KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Kraken has launched YALA, a Bitcoin liquidity protocol, for trading on its platform as of October 21, 2025.
- YALA facilitates BTC-backed liquidity through YU, a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, with risk-mitigation and yield optimization strategies.
- Trading via Kraken App and Instant Buy will be available once liquidity conditions are met, with potential geographic restrictions.
Kraken has announced that YALA, a Bitcoin liquidity protocol, is now available for trading on its platform. Trading for YALA went live on October 21, 2025, marking a significant addition to Kraken’s asset offerings.
To begin trading YALA, users can navigate to the ‘Funding’ section of their Kraken account, select YALA, and proceed with the ‘Deposit’ option. It is crucial for users to ensure that deposits are made using networks supported by Kraken, as deposits made through unsupported networks will be irretrievably lost.
YALA is a Bitcoin liquidity protocol that channels BTC into ecosystems through YU, a Bitcoin-backed stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The protocol is designed with risk-mitigation mechanisms and yield optimization strategies to facilitate secure and composable BTC-backed liquidity flows across various networks.
Trading Conditions and Availability
Kraken has noted that trading via the Kraken App and Instant Buy will become available once liquidity conditions are met. This means that a sufficient number of buyers and sellers must enter the market to allow for efficient order matching. Additionally, geographic restrictions may apply to YALA trading.
Kraken has a policy of not disclosing details about future asset listings until shortly before their launch. All available tokens can be found on Kraken’s Listings Roadmap and social media profiles. For more information on YALA’s availability, visit the official announcement here.
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