Coinbase Rolls Out Regulated Crypto Derivatives Trading in Canada
Coinbase has expanded its Canadian operations by launching regulated crypto derivatives trading. The move includes perpetual and dated futures tied to major digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and others.
The new products are offered through Coinbase Financial Markets, a futures commission merchant registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and operating in Canada under foreign dealer and futures commission merchant exemptions.
Trading access is restricted to eligible Canadian customers, including those meeting a $5 million net financial assets threshold or qualifying for certain adviser/dealer arrangements.
The contracts use nano-sized positions and provide leverage of up to 10x, making risk management central for participants. This expansion follows other U.S.-linked platforms expanding in Canada, even as regulators tighten rules around parts of the crypto market.