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Kraken, a crypto platform, is offering some potentially lucrative deals for new users, and Rakuten and Topcashback are sweetening the pot! Right now, you can snag a bonus for signing up with Kraken and making a qualifying trade. Rakuten's offering $100 (or 10,000 Rakuten points!), while Topcashback has a similar $100 offer.
But it gets even better: there's also a referral program. While the details vary depending on the link, you can generally earn a bonus (likely $75 in Bitcoin) for trading crypto within 30 days of signing up. Some lucky folks are even seeing referral links worth up to $150! The key is to trade crypto (like Bitcoin) and not just stablecoins if you want the referral bonus, but stablecoins should be fine for the Rakuten or Topcashback sign-up bonus.
Why does this matter to you? Well, free money (or points) is always good! By strategically combining the Rakuten or Topcashback offer with a referral bonus, you could potentially walk away with a tidy sum just for making a few crypto trades. Just be aware of the risks involved in trading cryptocurrency and make sure you're comfortable with it before jumping in. Remember, these platforms aren't FDIC insured, so only play with money you can afford to potentially lose.
Why This Matters for Your Strategy
News in the points-and-miles world moves fast, and promotional changes often have a short window. If this announcement affects a card or program you hold, log into your awardtrail dashboard to check your current benefit usage, bonus progress, and whether a transfer or redemption makes sense right now — before terms change.
As a general rule: transfer points only when you have a specific redemption in mind — transfers are almost always one-way and non-reversible. If you're unsure of the value, check our redemption guides before acting.
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