$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 NewsHedera’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 PlansHedera’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 DataCurrent onchain data shows $HBAR trading at $0.16948, up 5.39% in 24 hours, with a $7.21 billion market cap [OKX.com, July 9, 2025]. Over the past year, it’s soared 151.29% [Kraken.com, May 20, 2025]. Staking rewards via proof-of-stake add value, though exact staking metrics aren’t publicly detailed yet. Watch for increased wallet activity post-listing!Community SentimentX is buzzing with excitement! Users like @markchadwickx call it a “BREAKING” moment [X, 15:43, 2025-07-07], while @hartz_dog cheers for the #Hedera fam to “take this to the MOON” [X, 16:33, 2025-07-07]. Speculation around hidden listings (e.g., “JASMY”) in Kraken’s word search has sparked playful debates [X, 1942192844984271147]. The vibe is overwhelmingly positive, with some eyeing GBP/HBAR pairs [X, 17:13, 2025-07-07].Additional InsightsCompetitors like Cardano ($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!Risk Disclaimer: Crypto investments carry risks, including price volatility. Always do your own research.
Hedera
July 10