and earn on cash between trades.
    “you can borrow against your asset without having to sell it to do the next thing”
    Mentioned in passingArjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 12:42#Bitcoin
  • Kraken is working with Nasdaq on issuer-sponsored tokenized shares and is targeting something next year.
    “we're working with, you know, Nasdaq and, you know, targeting something for next year”
    BullishPrediction: issuer-sponsored tokenized shares with Nasdaq (next year)Arjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 35:11#Nasdaq
  • Kraken will take companies public via native on-chain issuance this year or next.
    “this year or even next year, you will see us and we're working with companies today”
    BullishPrediction: companies taken public with native issuance (this year or next)Arjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 37:24#Tokenized stocks
  • Kraken's regulated exchange intends to deploy markets on Hyperliquid for US accounts, subject to approval, and says it is very close.
    “Our regulated exchange intends to deploy markets there to allow US accounts”
    BullishTrade: Hyperliquid markets for US accountsArjun Sethi, Scott Melker, Oct 18, 2026Episode summaryWatch at 19:18

Frequently asked questions

Are investors bullish or bearish on Kraken?

On balance the voices Read on Risk follows are bullish on Kraken: of their latest views, 1 bullish, 0 neutral and 0 bearish (as of Oct 29, 2026).

What does Scott Melker think about Kraken?

Kraken's regulated exchange intends to deploy markets on Hyperliquid for US accounts, subject to approval, and says it is very close. (Bullish, Oct 18, 2026.)

What is Kraken?

Cryptocurrency exchange offering trading and custody services.

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