Coinbase Launches CFTC-Regulated Solana Futures in U.S.

On Feb. 19, the trading giant announced the launch of Solana (SOL) futures contracts on its regulated U.S. derivatives exchange.

With approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), this move is significant. It could be a big step toward an eventual Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S.

Coinbase Expands Regulated Crypto Futures with SOL and HBAR

The launch of regulated SOL futures aims to attract more institutional investors. By offering a safer and more structured way to trade Solana, Coinbase is helping bridge the gap between traditional finance and crypto. This could be the missing puzzle piece needed before a Solana ETF gets the green light.

Regulated futures markets give investors confidence, as they provide clear rules and oversight. Without proper regulation, crypto investments can feel like the Wild West. But with CFTC oversight, these SOL futures offer a more secure path for both retail and institutional traders.

Coinbase Derivatives, LLC now offers CFTC-regulated futures for $SOL and $HBAR –bringing more institutional-grade crypto products to the U.S. futures market. pic.twitter.com/rLJz1bQGRA

— Coinbase Institutional (@CoinbaseInsto) February 18, 2025

Alongside SOL futures, Coinbase also introduced futures contracts for Hedera (HBAR). Hedera, known for its hashgraph distributed ledger, now has a regulated futures option, expanding investment choices for traders looking to diversify their portfolios.

Coinbase Offers SOL Futures for Both Pros and Beginners

“This milestone represents another step forward in the regulatory evolution of crypto derivatives in the United States, reinforcing the legitimacy and growing demand for digital assets,” Coinbase said in its blog post. Coinbase’s SOL futures products come in two sizes. There’s a standard contract representing 100 SOL, designed for big-time traders.

NEW: ProShares just filed for a Solana Futures ETF. VolatilityShares also filed for one of these back in December. Interesting because there arent CME futures yet and i’m not sure if the Coinbase SOL futures are large and liquid enough? pic.twitter.com/7dUPIQw37z

— James Seyffart (@JSeyff) January 17, 2025

Each of these smaller contracts represents just 5 SOL, making them an affordable option for everyday investors—less than $1,000 as of Feb. 19. By offering different contract sizes, Coinbase is opening the door for more traders to get involved in the Solana market without betting on the farm.

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