The Kraken HBAR trading competition is live from Oct 5, 2026 (11:00 UTC) to Nov 5, 2026 (23:59 UTC). Our partner set aside a separate $1,500 pool for us. This Kraken bonus is on top of the challenge's global rewards. If you already trade HBAR, regular spot trades can earn a bonus.
Kraken Bonuses You Can Get
$25 for the First 20 New Referrals
$500 of the pool goes as $25 each to the first 20 new participants who sign up via our link, pass KYC and trade $1,000+ in HBAR.
$1,000 for Top Places
Open to new and existing referrals. The leaderboard starts at $3,000+ in HBAR volume; prizes go by volume:
1st place $600
2nd place $300
3rd place $100
It's not a lottery or a payout for everyone over the threshold.
The pool is paid in stablecoins after the competition. No exact date yet, so allow time for results. Kraken's global rewards are separate and follow the official rules.
How to Join the HBAR Competition
Sign up via the partner link and complete KYC.
On the challenge page, click Enroll Now before your first trade. Earlier volume doesn't count.
Trade HBAR spot on Kraken Pro. Only filled non-margin trades count; Instant Buy doesn't.
The global part's minimum is 2,500 HBAR (tokens, not dollars). It's separate from our pool thresholds. Check it's available in your region.
Self-trading, wash trades, coordinated trading and volume inflation mean disqualification.
What's Left After Kraken Fees
Hypothetical math for one of the first 20 new referrals. Bonus $25, actual fees, say, $5. You keep $20 of the bonus before PnL, spread and slippage. It's not a separate or guaranteed bonus.
Kraken's starting Spot Crypto fees: 0.40% maker and 0.80% taker. On $1,000 of volume that's $4 to $8; on $3,000, noticeably more. Check your tier in the fee schedule.
HBAR Competition FAQ
No, volume counts, not the deposit. But $100 in your account won't make $3,000 of volume by itself, and every trade costs a fee.
Yes, in the $1,000 leaderboard. The $25 bonus is for new ones only.
Within 30 days after the finish, in HBAR. The amount isn't fixed; it depends on rank and the final pool. Payout requires Intermediate KYC.
If HBAR is already in your October plan, the HBAR trading competition adds a bonus chance to your trades. Sign up on Kraken via the Peterson Trade link, click Enroll Now and join the competition.