Coinbase Files for Approval to Offer Perpetual Futures on Major U.S. Stocks
Coinbase Global has filed with the SEC seeking approval to list perpetual futures tied to major U.S. stocks, including Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), and Nvidia (NVDA). These derivatives would allow traders to maintain leveraged positions indefinitely on a regulated platform in the United States. The exchange aims to offer contracts linked to 50–60 large-cap equities if approved by regulators, with potential launch later this year. The move is part of Coinbase's broader strategy to expand its perpetual futures offering beyond cryptocurrencies into traditional financial markets. It follows earlier launches for eligible customers outside the U.S., as well as regulated crypto derivatives in Canada. The initiative aligns with recent regulatory developments that have opened pathways for such products, including a CFTC approval for Bitcoin perpetual contracts. Coinbase's Form 1-N filing is intended to register its Derivatives business as an exchange under SEC oversight. This development could increase competition among U.S.-based platforms offering leveraged trading and bring more institutional-grade tools into the regulated market.
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