Coinbase Files to List Single-Stock Perpetual Futures on Major U.S. Equities
Coinbase has filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to list single-stock perpetual futures for major equities including Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia in the United States. These derivatives would allow traders leveraged exposure to individual stocks without owning shares or receiving dividends. The move marks Coinbase's first set of U.S.-listed perps, which could offer 24/5 trading access if approved. Perpetual futures are a popular instrument in crypto markets and have been largely unavailable for U.S. stock traders until now. If cleared by regulators, the contracts would expand Coinbase’s onshore derivatives business, following its earlier launch of regulated crypto perpetuals with up to 50x leverage this year. The company already offers similar products to non-U.S. clients. The filing aligns with a broader industry push toward bringing perps into U.S. markets. Other platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket have also launched or expanded their offerings in crypto perpetual futures, signaling growing interest from traders seeking flexible exposure.
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