Kraken Desktop (available on Windows, Mac and Linux) answers that call. This sleek, customizable app brings the possibility of 1,200+ markets to your desktop computer. Among its new, standout features is chart trading, a game-changer for anyone who wants total control over their trades without juggling multiple windows or clunky interfaces.
Chart trading isn’t just a convenience — it’s a tactical advantage. Here’s what sets it apart:
Real-time visualization: See your orders plotted right alongside live price movements, helping you quickly spot opportunities and align your strategy with market trends.
Speed and efficiency: Place or adjust orders directly on the chart in a single click. No need to switch between tabs, so you can react faster in volatile markets.
Streamlined workflow: Manage complex strategies like bracket orders (combining stop loss and take profit) in one intuitive trade.
Precision trading: Set exact price levels for market, limit, stop loss, take profit or bracket orders — and simply drag them to adjust.
For professional traders, these capabilities translate into faster decisions, tighter execution and a clearer market view — all essential in the fast-paced world of crypto.
How to use chart trading on Kraken Desktop
To place an order, click on the ➕ button (on the chart axis) at your desired price level. Then choose from:
Market orders: Execute instantly at current market price, only available on the price line
Limit orders: Set your specific price for buys or sells
Stop loss: Protect yourself by triggering a sale if the price moves to a certain level
Take profit: Lock in gains at your execution target price
Trailing stop: Employ a dynamic stop order that moves in tandem with price action
Bracket orders: Combine an entry with both a stop loss (SL) and take profit (TP) orders. We set the quantity and trigger conditions, you just drag and drop.
Built for every trader
With the addition of chart trading, Kraken Desktop now support 3 methods to place a trade:
Order tickets: Either in standard or active trading mode
Ladder trading: With shortcuts for scaled or auto-join orders
Chart trading: Orders placed and visualized directly on your chart
Kraken Desktop puts unparalleled analytical and trade execution power right at your fingertips. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just getting started, you’ll appreciate the flexibility and precision that this new feature brings to your trading toolkit.
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