Navigate crypto at a glance with category indices
Under the hood, we’ve designed 14 broad asset categories, from Layer 1 and DeFi to Gaming and Meme Coins, each represented by a dedicated “index.” Using the CF DACS Digital Asset Classification Structure, we’ve built a simplified taxonomy to group similar assets together.
Within each category index, you’ll see overlay charts showing 1-day, 1-week, 1-month, 3-months, and 1-year percentage changes. This snapshot helps you quickly spot whether a sector is bullish, bearish, or range-bound. For example, if Layer 2 coins show upward momentum in the past 24 hours, you can drill down to see which specific tokens are driving momentum.
Digging deeper: Category index markets
Curious which assets power a specific category index? Just click into it to view the individual assets and their percentage weights by market cap. For instance, in Layer 1, you’ll find big names like Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA), each contributing to the overall index performance. If you spot an individual token outperforming its peers, you can easily jump over to its dedicated trade page.
Info: Index pricing and categorization are provided by CF Benchmarks, a leading regulated digital assets index provider.
Visualize market sentiment with the heatmap
Pictures speak louder than numbers. Our new heatmap feature translates performance data into a color-coded grid. Shades of green indicate positive price changes, while red signals negative movement. Lighter tones reflect bigger moves, and darker tones represent smaller fluctuations. You can even configure the area each category (or asset) takes up on the grid by relative market cap or Kraken trading volume.
Category Indices Heatmap: Visualize how each category index (e.g., DeFi, Layer 2, Payment & Value, etc.) is faring relative to others.
Category Index Markets Heatmap: Dive into a single category’s inner workings. Track each constituent asset’s 24H performance in an instantly scannable layout.
If you see a bright green box in a sea of neutrals, that might indicate a breakout asset in a dull market — an opportunity to research further.
Filter and sort 1,200+ market pairs in the new table
For the final layer of detail, the Markets tab includes a screening tool listing all available pairs on Kraken Pro. You can:
Customize columns See price, 24H price change, 24H volume, futures funding, price sparklines and more
Sort each column to surface top gainers, biggest volume movers, or easily scan for high or low prices.
Filter by quote currency (USD, EUR, BTC, etc.), token ecosystems (e.g., Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana), or even “Hot” markets—those with the highest percentage volume change in the last 24 hours
Auto-filter from Indices: If you’re already viewing a category index or its heatmap, the table below displays only the relevant markets in that category.
Whenever you spot a pair you want to trade, simply click on it (either from the heatmap or the table) to jump straight into its Trade page on Kraken Pro—no extra steps required.
How traders can use the Markets tab to seize opportunities
Spot sector-wide trends: Are payments tokens on the rise? Is Layer 2 showing a sudden price shift? By checking each Category Index, you can tell if a broader sector is bullish or if isolated assets are outperforming.
Drill down to the best performer: Once you identify a hot category, quickly pivot to the Category Index Markets or the heatmap to zero in on the top movers.
Filter out the noise: With over 1,200 pairs, focusing on what matters can be a challenge. Use the table’s filter and sort features to surface exactly what you’re interested in—like high-volume altcoin trades or stablecoin pairs with unusual price action.
Seamless transition to trading: Found something worth trading? A single click on the market pair takes you straight to the Kraken Pro trade page. In fast-moving markets, speed is everything.
Take the market pulse at a glance
Crypto doesn’t stand still; neither should your analysis tools. Our new Markets tab is designed to help you cut through complexity, discover hidden gems, and move on opportunities faster. Dive into sector-wide insights, visualize performance in a single glance, and execute trades seamlessly—all within Kraken Pro.
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