Coinbase to Offer 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures in the U.S.

Crypto Futures Trading Around the Clock

Coinbase is rolling out 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading. This will be the first time U.S. traders get non-stop access to regulated crypto futures.

Most crypto trading happens overseas, where markets never close. Coinbase wants to bridge that gap. Right now, over 75% of crypto trading volume happens outside U.S. hours.

What’s Included in the Launch?

The exchange will offer both small and large futures contracts. These contracts let traders bet on Bitcoin and Ethereum’s future prices.

A company called Nodal Clear will handle clearing. This ensures trades follow regulations set by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).* Coinbase Financial Markets will provide market access.

(*CFTC: A U.S. government agency that regulates futures and options markets.)

A New Kind of Crypto Futures

Coinbase is also working on a futures contract with no set expiration date. This will align with global crypto trading while staying within U.S. regulations.

These “perpetual” contracts allow traders to hold positions indefinitely. They don’t expire like traditional futures, making them popular worldwide.

Regulatory Compliance and Market Access

Coinbase is working closely with the CFTC and other partners to finalize this product. Their goal? Give traders better tools to manage risk and take advantage of market opportunities.

With this move, Coinbase is stepping deeper into the crypto futures market. Will U.S. traders embrace 24/7 futures, or will they stick to traditional hours?