{
  "id": 8566254,
  "title": "Coinbase Seeks Approval to List Perpetual Futures Tied to U.S. Stocks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/coinbase-seeks-approval-to-list-perpetual-futures-tied-to-u-s-stocks",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-18T17:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/options/articles/coinbase-seeks-approval-list-perpetual-173700089.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coinbase Global, the well-known financial exchange, has submitted a request to the Securities and Exchange Commission for approval to list perpetual futures tied to major U.S. stocks on a regulated platform. This development would enable traders to engage in 24/7 leveraged trading of stocks such as Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, and Nvidia. The exchange aims to offer contracts linked to between 50 and 60 prominent stocks, with potential trading beginning later this year, contingent on regulatory approval. Perpetual futures, or perps, are financial instruments that do not have an expiration date, allowing traders to maintain positions indefinitely. These derivatives offer the potential for significant profits but also come with the risk of substantial losses. The U.S. regulatory landscape for crypto is evolving as lawmakers push for clarity, as seen in the stalled Clear Act, while institutions like Deutsche Bank explore crypto custody services. Meanwhile, Coinbase has already expanded its offerings to include stock perps for non-U.S. customers, launching these products in March for leveraged exposure to major U.S. companies around the clock. In addition to its U.S. initiatives, Coinbase recently introduced regulated crypto derivatives for Canadian traders, featuring products like Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, as well as futures for gold, silver, oil, and the COIN50 index. The move to offer perpetual contracts on a U.S. platform aligns with the broader regulatory trend aimed at opening the market to such products. Notably, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission granted approval for a Bitcoin perpetual futures contract submitted by Kalshi on May 29, allowing market participants to seek approval for other perpetual products as well. Single-stock perpetual contracts have gained popularity on offshore and decentralized exchanges, including Hyperliquid, which enables traders to take leveraged positions tied to major U.S. companies. Currently, Coinbase's stock is trading at $188.17 per share, marking an 8.16% increase for the day.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}