According to news sources, Coinbase is set to expand its derivatives platform to include 24/7 trading for XRP and Solana futures, starting June 13, 2025. This makes Coinbase the first CFTC-regulated US exchange to offer round the clock trading for these altcoin derivatives, matching the global crypto markets.
Closing the Gap Between Traditional and Crypto Markets
Traditionally, US derivatives markets have been limited to set trading hours, leaving traders unable to react to global market movements outside those hours. By offering 24/7 trading for XRP and Solana futures, Coinbase is closing that gap, giving traders the ability to trade at any time. This follows the exchange’s earlier introduction of continuous trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, further showing its commitment to meeting the evolving needs of crypto traders.
The upcoming XRP and SOL futures will be available in standard and nano sizes to cater to all types of traders. The standard XRP futures will be 10,000 XRP and the nano will be 500 XRP. The SOL futures will also have flexible contract sizes for institutional and retail traders.
These are cash settled in US dollars and benchmarked to the MarketVector Coinbase XRP Index and Solana Index for transparent and reliable pricing. Risk management is also in place; for example, trading will be suspended if XRP moves 10% in an hour to protect traders from extreme volatility.
Market Reaction and Trading Volume
Despite being new to Coinbase’s derivatives, XRP and Solana futures have already seen significant trading activity. Nano Solana futures led all contracts with over 23,000 contracts traded in a day, and XRP futures (both standard and nano) saw over 13,000 contracts traded. This volume shows the growing interest and confidence in altcoin derivatives among traders.
Trade with Coinbase Advanced
With 24/7 XRP and Solana futures trading, Coinbase is also introducing new features on Coinbase Advanced. These include auto-sweeping, which sweeps excess funds back to main account; auto-rolling, which uses algorithms to manage expiring positions; editable limit orders; and a new margin health tool to help you monitor and manage liquidation risk.
Coinbase is launching 24/7 trading for XRP and SOL futures under the oversight of the CFTC. This is big for XRP after the recent settlement with the SEC regarding unregistered securities sales. Though all cleared up now, institutional confidence in XRP as an asset seems to be back.
Broader Implications for the Crypto Derivatives Market
24/7 trading for XRP and SOL futures is a trend in the crypto market where derivatives now make up over 75% of global crypto trading volume. Coinbase is meeting the global market demand, always on the market and setting itself to capture more of the growing crypto derivatives space.
This is also a sign of the maturation of the crypto infrastructure, giving traders more tools and regulated ways to manage risk and exposure. As the market evolves, having diverse and flexible trading options will be important to attracting more range of participants from retail to institutional.
Conclusion
Coinbase launching 24/7 XRP and Solana futures is a big step in aligning US crypto derivatives with the global ‘always on’ nature of cryptocurrency trading. By offering these altcoin derivatives under the CFTC’s watchful eye, Coinbase is filling a big gap in the market and showing it is committed to providing regulated and flexible trading options for both retail and institutional.
As XRP and Solana derivatives take off, this could be the start of continuous, transparent and regulated crypto trading in the US.
FAQs
What’s the big deal about 24/7 trading for XRP and Solana futures on Coinbase?
24/7 trading means you can trade whenever you want, matching the global nature of crypto markets and giving you more control over your positions and market movements.
When does 24/7 trading for XRP and Solana futures start on Coinbase?
24/7 trading for XRP and SOL futures on Coinbase starts June 13, 2025.
What contract sizes are available for XRP and Solana futures on Coinbase?
Coinbase offers standard and nano futures for XRP and SOL. The standard XRP futures contract is 10,000 XRP, the nano is 500 XRP. Same for SOL futures, for different strategies and risk tolerance.
Are these futures regulated?
Yes, XRP and SOL futures on Coinbase are regulated by the CFTC, so they comply with US derivatives rules.
What new features are coming to Coinbase Advanced?
Coinbase Advanced is rolling out auto-sweeping, auto-rolling, advanced order types and a margin health tool to make trading better and help you manage risk.
Glossary
Futures Contract: a legal agreement to buy or sell an asset at a specific price at a particular time in the future.
Nano Futures Contract: A smaller futures contract for retail traders to participate in futures with lower capital requirements.
CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission): US federal agency that regulates derivatives, including futures, swaps, and certain types of options.
Cash-Settled Contract: a futures contract in which, upon expiration, the parties settle the difference between the contract price and market price in cash instead of delivering the physical asset.
Auto-Sweeping: The feature automatically moves excess funds from your trading account back to your main account to help manage funds.
Auto-Rolling: a feature that uses algorithms to manage expiring positions by automatically rolling them over into new contracts to maintain continuous exposure.
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