Coinbase is bulldozing its way through traditional market hours with a game-changing announcement. The crypto giant is launching the first CFTC-regulated 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in the U.S., fundamentally telling the 9-to-5 trading schedule to take a hike. Coming in the next few weeks through Coinbase Derivatives, LLC, these futures will offer both nano and large-sized contracts. No more waiting around while global markets move without you.
Coinbase shatters the status quo, bringing round-the-clock futures trading to a market that desperately needed a wake-up call.
Let’s face it, U.S. traders have been stuck in the Stone Age. While international crypto markets never sleep, Americans have been forced to twiddle their thumbs after hours. Not anymore. Coinbase’s move directly challenges CME Group‘s $10 billion average daily crypto derivatives volume and puts them in competition with Robinhood’s planned futures offering. The timing couldn’t be better.
They’re partnering with Nodal Clear for the regulatory piece. Smart move. Having CFTC-regulated clearing means they’re playing by the rules while still innovating. Coinbase Financial Markets will provide market access from the very beginning of this program launch. Traders can finally react instantly to those middle-of-the-night crypto crashes or rallies. No more waking up to nasty surprises.
Perhaps most interesting is Coinbase’s work on perpetual-style futures contracts. These would let traders hold positions indefinitely without expiration dates. The company is actively collaborating with the CFTC to navigate the regulatory maze and bring these products to market. This aligns with Coinbase’s announcement made on March 10, 2025, which aims to enhance their derivatives offerings. They’re fundamentally trying to create U.S.-compliant versions of what international traders already enjoy.
This is a direct response to where the money is. Derivatives represent about 75% of global crypto trading volume. U.S. traders have been sending their business offshore for years. Now they won’t have to.
The implications are huge. This could completely reshape the U.S. crypto derivatives landscape and strengthen America’s competitive position globally. Traditional financial markets might want to take notes. The days of being closed on weekends and nights might eventually seem as outdated as paper stock certificates. These futures will appeal especially to swing traders who can now respond to multi-day price movements without timing constraints.
The future of finance doesn’t sleep. And now, neither will Coinbase’s futures.
