Kraken is running a Halloween sweepstakes throughout October 2026, with a single prize of 1,000 SOL for one randomly selected winner. The campaign opened on October 1 at 1:59 p.m. UTC and closes on October 31 at 1:59 p.m. UTC.
Participation begins with enrollment. Trades made before enrollment do not generate entries, even if they would otherwise qualify.
Customers can enroll through the Kraken app, Kraken Pro app or Kraken Pro web. After enrollment, every $1 of eligible spot or Instant Buy trading volume earns one entry. Kraken also counts the equivalent amount when an account uses another supported local currency.
Entries accumulate automatically, up to a limit of one million entries per account. The promotion covers eligible spot and Instant Buy trades on Kraken and Kraken Pro across more than 600 assets.
Several types of activity do not count. Kraken excludes Bundles, stocks, xStocks, fiat-to-stablecoin trades, stablecoin-to-stablecoin trades, margin trades and derivatives. Trading volume generated before enrollment is also excluded.
The winner will be selected at random on or after October 31. Kraken is awarding the full 1,000 SOL to one account rather than dividing it among several winners. A free alternate entry method is available, so making a purchase is not required.
The sweepstakes is limited to eligible residents in selected regions, with some countries and US states excluded. Customers should read the official terms before entering because local eligibility and entry limits may differ.
This promotion rewards trading volume. More eligible volume produces more entries, but it does not guarantee a prize or reward profitable trading. Normal trading fees and market risk still apply.
SOL is the native asset of the Solana network. It is used to pay network transaction fees and can be staked to help secure the network. Its market price can move substantially, so the cash value of a 1,000 SOL prize will depend on the SOL price when the award is received or valued.
Kraken's official X account is continuing to promote the sweepstakes, including the requirement to enroll before trading and the October 31 closing date. Anyone planning to participate should confirm enrollment in their account before placing an eligible trade.
Sources: Kraken official announcement, Kraken announcement on X, official sweepstakes terms, Kraken guide to Solana