In a landmark move for U.S. crypto markets, Coinbase has launched regulated perpetual futures trading for retail users through its CFTC-supervised entity, Coinbase Financial Markets.
This is the first time American traders can access crypto futures without expiration dates under full regulatory compliance.
The platform now offers nano-sized contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum, with leverage up to 10x. Unlike offshore products, these futures don’t expire monthly and can be held for up to five years. Access requires a separate approval process within Coinbase accounts.
With ultra-low fees starting at 0.02% and capped at $0.15 per trade, Coinbase aims to undercut offshore platforms and bring the volume home
CEO Brian Armstrong called it a breakthrough moment, signaling the platform’s long-term ambition to dominate the U.S. derivatives space. The move comes as Coinbase stock continues its bullish momentum, boosted further by recent legislative support from the GENIUS Act.
By bringing perpetuals into the U.S. regulatory fold, Coinbase is laying the groundwork for a new era in domestic crypto derivatives trading.
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