Key Takeaways:
Kraken launched Bitcoin Vault on May 27, 2026, offering BTC holders up to 2.5% APY in auto-compounding BTC rewards.The vault routes funds through Aave and Morpho via a Veda-powered, Sentora-managed strategy on the Ink network, with DeFi risk including potential total loss.Kraken’s DeFi Earn suite surpassed $240M in inflows in 2026, and Bitcoin Vault extends that infrastructure to BTC with a five-day withdrawal period.Withdrawals are available at any time, but funds go through a five-day deallocation period before returning to a user’s Everyday balance. Deposits process in seconds through the Kraken web platform, Kraken Pro, Kraken app, Kraken Pro app, or the Krak app.
