Coinbase Unveils 24/7 Futures Trading Amid Cyberattack Fallout

In the wake of a costly cyberattack that exposed customer data, Coinbase is expanding its futures trading offerings to offer 24/7 access for U.S. retail traders globally. The platform has added new crypto and commodity contracts, and plans to introduce perpetual Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, aiming to meet growing regulatory demands. Coinbase Financial Markets (CFM) sees this shift as a crucial step in the evolving futures trading landscape. Notably, traders can now access Bitcoin and Ethereum futures 24/7, enabling greater flexibility in managing trades and mitigating risks. This change marks a departure from previous Sunday-to-Friday availability, providing users with increased control over their financial operations. Besides BTC and ETH, Coinbase plans to expand 24/7 trading to SOL and XRP futures in the coming weeks.