Coinbase Launches Crypto Futures for European Traders Coinbase has introduced regulated crypto futures trading for users in 26 European countries, offering perpetual futures, dated contracts, and equity-index products. The platform is expanding its derivatives offerings to European traders for the first time, with products available through Coinbase Advanced under the MiFID II regulatory framework. This move provides European users with a regulated alternative to offshore platforms traditionally used for crypto derivatives. The new product suite includes perpetual-style futures with five-year expirations and dated contracts that expire monthly or quarterly. Leverage of up to 10 times is available on selected contracts, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, with transaction fees as low as 0.02% per contract. Users can fund their accounts in euros or USDC. The offering also features the Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures, which combines exposure to the Magnificent Seven tech stocks with crypto-linked equities and BlackRock iShares ETFs tied to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Coinbase’s expansion aligns with growing demand for regulated crypto derivatives in Europe. The platform’s futures products are offered under a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) license, which allows firms to provide traditional financial products like stocks, bonds, and derivatives to EU customers. While Coinbase is a crypto exchange, its derivatives offerings fall under MiFID II regulations, ensuring compliance with European financial standards. The launch follows similar moves by competitors such as Kraken and Crypto.com, which introduced their own crypto futures products in May 2025. Coinbase’s entry into the European derivatives market positions it as a key player in the region’s evolving crypto landscape.#blackrock #coinbase #mifid_ii #mag7 #crypto_equity_index_futures
