Coinbase launches UK crypto derivatives with up to 50x leverage
Coinbase has launched derivatives trading in the U.K., offering cash- and stablecoin-settled futures and perpetual swaps tied to major cryptocurrencies with leverage up to 50x for eligible users.
Coinbase has opened derivatives trading on its U.K. platform, offering futures and perpetual swap contracts linked to bitcoin, ether and other major cryptocurrencies. Eligible customers can trade cash- or stablecoin-settled contracts with leverage up to 50x. Trading began immediately for qualifying accounts after identity verification and meeting the exchange’s eligibility requirements.
The products include perpetual swaps, which have no fixed expiry, and futures that settle on a defined date. Select contracts allow traders to take larger positions than their cash balances by posting margin. The platform supports long and short positions and order types commonly used by active traders, including limit, market and stop orders.
Coinbase published position limits, margin maintenance rules and automatic liquidation procedures to manage leveraged positions. Users must accept derivatives-specific terms of service and acknowledge the higher risk profile before access is enabled.
Fee schedules and margin rates are available on the platform’s support pages, with fees varying by contract and by volume tier. Initial listings focus on high-liquidity assets and a selection of major crypto pairs. The exchange highlighted market data tools and charts aimed at active traders.
Disclosure documents describe how margin shortfalls are handled, how positions may be closed if collateral falls below required levels and the use of mechanisms such as maintenance margins and auto-deleveraging.
Onboarding for derivatives requires identity checks and suitability or eligibility assessments. Coinbase’s documentation notes that product availability may change in line with local regulations.
Derivatives are contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset. Perpetual swaps do not have fixed expiration dates, while futures set settlement on a specified date. Leverage increases exposure relative to capital by borrowing or posting margin, which increases both potential gains and potential losses.
Coinbase said the U.K. rollout expands its trading product set for professional and retail customers.
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