Coinbase Shatters Barriers: U.S. Traders Now Access CFTC-Regulated Perpetual Futures
Wall Street’s worst nightmare just got a software update. Coinbase—the crypto giant that won’t quit—has flipped the switch on perpetual futures trading for U.S. customers, all under the watchful eye of the CFTC. Finally, leverage junkies stateside can join the party without VPN gymnastics.
Regulation First, Moon Later
While offshore exchanges played fast and loose for years, Coinbase took the scenic route. Their compliance-heavy approach means U.S. traders now get a rare combo: 20x leverage without the existential dread of unregulated platforms. The CFTC’s stamp of approval? That’s the institutional-grade security blanket crypto’s been missing.
Liquidity Meets Legitimacy
This isn’t just another product launch—it’s a liquidity injection for the entire U.S. crypto derivatives market. With Coinbase’s deep order books meeting regulatory credibility, even hedge funds might finally take crypto seriously. (Well, as seriously as they take anything between yacht parties.)
The fine print? Margin calls hit different when the government’s watching. But for traders tired of sketchy offshore platforms, this might just be the beginning of a beautiful—if heavily regulated—friendship.
U.S. traders gain access to long-awaited crypto derivatives
Perpetual futures, which account for 90% of global crypto trading volumes, have long been off-limits to U.S. retail investors. Now, Coinbase is bridging that gap, offering a secure, regulated path for Americans to trade nano Bitcoin (BTC-PERP) and nano Ether (ETH-PERP) perpetual contracts.
Theseare designed with retail traders in mind, allowing users to gain long-term exposure with greater capital efficiency. Unlike traditional futures, Coinbase’s perpetuals do not expire monthly—instead, they feature 5-year durations, enabling continuous trading without contract rollovers.
Key features for retail futures traders
Operate under full regulatory oversight via Coinbase Financial Markets.
Contracts are long-dated for simplicity and flexibility.
Trade with up to 10x intraday leverage on crypto contracts, or up to 20x on metals like Gold and silver.
Trading fees start at just 0.02% per contract, with a $0.15 minimum to cover exchange and clearing costs.
How to get started
To begin trading, users must have an active Coinbase account. Once logged in, they can apply for access to derivatives through Coinbase Financial Markets. Upon approval, trading can begin immediately on eligible perpetual futures contracts.
This launch marks a pivotal moment for U.S. crypto markets, expanding access to high-volume global trading tools within a regulated, trusted platform—and giving American traders a seat at the table in the derivatives-driven digital asset economy.
