Coinbase begins offering derivatives trading in the UK, including futures, perpetuals, and options. The rollout covers multiple asset classes tied to crypto as well as commodities, equities, and FX. The service is aimed at clients who qualify as professional investors.
According to Decrypt and The Block, Coinbase’s UK derivatives launch follows regulatory approval under the EU/UK MiFID framework. The Block reports that Coinbase obtains a MiFID license, enabling it to roll out the products to UK professional clients. Decrypt similarly describes the range of derivatives offered and highlights that leverage can reach up to 50x.
While both outlets agree on the core facts—UK launch, derivatives types, and the professional-investor requirement—the emphasis differs. Decrypt spotlights leverage limits and the breadth of underlying markets, while The Block emphasizes the MiFID licensing step that enables the offering.
