Coinbase Launches Derivatives Trading for UK Investors with Up to 50x Leverage

Coinbase Expands Trading Options for UK Professionals

Coinbase has announced the launch of derivatives trading for professional investors in the UK, which includes a wide selection of over 170 contracts across different asset classes, including cryptocurrencies, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange. This new offering allows leverage of up to 50 times on perpetual contracts, while dated futures will have a maximum leverage of 20 times.

This development comes after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) granted Coinbase authorization for investment services in July, which enables the exchange to expand its financial instruments beyond cryptocurrency.

Details of the New Offerings

The derivatives will consist of three main types: perpetual contracts that allow continuous trading without an expiration date, dated futures with specific settlement dates, and crypto options designed for various trading strategies. Professional investors will have exclusive access to these products, as retail clients remain restricted from investing in crypto derivatives due to FCA regulations put in place since 2021.

Derivatives are coming to Coinbase in the UK 🇬🇧

Eligible professional investors can soon access:

→ Futures
→ Perpetuals
→ Options

Across 170+ contracts in crypto, FX, equities, and commodities, with up to 50x leverage.

With access rolling out over the coming months. — Coinbase 🛡️ (@coinbase)

Future Expansion Plans

Coinbase's decision to roll out these offerings aligns with its "Everything Exchange" strategy, which aims to combine crypto, stocks, derivatives, and prediction markets on a single platform. Earlier this year, Coinbase had already launched crypto futures in 26 European countries, allowing up to 10 times leverage. The firm emphasizes that trading volume in crypto derivatives often exceeds that of spot markets, highlighting the demand among professional traders for regulated trading venues.