Coinbase has launched 24/7 trading for gold and silver futures through Coinbase Derivatives Exchange. The products are available to eligible U.S. traders through supported brokers. The launch brings regulated precious metals exposure to Coinbase’s wider derivatives business.
The products provide traders access to gold and silver futures via participating brokers, such as Interactive Brokers and NinjaTrader.
The contracts consist of one troy ounce of gold and 50 troy ounces of silver, Coinbase said. The design allows for a reduced pathway to regulated commodity exposure for eligible users.
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Gold and Silver Futures Gain Wider Trading Access
Traditional metals markets typically have fixed sessions and close on weekends or during holidays. Coinbase’s structure allows traders more time to respond to the economic reports, geopolitical events, and market-moving headlines. In times of market uncertainty, longer access can help facilitate price discovery, the company said.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong addressed the launch in a post on X. The company described the move as one of a broader transition towards traditional finance.
It has now extended its always-on model to regulated metal products for U.S. market participants.
Gold and silver futures continue to be popular instruments for traders looking for exposure to major stores of value. Silver has some industrial demand, and gold has a significant place in the world’s reserves.
Despite inflation worries, central bank purchases, and geopolitical tensions, market interest has remained active.
The launch also aligns with Coinbase’s vision of expanding its financial platform. In the last two years, the company has diversified into derivatives, perpetual futures, and stock-linked products.
Coinbase’s integration of gold and silver futures introduces traditional assets to its trading platform.
Coinbase Offers Smaller Contracts for Metals Traders
Coinbase already has gold and silver perpetual futures available for certain non-U.S. users. Those products are deposited in USDC and are suitable for traders looking for native-to-crypto market access.
The U.S. launch, however, introduces regulated gold and silver futures trading on Coinbase Derivatives Exchange.
Coinbase said that it only offers the products to eligible traders via supported brokers. The exchange did not market the launch as a spot metals service. Instead, gold and silver futures remain U.S. products.
The smaller contract size may help reduce some hurdles for commodity traders. Many times, institutions are attracted to precious metals contracts due to size and brokerage requirements.
Gold and silver futures are offered almost daily, allowing traders to trade gold and silver outside of the regular trading hours.
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