Coinbase adds 24/7 perpetual futures trading for gold, silver and oil

Brian Armstrong said on X that the commodities can now be traded directly on Coinbase through perpetual futures, extending round-the-clock market access beyond crypto.

Summary

Coinbase now offers direct 24/7 trading in gold, silver and oil on its platform through perpetual futures (derivatives with no expiry date), according to a post on X by Brian Armstrong. The move brings around-the-clock access to major commodities into a market structure more commonly associated with crypto trading, where continuous pricing and leveraged exposure are standard features.

Terms & Concepts
  • perpetual futures: Derivatives contracts with no expiry date
  • 24/7 trading: Market access available at all times
  • Coinbase: Crypto exchange and trading platform