USDKraken Launches Bitcoin Vault Yield Product
New Kraken Earn product offers BTC-denominated rewards through on-chain vaults
TL;DR
- Kraken launched Bitcoin Vault, a Kraken Earn product for Bitcoin holders.
- The product offers BTC-denominated rewards through on-chain vault strategies.
- Withdrawals are available anytime but carry a processing wait.
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Kraken has launched Bitcoin Vault, a Kraken Earn product that lets customers earn BTC-denominated rewards on Bitcoin holdings without selling BTC or leaving the Kraken ecosystem.
Bitcoin Vault is aimed at long-term Bitcoin holders who want to maintain exposure to Bitcoin while earning rewards on assets they already plan to hold. Kraken said rewards accrue automatically after BTC is deposited into the vault, creating a simpler yield layer inside its existing product suite.
John Zettler, Director of Product, Kraken Earn & Trade, said, “Many Bitcoin holders on Kraken have made it clear they want simple ways to earn on the Bitcoin they already plan to hold.” Zettler said Bitcoin Vault gives customers “a way to earn rewards on their Bitcoin” through an experience “grounded in the trust Kraken has built over time.”
How Bitcoin Vault Works
Customer BTC deposited into Bitcoin Vault is deployed into on-chain vaults powered by DeFi infrastructure provider Veda. Sentora handles strategy design, risk curation, and execution of lending and borrowing strategies across established on-chain protocols, including Aave, Morpho, Tydro, and other DeFi venues.
Kraken said Bitcoin ownership is moving beyond simple buy-and-hold behavior, with customers increasingly seeking ways to earn on Bitcoin without adding operational complexity. The product is available through Kraken, Kraken Pro, the Kraken app, the Kraken Pro app, and the Krak app.
Bitcoin Vault is available through Kraken Earn everywhere Kraken operates except the UK, UAE, and Australia, with availability still varying by jurisdiction. Users can deposit from Kraken or Krak accounts, and Kraken says customers can get started in seconds.
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Risk Disclosures and Product Limits
Kraken said Bitcoin Vault rewards come from on-chain strategies rather than token subsidies or promotional rates. The company also said rewards are variable and not guaranteed, and customers can lose some or all of their assets when using the product.
Kraken disclosed that on-chain smart-contract interactions carry risks including bugs, exploits, oracle failures, MEV issues, bridge failures, market risk, de-pegs, liquidation where relevant, irreversible transactions, gas fees, and network congestion. Kraken also stated that it does not control third-party protocols used by the vault.
Bitcoin Vault is offered by Payward Wallet, LLC, with fees applying. Kraken identifies DeFi Earn and Bitcoin Vault as unregulated products, also provided by Payward Wallet, LLC, with geographic restrictions applying.
The launch follows demand for Kraken’s earlier USDC Vaults product, which Kraken said surpassed its asset milestone after launching in January. Kraken positioned Bitcoin Vault as an extension of Kraken Earn focused on security, ease of use, and transparency, while also targeting Bitcoin holders outside Kraken who may want to consolidate holdings on the platform.
FAQ
What is Bitcoin Vault?
Bitcoin Vault is a Kraken Earn product for earning BTC-denominated rewards on Bitcoin holdings.
Who powers the vault infrastructure?
Veda powers the on-chain vaults, while Sentora handles strategy design and risk curation.
Can users withdraw anytime?
Users can remove funds anytime, but withdrawals have a five-day processing and return wait.
Are rewards guaranteed?
No. Kraken says rewards are variable and customers can lose some or all assets.
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