Coinbase Applies to Launch US Single Stock Perpetual Futures

Coinbase has officially submitted notice registrations with US regulators to offer single stock perpetual futures to domestic traders. The exchange shared details of filings submitted on September 1, which include a Form 1 N from Coinbase Derivatives and a Form BD N from Coinbase Financial Markets. These steps aim to expand regulated financial products inside the United States.

Perpetual futures let traders speculate on price movements without holding the actual asset and without any expiration date. While these products are popular globally, the US market for them remains strictly controlled and heavily debated by regulators and major traditional exchanges. Notice registrations do not guarantee an immediate launch, meaning final approval still depends on regulatory review.

This push comes alongside other recent expansions at Coinbase, including tokenized stock trading and pre IPO contracts for international users. Traders should watch for how the SEC and CFTC respond to these filings, as the decision could shape the future of derivatives trading in the United States.