Coinbase Rolls Out Derivatives with up to 50x Leverage for UK Professional Investors

Coinbase has launched over 170 derivatives contracts for professional investors in the UK, offering perpetuals with up to 50x leverage alongside dated futures and crypto options.

The exchange says eligible professional clients will progressively gain access to contracts covering cryptocurrencies, commodities, equities, and foreign exchange over the coming weeks and months.

Perpetual futures make up the largest part of the new offering, with more than 170 supported assets and 24/7 trading. Investors can take long or short positions, use the contracts for delta-neutral hedges, and trade with leverage of up to 50x.

Coinbase is also adding crypto options, allowing professional clients to trade calls and puts through single-leg or multi-leg strategies such as spreads and combinations.