Kraken, a global leader in crypto innovation and secure digital asset trading, is proud to announce the launch of native Bitcoin (BTC) staking through a new integration with Babylon, a pioneering Bitcoin-native staking protocol.

Starting today, Kraken clients can stake their BTC directly from the platform, earning passive rewards without bridging, wrapping, or lending their Bitcoin. Through Babylon’s integration, users delegate their BTC to secure Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks while retaining full ownership of their assets, which never leave the Bitcoin blockchain.

“Our clients can now unlock yield on idle Bitcoin in a completely transparent and secure way,” said Mark Greenberg, Kraken’s Global Head of Consumer. “A substantial amount of bitcoin currently sits idle on our exchange, representing a significant opportunity cost for clients and a missed opportunity for the broader ecosystem. With this launch, clients can now earn a return on their BTC while also enabling emerging PoS blockchains to benefit from the economic weight of Bitcoin in order to validate transactions and bolster the security of their networks.”