Coinbase is offering futures contracts directly to its users, in 26 European nations, including Germany France and The Netherlands. This marks the first time that the exchange offers derivatives to the public in this region.
Coinbase Advanced is the high-performance interface for trading that the company offers. The company has a European MiFID entity to ensure compliance with EU regulations. said.
European traders relied in the past on unregulated offshore platforms when it came to crypto derivatives. They were able to avoid regulatory issues and operational risks.
Coinbase’s Launch provides a regulated option, providing cash-settled derivatives on Bitcoin and crypto-linked equity indexes, such as the “Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures,” The funds combine exposure to Coinbase, major technology companies and crypto-exchange traded funds.
There are two types of contracts available. Permanent-style contracts have a 5-year duration, they use an hourly pricing mechanism and they settle every day. Dated contracts expire monthly or quarterly, they are traded daily and settled in cash if held until maturity.
The company has said that certain products such as Bitcoin, Ethereum or equity indexes offer up to a 10x level of leverage, while others have a leverage range between 4x and 5x.
Trading fees begin at 0.02% of the contract value, excluding exchange, clearing and NFA fees.
The user must have trading experience to be eligible. KYC verification To access the futures market, traders must first fund their accounts in euros or USDC.
Coinbase stressed the complexity of derivatives, warning that leverage can lead to rapid losses. It also advised users to consult a professional.
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Source: bitcoinmagazine.com
