TLDR
- Coinbase launched regulated futures trading for Advanced users in 26 European countries.
- The rollout includes BTC, SOL and equity index futures through Coinbase’s MiFID entity.
- Coinbase offers perpetual-style futures with 5-year expiry and hourly funding.
- Select futures products offer up to 10x leverage, while fees start at 0.02%.
Coinbase has launched regulated futures trading in Europe across 26 countries. The service is being rolled out to Coinbase Advanced users. The launch brings crypto and equity index futures to users in markets including Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
The company said the contracts are offered through its MiFID entity. The initial lineup includes Bitcoin, Solana, and equity index futures. Coinbase also introduced perpetual-style futures with a five-year expiry and an hourly funding mechanism.
Regulated futures access expands in Europe
Coinbase said European traders have often turned to unregulated platforms for crypto derivatives. The new launch gives eligible users a regulated option within the Coinbase platform. The rollout covers 26 countries and starts with Coinbase Advanced on web and mobile.
The company described the move as part of a wider push to expand trading products. It said the futures offering includes crypto contracts and equity index products. The company also named the Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures among the available instruments.
Users must complete eligibility checks before gaining access. These checks include trading experience and know-your-customer reviews. Eligible users can fund accounts with euros or USDC before trading begins.
Coinbase said the service is being introduced progressively. That means access may appear in stages across supported countries. The company placed the derivatives tab inside the Coinbase Advanced platform.
Product structure and trading terms
Coinbase said it is offering two main types of cash-settled futures contracts. The first type is perpetual-style futures. These contracts have a five-year expiry, but they use an hourly funding mechanism and settle once each day.
The second type is dated futures contracts. These products expire on fixed monthly or quarterly dates. Coinbase said they are marked to market each day using official exchange settlement prices. If held until expiry, they are cash-settled.
The company said select contracts offer up to 10x leverage. It named BTC, ETH, and equity indices among those products. Other contracts carry lower leverage, ranging from 4x to 5x, based on the product.
Coinbase also said fees start at 0.02% per contract. The company presented this pricing as part of a broader effort to widen access to derivatives trading. It also repeated a risk warning tied to leveraged products.
Coinbase links launch to wider platform strategy
Coinbase said the European launch is part of its effort to build what it called an “exchange for everything.” The company said it wants to widen its offering beyond crypto while keeping those products inside the Coinbase app.
The launch comes as Europe continues to shape its digital asset framework. Coinbase pointed to improving regulatory clarity in Europe and other regions. The company said it expects to add more services as that environment develops.
The offering also marks a broader step for Coinbase in the region. It gives traders access to regulated futures through a large exchange brand. It also places crypto-linked and equity-linked contracts inside one trading platform.
Coinbase included a standard warning with the announcement. It said, “Derivatives are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage.” The company also said derivatives are not suitable for most investors and that capital is at risk.
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