Key Insights:
- Coinbase is rolling out over 170 derivatives contracts to professional investors in the UK.
- Perpetual contracts offer 24/7 trading with up to 50x leverage, while dated futures offer up to 20x.
- COIN closed at $148.68 after falling 3.20%, then rose to $149.56 in premarket trading.
Coinbase stock moved higher in Tuesday premarket trading as the exchange expanded its UK derivatives business for professional investors.
COIN traded at $149.56 before the opening bell after closing Monday at $148.68, down 3.20%. The premarket move recovered only part of the previous session’s decline.
Coinbase plans to give eligible UK professional clients access to perpetual futures, dated futures and crypto options. Its wider derivatives platform spans more than 170 markets across crypto, equities, commodities and other products.
Coinbase Opens UK Derivatives to Professional Clients
Coinbase will give eligible UK professional clients access to derivatives over the coming months. Perpetual contracts will support round-the-clock trading and leverage of up to 50 times. Dated futures offer up to 20x leverage and settle on fixed dates. Crypto options will include calls, puts, and multi-leg strategies for traders who meet Coinbase’s eligibility rules.
The UK expansion follows Coinbase’s MiFID authorization from the Financial Conduct Authority. That approval widened the range of regulated investment products the company can offer.
Coinbase said the derivatives service gives professional traders tools for hedging, risk management and capital efficiency. The platform will also include payoff diagrams and a strategy builder for options trades.
COIN Stock Edges Higher in Premarket Trading
COIN gained about 0.6% in premarket trading and reached $149.56 on Tuesday morning. The move followed a 3.20% decline during Monday’s regular session, when the shares closed at $148.68. The premarket bounce recovered only part of the previous session’s loss. The stock also traded below levels near $152.20 and $153.60.
Coinbase shares have faced pressure alongside broader market weakness and softer risk appetite. The stock also trades below its reported 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages near $162.
Those levels keep short-term price action under watch as traders assess new product launches. The UK derivatives rollout adds another business line beyond Coinbase’s core crypto spot activity.
Coinbase Secures Abu Dhabi Approval for Tokenized Securities
Coinbase has also secured Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market. The approval allows the company to arrange investment deals and provide custody services for tokenized securities.
Coinbase plans to use Abu Dhabi as an international hub for tokenized securities and blockchain-based capital markets outside the United States.
Each tokenized security will represent an underlying share and follow terms in its prospectus. Eligible holders may receive voting rights, while dividends will automatically reinvest under the product structure.
Coinbase said users will hold the securities in compatible wallets rather than in traditional brokerage accounts. Transfers will undergo sanctions screening, and the platform can restrict assets when applicable rules require action.
Everything Exchange Strategy Adds More Asset Classes
Coinbase has expanded beyond crypto spot trading through its “Everything Exchange” strategy. In the UK, the company recently opened access to nearly 4,000 US stocks for eligible users. The platform combines crypto and fiat services, while newer products add equities, derivatives, lending, and other financial tools. Coinbase has also introduced crypto-backed loans for UK customers through Morpho on Base.
The company is building regulated derivatives businesses in several markets. It opened access to Deribit crypto options for eligible US institutions through Coinbase Financial Markets.
Also, Coinbase recently received an Australian financial services license for crypto and equity perpetuals, with plans for more derivatives products. In the UAE, its Abu Dhabi tokenization plans sit alongside a separate derivatives push in Dubai.
Moses K is a crypto journalist covering markets, regulation, and blockchain trends. He has written for The Coin Republic, Coinchapter, Cryptopolitan, Cryptotale, Coinspeaker, and MPost. Known for his concise, data-driven reporting, Moses focuses on price analysis, on-chain metrics, and policy developments shaping the global digital asset landscape.
