You Can Now Trade Tesla and Apple on Kraken... Here's How

Kraken Unveils Tokenized Stocks for Global Traders

Kraken has announced the launch of tokenized stocks—starting with Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), and Nvidia (NVDA). This rollout will allow non-U.S. customers to buy and trade digital versions of real-world equities, directly on the Kraken platform.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the feature will be rolled out in the coming weeks across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia—marking a major milestone in the growing trend of asset tokenization.

What Are Tokenized Stocks, and Why Should You Care?

Tokenized stocks are digital representations of real shares, backed 1:1 by the actual equity. They mirror the price and performance of the real stock and can be traded like any crypto asset—instantly, globally, and 24/7.

Unlike traditional equities, which are restricted by market hours and regional regulations, tokenized stocks offer a borderless way to gain exposure to big-name companies like Tesla and Apple—without needing a traditional brokerage account.

How Kraken’s Tokenized Stocks Work

Kraken’s tokenized stock offering gives users the ability to:

Buy and sell fractions or full shares of top U.S. companiesTrade 24/7, just like with Bitcoin or EthereumAvoid traditional brokerage restrictions, especially in emerging marketsDiversify their crypto portfolio with real-world assets

These tokens are fully backed and settled off-chain through a regulated financial intermediary, ensuring compliance and price parity with the underlying stock.

Why This Is a Big Deal for Finance

The tokenization of real-world assets has been hailed by many as the next big thing in finance. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce recently noted that tokenization could “transform financial markets as we know them.”

Kraken’s move is not just a feature—it’s a signal. A signal that crypto exchanges are evolving into full-fledged investment platforms, and that the line between traditional finance and digital assets is blurring faster than expected.

How to Trade Tesla, Apple, and Nvidia on Kraken

If you’re a non-U.S. user, here’s how to get started once the feature goes live:

Create or log into your Kraken accountVerify your identity and region eligibilityNavigate to the Tokenized Stocks sectionChoose the company (e.g., Apple, Tesla, Nvidia)Buy or sell just like you would with crypto

You’ll be able to track performance, set limit orders, and integrate these assets into your existing crypto portfolio.