xStocks now available on Kraken Pro

[https://i0.wp.com/blog.kraken.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/xStocksPro_Blog_Hero_1535x700%402x.jpg?fit=300%2C137&ssl=1] Trade popular U.S. stocks and ETFs 24/5 – self-custodial, and on your terms. We’re thrilled to announce that tokenized U.S. equities – powered by Backed’s groundbreaking xStocks innovation – are now live on Kraken Pro. [https://i0.wp.com/blog.kraken.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/xStocksPro_Blog_Inner1_1920x1080%402x.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1] For the first time, eligible non-U.S. clients can get instant, flexible exposure to some of America’s most iconic stocks and ETFs, directly from Kraken Pro’s advanced web, mobile app & desktop. Trade xStocks on Kraken Pro A NEW WAY TO TRADE U.S. EQUITIES xStocks are tokenized representations of real-world equities, backed 1:1 by the underlying stock or ETF. Meaning you can trade them 24/5 on Kraken Pro, or withdraw them anytime to your wallet, and use them across DeFi protocols — all while benefiting from tight spreads. We’ve launched with 60 tokenized assets — including names like Apple (AAPLx), Tesla (TSLAx), and the S&P 500 ETF (SPYx) — and we’ll continue expanding the list over time. WHY TRADE XSTOCKS ON KRAKEN PRO? With xStocks now in Kraken Pro, clients can: * Trade xStocks like crypto: Buy and sell tokenized U.S. equities alongside digital…