Coinbase Launches 24/7 Futures Trading in the U.S.

This means investors in the U.S. can now trade crypto futures at any hour, on any day. It’s a major leap toward aligning traditional finance with the nonstop nature of digital assets.

The announcement signals a broader shift: crypto futures trading now runs 24/7 like the markets.

Around-the-Clock Access: A New Era for U.S. Futures

Until now, U.S.-based investors faced limited trading windows for futures — a holdover from legacy market systems. Coinbase’s latest offering removes that constraint, giving retail traders and institutional players the flexibility to enter or exit positions on their schedule.

For context, futures contracts allow traders to speculate on the price of an asset at a future date. While often used to hedge risk, they can also amplify gains (and losses) through leverage. With Bitcoin and Ethereum futures now available 24/7, Coinbase is bridging the gap between crypto’s global activity and U.S. market structure.

This change is especially timely. According to a recent report from CoinGecko, over 60% of global crypto derivatives trading volume now occurs outside the U.S., much of it during what would be considered off-hours stateside. Coinbase’s move could help reclaim some of that volume and boost onshore market liquidity.

A Look Ahead: Perpetual Futures on the Horizon

In their announcement, Coinbase also teased the next phase: perpetual futures. Unlike standard futures, these contracts don’t expire — they track asset prices closely and are widely used on offshore exchanges like Binance and Bybit.

The addition of perpetuals would mark another significant milestone. It signals that Coinbase is not just catching up, but positioning itself as a U.S. leader in crypto derivatives. If approved and launched, it could bring a regulatory-first, transparent alternative to the often murky world of perpetual trading.

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