Coinbase Derivatives has shattered the old model. On May 9, it became the first U.S.-regulated exchange to offer 24/7 crypto futures trading. Bitcoin and Ethereum futures are now available around the clock. No more waiting for Wall Street to open. Crypto markets never sleep, now, U.S. futures won’t either. Traders get access to price action day or night, weekday or weekend. It’s a change that matches the global rhythm of digital assets.
The move reflects how fast crypto is merging with regulated finance. U.S. traders can now manage risk in real time, just like global investors already do. It levels the field for both retail and institutions. Coinbase Derivatives aims to meet the pace of the market, not fight it. This isn’t just extended hours, it’s a new structure. A market that never stops needs tools that never pause. Coinbase just delivered one.
Coinbase advanced joins the 24/7 trading push
To launch this bold step, Coinbase teamed up with industry giants. Nodal Clear clears every trade through a CFTC-regulated system. That ensures transparency, strong risk checks, and full compliance. Virtu Financial adds liquidity, making sure trades flow smoothly. You can’t run 24/7 markets without deep pockets and tight spreads. Virtu helps make that happen. Big names like ABN AMRO and Wedbush Securities are also on board.
These FCMs expand distribution and access to more U.S. traders. They offer the tools, platforms, and pipelines traders need to engage. Coinbase Financial Markets joins them, offering trading through Coinbase Advanced. Together, they’re building an ecosystem, not just a feature. Every piece helps power this shift into nonstop trading.
A new way to trade crypto in the U.S.
Coinbase says this is just the beginning. Perpetual contracts, a favorite among global crypto traders, are coming next. These contracts don’t expire, offering flexibility with leverage. U.S. traders have never had access to them on a regulated platform. That’s about to change. And it’s happening inside a CFTC-cleared structure.
The platform was built for nonstop action. Its systems support reliability and performance at any hour. That matters when traders are active at midnight or Sunday morning. This isn’t a patch on legacy finance — it’s a new framework. One that fits the crypto-native world. And now, it’s finally available in the U.S.
