Futures products and services on Coinbase Advanced are offered by Coinbase Financial Markets, a member of NFA and is subject to NFA’s regulatory oversight and examinations. However, you should be aware that NFA does not have regulatory oversight authority over underlying or spot.

Did you know?. CFTC-regulated futures qualify for 60/40 tax treatment in the U.S., meaning 60% of gains are taxed as long-term, even if you hold the position for less than a year. Short-term strategy, long-term efficiency.

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Futures trading isn’t new it dates back centuries. The first futures exchange was the Dojima Rice Exchange in Osaka, established in 1730 for trading rice futures. Traders were managing risk long before crypto was even a concept.

The difference between a futures price and the spot price is called the basis. When futures trade at a premium, some traders buy spot and short the future—locking in a potential profit as prices converge at expiry. This is called a basis trade.

Note: Coinbase Derivatives Exchange closes every Friday from 5:00–6:00 PM ET, with an additional 3-hour maintenance window each quarter.

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A clearinghouse plays a critical role in futures trading. It stands between buyer and seller, ensuring both sides meet their obligations. This reduces counterparty risk and keeps the market running smoothly—no direct trust between traders needed.

Futures contracts exist on a wide  variety of products: Bitcoin, oil, gold, weather, volatility indexes—even freight rates. If it has a price and a future, odds are someone’s trading it.

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Spot to futures in a few clicks. With Coinbase Financial Markets clients can open trades with fiat held on their Coinbase Inc. without leaving the platform because speed matters when markets move.

U.S. futures are built different. Coinbase Futures contracts are CFTC-regulated, cash-settled, and cleared through a central clearinghouse—meaning more controls, lower counterparty risk, and institutional-grade transparency.

The word “derivative” comes from the Latin derivare, meaning “to draw off.” Fitting—futures derive their value from the price of an underlying asset.

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24/7 trading for futures is here in the US. Trade Bitcoin and Ethereum futures on your time — any hour, any day. The market doesn’t sleep, and now, neither do your opportunities. Next up: Perpetual futures. Stay tuned.

The term “tick size” dates back to when traders literally used chalkboards and tick marks to record price changes. Today, it still defines the smallest unit a futures contract can move.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the agency that oversees futures trading in the U.S., was created in 1974 after the rise of financial derivatives. Today, it regulates everything from oil and gold to Bitcoin and Ether.

The S&P 500 E-mini is the most traded futures contract in the world. It launched in 1997 to offer smaller, more accessible exposure to the index—and quickly became a staple for traders.

Unlike perpetual swaps, Coinbase Financial Market futures have monthly expiration dates. Want to keep your position beyond expiry? Coinbase offers an automated roll the day before the contract expires. That means closing the current futures and opening a new one with a.