Catenaa, Thursday, March 20, 2025 – Coinbase is set to launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading for US traders on its Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated derivatives exchange, Coinbase Derivatives, LLC.
This move, announced on March 10, 2025, introduces perpetual-style futures contracts that do not have expiration dates, bringing US trading in line with global markets that have long used continuous crypto futures.
Historically, US traders have been limited to trading during fixed hours with contracts that expire. The new initiative, which includes various-sized contracts for both institutional and retail traders, aims to close the gap by allowing round-the-clock access to crypto futures markets.
Coinbase has partnered with Nodal Clear for clearing services to ensure compliance with CFTC regulations.
By providing perpetual futures, Coinbase offers American traders the ability to execute real-time strategies, avoid missing market movements outside traditional trading hours, and manage risk more effectively. The company’s expanded offerings include futures contracts for other major cryptocurrencies, like Solana and Hedera, further enhancing its position in the US derivatives market.
This launch comes as the CFTC continues refining its regulatory approach to digital assets, signaling a shift toward greater integration of blockchain technology within the US financial system.
Coinbase’s entry into perpetual futures could reshape market dynamics, enhance liquidity, and potentially bolster the competitiveness of the US crypto market.
