financemagnates.com
Kraken has acquired Capitalise.ai, an Israel-based developer of no-code trading automation tools, as it looks to make advanced strategy design and execution accessible to a broader range of traders. The deal will see Capitalise.ai’s technology integrated into Kraken Pro, with a phased rollout planned later this year.
Kraken Eyes Trade Automation
Founded in 2015, Capitalise.ai created a platform that converts natural-language instructions into executable trading strategies. The system draws on both real-time and historical market data across equities, crypto, FX, futures, and options, allowing users to build, backtest, and automate trades using everyday text.
Kraken said the integration is aimed at lowering barriers for retail and professional traders alike. “This acquisition gives Kraken Pro clients a powerful new way to act on ideas in real time—testing, optimizing, and executing bespoke strategies with unprecedented speed and confidence,” said Shannon Kurtas, Head of Exchange at Kraken.
Capitalise.ai’s software has already been deployed by several traditional finance brokers and exchanges. Its track record, according to Kraken, shows strong engagement among both institutional and retail clients. As part of the deal, Capitalise.ai’s co-founders Amir Shiovich and Shahar Rabin, along with their product and engineering teams, will join Kraken to continue development under the Pro business unit.
The acquisition highlights Kraken’s push to expand the scope of its Pro platform beyond crypto trading. By adding Capitalise.ai’s no-code technology, users will be able to automate strategies not only for digital assets but also for stocks, foreign exchange, and derivatives.