Regulated Derivatives Offering Marks Major Milestone in U.S. Crypto Market
Coinbase is set to break new ground in the U.S. derivatives market. On July 21, 2025, the leading U.S. crypto exchange will officially launch perpetual-style futures contracts for American traders — a long-anticipated move that reflects both regulatory clarity and growing institutional demand for advanced crypto products.
This offering will make Coinbase one of the first U.S.-regulated exchanges to provide a product that mirrors perpetual swaps, the most popular crypto derivatives globally but traditionally restricted for U.S. users.
How Will Coinbase’s Perpetual-Style Futures Work?
The contracts will first be available for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and will trade on the Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, a platform regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Key Features:
- Five-year expiration (versus indefinite duration in offshore perpetuals).
- Hourly funding rate and twice-daily settlements to emulate perpetual swap behavior.
- 24/7 trading access with regulated clearing mechanisms.
This hybrid approach — blending long-dated futures with perpetual-style mechanics — ensures regulatory compliance while delivering the dynamic pricing and flexibility that perpetual contracts offer.
By doing so, Coinbase aims to capture a significant portion of the global crypto derivatives market while keeping operations legally compliant within the U.S..
Coinbase CEO: “We’re Buying More Bitcoin Every Week”
In a parallel move signaling long-term confidence, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that the company is accumulating Bitcoin on a weekly basis.
“We’re buying more Bitcoin every week. Long Bitcoin,” Armstrong wrote on X (formerly Twitter), responding to Nakamoto Holdings CEO David Bailey.
This public statement follows Coinbase’s Q1 2025 earnings disclosure, where CFO Alesia Haas confirmed a $150 million crypto investment, largely in Bitcoin. Coinbase now holds 9,257 BTC, valued at nearly $1 billion, making it one of the top 10 corporate holders of Bitcoin globally.
This positions Coinbase not only as a trading and infrastructure provider but also as a strategic investor in digital assets, reinforcing its belief in Bitcoin’s long-term potential as both a treasury asset and store of value.
Why This Matters for U.S. Crypto Markets
These developments highlight two major shifts:
- U.S. regulatory barriers are easing: With the CFTC’s backing, Coinbase is pioneering new derivatives offerings once only available through offshore venues.
- Institutional Bitcoin confidence is rising: Coinbase’s continued BTC accumulation echoes broader trends of crypto being treated as a strategic reserve asset.
Both trends signal a maturation of the crypto space — where institutional infrastructure and investor alignment now go hand-in-hand.
Final Thoughts
Coinbase’s dual strategy of innovative product expansion and on-chain accumulation speaks volumes about the firm’s long-term commitment to crypto — particularly Bitcoin.
With a regulated path for perpetual-style futures, and a bullish treasury stance, Coinbase is not just surviving the bear-to-bull transition — it’s helping define it.
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Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Cryptocurrency trading involves risk and may result in financial loss.