$HBAR Listing on Kraken

On July 10, 2025, Kraken will list $HBAR, following announcements of $EPT and $PARTI on Tuesday and $PRO on Friday, as shared in their July 7 post [Kraken Exchange, X, 1942191871473684912]. The purpose? To tap into Kraken’s 8 million+ user base [Reuters, March 20, 2025], enhancing $HBAR’s market presence. Hedera’s unique hashgraph consensus handles 10,000 transactions per second at a fraction of Bitcoin’s energy use—100,000 times less, per a 2022 Nature Communications study [Hedera.com, 2024-02-25]. This listing could drive adoption, especially for real-time apps like payments, though geographic restrictions may apply [Kraken Exchange, X, 1942191871473684912].

Recent News

Hedera’s been on a roll. In the last three months, the network saw a 1200% surge in issued @USDC volume and 420% in transaction volume on exchanges like Binance and Crypto.com [OKX.com, July 9, 2025]. Meanwhile, Kraken’s $1.5 billion acquisition of NinjaTrader in March 2025 signals its push into traditional finance, aligning with a pro-crypto U.S. regulatory shift under President Trump [Reuters, March 20, 2025]. These developments underscore growing institutional interest in Hedera’s tech.

Future Plans

Hedera’s roadmap is ambitious, aiming for full decentralization with tools like the Node Management Tool (NMT) and enhanced EVM compatibility [Hedera.com, 2021-09-16]. Upcoming features include batch transactions (HIP-551) and state proof scalability, promising smoother workflows and broader node support. With a carbon-negative network and low fees ($0.0001-$0.01 per transaction) [Hedera.com, 2024-02-25], Hedera is positioning itself as a go-to for enterprise use cases.

Onchain Data

Current onchain data shows $HBAR trading at $0.16948, up 5.39% in 24 hours, with a $7.21 billion market cap [OKX.com, July 9, 2025]. Over the past year, it’s soared 151.29% [Kraken.com, May 20, 2025]. Staking rewards via proof-of-stake add value, though exact staking metrics aren’t publicly detailed yet. Watch for increased wallet activity post-listing!

Community Sentiment

X is buzzing with excitement! Users like @markchadwickx call it a “BREAKING” moment [X, 15:43, 2025-07-07], while @hartz_dog cheers for the #Hedera fam to “take this to the MOON” [X, 16:33, 2025-07-07]. Speculation around hidden listings (e.g., “JASMY”) in Kraken’s word search has sparked playful debates [X, 1942192844984271147]. The vibe is overwhelmingly positive, with some eyeing GBP/HBAR pairs [X, 17:13, 2025-07-07].

Additional Insights

Competitors like Cardano ($ADA) offer similar scalability, but Hedera’s enterprise council—including Google and IBM—gives it an edge [Hedera.com, 2024-02-25]. The listing could spur volatility, so new investors should research risks like market dips. Follow Crypto Calendar for updates!

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