Coinbase Launches Stock Perpetual Futures for Non-US Users Amid $1.2T Perps Volume

Coinbase has launched stock perpetual futures for eligible
non-US users, expanding its offering of crypto, equities, and prediction
markets.

The launch comes as perpetual futures have gained broader
adoption, with
monthly volumes on decentralized exchanges exceeding US$1.2 trillion in 2025,
as investors used perps to manage risk amid flat spot markets.

“Everything Exchange” Adds Equity Perpetuals Abroad

The company said in a blog post on Friday that the product
is not available to US persons at this time, but it is “working to expand this
offering to additional regions in the future.”

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The contracts are accessible on Coinbase Advanced for retail
users and Coinbase International Exchange for institutions. They provide
leveraged, cash-settled exposure to major US stocks and indices, including
Apple and Nvidia, in a format familiar to crypto traders.

The launch follows Coinbase’s earlier moves to offer
regulated crypto futures and 24/5 cash equities in the US, alongside
Kalshi-powered prediction markets in all 50 states. The company has described
its platform as an “everything exchange” where users can switch between tokens,
stocks, and event contracts.

Equity Perpetuals Available Outside United States

Stock perpetuals form a central part of Coinbase’s 2026
strategy, which emphasizes stablecoins, its Base layer-2 network, and a
multi-asset brokerage model.

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in January that
the company’s top priority is to expand the everything exchange globally across
crypto, equities, prediction markets, and commodities, covering spot, futures,
and options.

Currently, the equity perpetuals are available only to
non-US customers. In Europe, Coinbase launched perpetual futures for Coinbase
Advanced users in 26 countries under its Markets in Financial Instruments
Directive entity earlier in March.

This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.



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