Coinbase Offers New Futures Contracts for BTC, ETH
Coinbase Derivatives is rolling out two new U.S.-regulated perpetual-style futures contracts for Bitcoin and Ethereum on July 21, aiming to provide a safer alternative to offshore futures platforms.
The upcoming products include Nano Bitcoin Perpetual Futures (representing 0.01 BTC) and Nano Ether Perpetual Futures (representing 0.10 ETH). These contracts are designed for around-the-clock trading and feature five-year expirations.
They’ll also include hourly funding rates to help align prices with spot markets, with settlements occurring twice daily.
Perpetual futures dominate the global crypto trading landscape, accounting for nearly 90% of volume in some regions. However, many U.S.-based traders rely on foreign exchanges, which often operate under less stringent regulations.
Coinbase wants to change that by offering a compliant, transparent, and risk-managed option for U.S. market participants.
“These new futures offer more accessible trade sizing and long-term investing flexibility, all within a secure U.S. regulatory framework,” a spokesperson from Coinbase noted. The company considers this launch a “transformative milestone” that could reshape crypto derivatives trading in the United States.
The future launch aligns with Coinbase’s broader global expansion. Earlier this year, Coinbase secured a MiCA license in Luxembourg, giving it the authority to operate across all 27 EU nations under a single legal framework. This removes the need for country-by-country licensing, simplifying access to Europe’s 450 million-person market.
Daniel Seifert, Vice President at Coinbase, remarked, “This milestone underscores our commitment to building compliant, forward-thinking financial infrastructure for digital assets around the world.”
More details are expected ahead of the July 21 launch, including how users can access the futures via Coinbase’s partner platforms.
