Coinbase says the rollout makes it the first major crypto-native platform to offer direct native crypto futures in Canada, giving eligible users access to perpetual and dated futures tied to
Coinbase says the rollout makes it the first major crypto-native platform to offer direct native crypto futures in Canada, giving eligible users access to perpetual and dated futures tied to $BTC, $ETH, $SOL and other digital assets.
Global crypto derivatives volume stands at roughly 4.4 times that of spot trading, yet until now Canadians had no regulated market through which to access those contracts. Before this launch, traders seeking exposure to crypto derivatives were largely forced to turn to offshore or unregulated venues.
The products are offered through Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM), a futures commission merchant registered with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), operating in Canada under foreign dealer and futures commission merchant exemptions.
The initial lineup covers 23 crypto perpetual and dated futures, five commodity futures and the Coinbase 50 (COIN50) Index. Commodity contracts include gold, silver and oil. All contracts are nano-sized to lower upfront capital requirements, with leverage of up to 10 times available and the ability to go long or short. Access is restricted to customers who meet the platform's eligibility requirements.
The Canadian launch is part of Coinbase's broader "everything exchange" strategy, which aims to blend crypto and traditional financial products under one roof. Coinbase Canada has operated as a restricted dealer since April 2024 and is currently pursuing Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) dealer status.
The derivatives rollout comes shortly after Coinbase announced an expanded partnership with Webull in Canada, supplying custody and trading infrastructure behind Webull Canada's crypto offering through its Crypto-as-a-Service platform. The exchange has also been active elsewhere: earlier in 2026 it launched futures for traders in 26 European countries, and in July it secured a MiFID licence in the UK, opening the door to equities and derivatives there as well.
Sources:CoinTelegraph: Coinbase Launches Crypto Futures With 10x Leverage in CanadaCryptopolitan: Coinbase Opens Regulated Crypto Derivatives to Canadian TradersCrypto Economy: Coinbase Introduces Native Crypto Derivatives in Canada Through CFM Approval
