Coinbase Expands Derivatives Trading To UK Professional Clients
Coinbase has expanded its UK derivatives offering to include futures, options, and perpetuals, but only for users classified as Professional Clients under MiFID rules. UK retail users are excluded. Eligibility depends on criteria such as trading activity, portfolio size, or relevant financial experience. The move strengthens Coinbase’s regulated professional and institutional business in the UK, where crypto derivatives remain tightly restricted for retail investors. For qualifying clients, these products can support hedging, leverage, volatility trading, and more complex strategies, especially in liquid assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Overall, the launch shows the UK crypto market splitting into separate retail and professional channels.
