Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has launched new futures contracts for users in Europe. This development provides access to both cryptocurrencies and traditional markets through regulated products.
The offering is Coinbase’s first product under the MiFID II license, which it reportedly acquired through its acquisition of BUX Cyprus in January of this year. Its CySEC-regulated entity allows the exchange to offer over-the-counter derivatives throughout the European Economic Area. This agreement is available to Coinbase Advanced users in 26 countries, including Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
The new lineup includes crypto futures tied to Bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase has also introduced a stock index product called Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures.
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The deal combines exposure to the so-called Magnificent Seven stocks, including Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, with crypto-related stocks and the BlackRock iShares exchange-traded fund. $BTC And ether.
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Traders can access up to 10x leverage
Coinbase has launched two types of cash-settled futures contracts. One type is a perpetual-style futures with a five-year maturity. Another type includes dated contracts that expire monthly or quarterly. Traders can take advantage of up to 10x leverage on some crypto-denominated contracts and stock indices, and up to 5x leverage on other products. Fees start at 0.02% per contract.
Exchange expands offering of crypto derivatives in Europe
Coinbase’s launch comes as several other crypto exchanges are expanding into Europe with derivatives products. Kraken acquired a Cyprus-based company and began offering cryptocurrency derivatives under a MiFID II license last year. Other companies with European crypto licenses include Crypto.com and OKX, and Gemini is seeking a license from Malta. The license also allows these exchanges to offer CFDs.
