Coinbase Announces Round-the-Clock Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading
Coinbase Derivatives has revealed plans to introduce 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), offering both larger and nano contracts for retail and institutional investors.
The initiative, announced on Monday, aims to address the disconnect between traditional trading hours and the constant, always-on nature of the cryptocurrency market.
The exchange highlighted that this gap has left traders unable to react to market movements in real-time, forcing them to wait during critical moments. By offering continuous trading, Coinbase intends to give its users more flexibility and control over their positions.
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In addition, Coinbase is preparing to roll out perpetual-style futures contracts in the U.S. with extended expiration dates. The company emphasized the growing importance of derivatives in the crypto space, as they now make up 75% of global trading volume, indicating strong demand among U.S.-based crypto traders for regulated futures products.
This 24/7 futures offering is being made possible through a collaboration with Nodal Clear for CFTC-regulated clearing, marking the first time U.S. crypto futures will be available at all hours. While CME Group, the largest U.S. traditional derivatives exchange, offers crypto futures, they are only accessible during standard U.S. market hours.
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